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The conversation also touched on the identity of the team as a leading running offense while managing explosive plays in the passing game. The coach acknowledged that while a strong run game opens opportunities for passing, many teams across the league are adept at neutralizing the deep ball. The need for receivers to win their one-on-one battles was pronounced, and on several occasions, players did not meet this challenge. The emphasis on maintaining versatility in both the run and pass game will be crucial moving forward.