Traditionally, there are two things a team must do in order to be successful in the NFL: run the ball and defend the run. However, with the evolution of the passing game in recent years, NFL teams have developed new ways to be successful. Around the league, both offensive and defensively, teams have put more emphasis on the passing game.
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Ultimately, for offenses to be successful in the passing game, their team must have a top-tier quarterback. And for a team to be good at defending the pass, their defense must possess either shutdown cornerbacks, a great pass rush, or both.