Quote:Frank Clark came out of Michigan right? Wasn't he kicked off the team because of multiple domestic violence issues, or something along those lines? I might be wrong, but just thinking off the top of my head, I want to say that's the same guy.

 

Incredibly talented, but dropped in the draft because of those off field issues.

 

The few games Marks played in this season, our DL was a night and day difference in my opinion. Him playing on a bum leg, coming off of an ACL surgery, he made such a huge difference even in the small amount of time we had him on the field this year.

 

The blessing of his most recent injury, he now has plenty of time to heal up completely and be 100% for next year.

 

 

 It's the same guy except I'm only aware of one ( which is one too many )  domesitic violence issues.   Frank Clark also had a home invasion felony.   It's possible that there were other issues with him as well.  The Seahawks drafted him late in the 2nd Round.   My guess is because of character,  Clark would have fallen much further if not for the Seahawks taking a chance on him.   It seems like Seattle and Dallas roll the dice on character players as much as any teams in the NFL.   Cincinnati has a long history of this as well but of late they have been more cautious.

 

It's realistic to think that S.D. Marks can follow the path of Geno Atkins,  in getting back the vast majority of his pre-knee injury ability two seasons after the injury.   I agree with you that the current injury Marks has could be a long term blessing for him and the Jaguars.  

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