Tryone made some nice plays, but Clark is faster, stronger, a better tackler and a much better hitter.

As for Tyrone he had a very nice week, but I for one don’t think he was even the defensive player of the week on the Steelers. That award is a toss up between Brett Kiesel, Troy Polamalu and James Harrison.

Of course the latter two compete for it pretty much every week.

Clark doesn’t make those picks because he plays his position. I don’t think Carter was supposed to be where he was for the first pick six. There were two receivers behind Carter on that play, both in single coverage. Now, I don’t know the play call (maybe they were running the D different because Denver couldn’t throw deep against Baltimore), but I can’t recall seing Ryan Clark play 10 yards off the line when there are two receivers further down the field, one running a deep route.

Not trying to knock Carter’s big game, but cheating up like that and trying to anticipate against a QB like Carson Palmer will get you eaten alive. Carter may be one of the best back up FS in the NFL, but Clark is still who you want in there.

Not a bad thought, but Clark is much more able and well-rounded. Ryan Clark may also be one of the most underrated safeties in the game. All I ever hear is how he’s not that good, or his play is suspect. I really just don’t see it. Sure he has his bad plays, but everybody does. I see him as a very well-rounded safety who lays some serious pain on unfortunate receivers and running backs. That being said, Carter’s no slouch either, but hands down, I’ll take Clark starting any day of the week.

No controversy whatsoever. Tyrone Carter had a great game sure, but he is just not on the same level in terms of youth, speed (particularly speed) and tackling ability.

Clark has proved to be a brilliant compliment to Troy, and his abilities allow Troy to play his reckless style that we all love

Props to Carter though, he had a great game

No Controversy . Of any kind. That is something losing teams have.

Winning teams have moving parts of a well-oiled machine. That’s what the Steelers have going right now.

Clark is the Starter. Carter still gets his reps. Both bring important skills to the table. Clark and Troy work very well together, and whatever it is that keeps 43 running needs to be kept. (Might be the hair. Never cut it Troy… never cut it!)

have is a safety blessing.

The way the poll question is worded, the answer is no. Clearly. Ryan Clark was given the nod by the coaching staff at the start of the season and has done nothing to merit being replaced.

It is possible that those three who voted yes could have been reading the line directly above the poll as it is worded differently. It asks “Should Tyrone Carter be given a shot at the job?”

The answer to that question IMO would be yes. I think the evaluation process of the players on the team should continue throughout the course of the season. If the coaching staff believes that Carter’s level of play has taken off and that Clark’s has tapered off then he would and should clearly be given a shot at the job at that point in time.

Of course, as already stated, I don’t believe that to be the case. I almost voted yes until I reread the poll question again.