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I think the main difference is stability.. The players know that this coaching staff, for the most part, is not going anywhere. They know the system, they know their individual position coaches expectations, they know how their teammates are going to react and adjust midstream and act accordingly..

There was an interview on Comcast (I think) with Portis and Earnest Byner talking about how they had to learn to work with each other because they are both stubborn and needed to come to a middle ground and that happened about 6 weeks ago. We've seen Portis being a lot more patient and more runs suited to Portis' style recently. Those type of things happen over time..

For the future, with the exception of Brunold, Springs and Patten we are a very young team at the skill positions which should bode well for us over the next 3 or so years.. We have our QB of the future in Campbell already in the fold so there's not a need for turnover there.. We need a young #2 WR and a young pass rushing DE but we are in better shape than we have been since Gibbs left the 1st time..