Lewis plans to shift defensive front.(SPORTS)(NOTES)

From: The Washington Times | Date: June 12, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: Jody Foldesy, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis is implementing a scheme suited to his current linemen, lessening the club's urgency to sign free agent defensive tackle Sam Adams.

Lewis' plan is to keep offenses guessing by making them react to an ever-shifting four-man front. The tactic requires discipline and extensive knowledge of responsibilities but, if successful, can help Washington's undersized linemen ...

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