“I have been impressed with the energy over there and with the teaching that’s going on,” Day said Tuesday of the defensive unit now under the leadership of Jim Knowles. “We still have a long way to go, but for the first six practices, we’re off to a very good start there.” Knowles is not the only difference. Day said he sees more confidence on that side of the ball, and he is impressed with the work the players did in the weight room over the winter. “They’re stronger, they’re more powerful, so that part’s good,” Day said. “They’re playing with confidence right now.” While the defense was an obvious weak point last season (and the season before), the offensive line issues were a little more nuanced. Timely breakdowns were more of an issue for the front line, which had good overall numbers but struggled in short yardage much of…
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