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‘Thought He Was Dead:’ Former Patriots QB Reflects On Ryan Clark’s Massive Hit On WR Wes Welker

The Pittsburgh Steelers of the 2000s were defined by their physicality. On offense, they were a bruising bunch, with players like Hines Ward and Jerome Bettis inflicting punishment. Somehow, their defense was even more physical. James Harrison and Troy Polamalu are usually the names people associate most with that era. However, Ryan Clark delivered just as many massive hits during that time. Former New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel recently reflected on the gruesome blow Clark delivered on wide receiver Wes Welker.

When most fans think of Ryan Clark's biggest hits, the one on Willis McGahee is usually the first.