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"And when we talk about short-yardage, we talk about the red zone, we talk about goal-line - all those things, the reason why we talk about it and emphasize it is it all relates to points."
Washington Redskins' defense gives up yardage in bunches, but gives team a chance to win Barry Svrluga 2010
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Just two weeks ago, McDaniels labeled "ridiculous" the suggestion that Tebow, who rushed for 57 touchdowns at the University of Florida, could be the answer to the Broncos 'short-yardage struggles in the red zone.
Tim Tebow Scores First NFL Touchdown, Jets Beat Broncos AP 2010
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As a run-pass threat, Tebow would be dangerous on short-yardage situations in the NFL.
Tim Tebow: Is he a miracle worker, or just an average QB? 2010
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If Haley does take over the passing game, don't necessarily expect Sanchez—known for checking down to running backs and short-yardage receivers—to be throwing long too often.
Sparano Is First Part of Jets' Master Plan Chris Herring 2012
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Although his numbers will probably drop in the run-heavy offense, Gonzalez will be the main target in short-yardage passing situations, something Ryan lacked last season.
Humble Falcons seek team's first back-to-back winning years 2009
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RB Curtis Dukes -- The bruising 240-pound redshirt freshman could give Penn State a nice short-yardage option.
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We've come up with certain, I don't want to say certain packages for him, but certain things like short-yardage, goal line and nickel and some other stuff.
Jim Haslett adapts the defense to Albert Haynesworth Jason Reid 2010
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At the season's outset, Payne was used largely as a short-yardage and goal line option.
Keith Payne taking advantage of 'Dr. Phil sessions' with Mike London Steve Yanda 2010
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After two short-yardage rushing plays, LSU calls a timeout on 3rd and 5.
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Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse, 6-0, 245: He is an excellent lead blocker and pass protector who has good quickness but plays too upright to be a reliable short-yardage runner.
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