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On the defense you are absolutely correct. Clarks pressence on defense was something that is not there right now. Espeacially against the pass. He had a knack for being in the right place at the right time and was a very phyiscal pressence at Safety. The hardest thing to replace IMO though was the leadership of Wills at LB.

The offense has gone well beyond expectations though. They have been just as productive as the last two years. The offensive line has been very good and there are a number of players that can hurt you out of the backfield. While they don't have the big play capacity that Clark provided they have been balanced and very consistant.

thats my point exactly, without the big play capability they have lost alot on offense...against good teams you have to have someone who can break open a game at certain times...and yes the offense is consistent with the previous two years but not as overpowering...