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Skepticism about quarterback Jason Campbell, fears about the offensive line, and doubt about young wide receivers get more ink in the build-up to the season.
Jim Zorn's progress as head coach has the greater impact.
Zorn's performance in the Steelers preseason game gives reason for hope.
He gambled on a deep pass on the opening play of Washington's first possession. He called a fake a punt on the same 15-play drive that controlled the clock for almost seven minutes and ended with a score. He did this in the first quarter, when the Steelers weren't expecting it and while there was time to recover from any setbacks.
After a lethargic performance against the Baltimore Ravens, Zorn found the exact way to energize his team. He called them "soft."
That's a fighting word to football players, but Zorn knew to do it. It motivated the Skins' snarly nature against the Steelers.<...
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