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Originally Posted by Nick
Last year, our run defense improved by allowing 0.8 fewer yards per carry than in 2006. Additionally, the Rams decreased the opposition's rushing yards per game by slightly more that 30 yards than they did in 2006.
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It's also worth noting that improvement was with rookie defensive tackles, who typically take a few years to develop. Carriker and Ryan will more than likely play better in their second year than their first (provided Carriker makes a full recovery from off-season surgery).