| The team is so weak at cornerback that forcing the action in the opponent's backfield is the only way it can succeed. |
| After taking a handoff deep in the backfield from the quarterback, the tailback picks a hole based on the blocking in front of him. |
| An effective run stuffer, he also can get into the backfield and pressure the quarterback. |
| They entered the offseason with a depleted defensive backfield, so adding a quality cornerback or safety is likely. |
| He flung his great body forward, as if he planned to take out the entire Notre Dame backfield, and whammed. |
| You'll be lucky to get out of the backfield with your ball carrier, but at least you won't be able to complete as many long bombs. |
