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Baldinger underscores that giving up big plays exposes fundamental issues in team defense and leadership. He emphasizes that despite star players like Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Dexter Lawrence, their efforts are undermined by lapses, particularly big plays that shift momentum and inflate the scoreboard. “You give up runs like that,” he notes, “and I don’t think you’re very good.” His candid assessment paints a picture of a team that struggles to execute consistently and avoid giving up game-changing plays.