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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: September 21, 2009
That's not to say that Tyrone Carter doesn't fill in admirably for Polamalu. Carter just doesn't have the unbelievable versatility that Troy does. He also doesn't strike fear into offensive players.
In fact, the Steelers' defense hasn't scared anyone that much since Polamalu was taken off the field in week one after trying to recover a blocked field goal.
While the rush defense has not seemed to suffer (43 yards allowed against Chicago), the pass defense has gotten considerably less frightening.
Jay Cutler put up 236 passing yards and two touchdowns Sunday. Cutler had little trouble finding receivers open in the secondary. He also didn't throw an interception after throwing four against the Packers in week one.
Polamalu might not have changed any of that. But it's a sure bet he would have at least made Cutler think twice before throwing long to an inexperie...
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