The idea was essentially the same: stretch the field horizontally by zipping the ball to playmakers.
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Visitors Manchester City never really threatened the Villa goal, despite the presence of talismanic playmakers Eyal Berkovic and Ali Benarbia.
Without eight regulars through injury and suspension, Wakefield were indebted to Drew and fellow playmakers Sam Obst and Scott Grix on Sunday.
Despite the absence of chief playmakers Richie Myler and Michael Monaghan, Smith's in-form Wolves dominated early on, taking the lead when King touched down Grix's grubber kick.
Playmakers take fewer chances, defenses tighten up and goals become precious.
Overall, the top of the NFL draft wasn't dominated as it often is by big-name playmakers -- there were no running backs chosen in the first round.
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In a worst-case scenario they take up a roster spot and a miniscule piece of cap space, and at best they emerge as top playmakers at a bargain price.
Those languid creative geniuses, sensitive playmakers who seemed to walk on the pitch but, suddenly, with two magical strokes they brushed aside their rivals and sent the striker away with one last touch.
New deals for defenders Phil Jagielka and Jospeh Yobo and goalkeeper Tim Howard were confirmed on Wednesday, while playmakers Mikel Arteta and Tim Cahill still have another three years to run on their agreements.
The Madrid side were trying to use playmakers Jose Antonio Reyes and Maxi Rodriguez to open up Bolton but, more often than not, the brave Andy O'Brien and Gary Cahill were quick to block the supply.
The nation's top-ranked defense (albeit against a cupcake-heavy slate) did allow 426 yards to the Tigers, but with playmakers like defensive end Bjoern Werner, it's clear that Fisher's recruiting prowess has touched both sides of the ball.
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