Newton or sweat?

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(02-05-2024, 11:49 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: A lot of people think that pass rushing DT is more important than a behemoth, double team commanding, run stuffing NT, until you don't have one.  Then, teams realize that all they have to do in order to score is keep handing the ball off and chewing the clock...

That's because your opponent's ability to run the ball and chew clock is predicated on their ability to shut down your offense and play with a lead.  If they're playing from behind, they want to throw to lengthen the game so they can get more possessions and catch up.  

Beyond that, your run stuffing NT can help get you to 3rd and long, but you still have to get off the field on 3rd and long, which means pass rush.