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Originally Posted by ucla695

Great point about Big Ben's protection package. He had more time to throw and they'll find a way to get the run going. It sucks that Troy's hurt...he's definitely a game changer with his athleticism.

Ben took the beating of his career in that game last year, and the Titans have improved. It says a lot about the team we have this year.
I think we're far deeper all over, but there is absolutely no substitute for the Polamalu factor. In all the years I have watched football (Dallas/Denver was the first superbowl I can remember, that was in 78), I can't think of any player who has ever singlehandedly changed the entire complexion of a ball game by stepping on the field.
Maybe Tony Dorsett. God, I loved to watch him run the ball.
But defensively, I cannot remember a player who was even remotely as talented.
Maybe Greg Lloyd. He was insane.