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Originally Posted by morphius

Actually, it isn't baffling at all. If the D we are playing is horrible and can't stop the run it opens up our offense. If we can't run, we can't even get first downs and our D isn't strong enough to hold any team back for long, and can't get any real consistent pass rush going. The not being able to move the ball also makes it easier on the other teams O, because as long as they shut down the run, they don't have anything else to really fear.

Well said.