He's overlooked because he didn't play up to his abilities in his first few years. Cincy and Seattle recognized his talent and kept giving him try outs but he just wasn't motivated enough.
Clinton said the last time he was cut by Seattle last fall that "I sat at home and really thought about where I was going, my responsibilities to my family and I rededicated myself."
THAT, is when he became a great player and helped us get to, and win the SuperB Owl.
We have fantastic replacements though, maybe not as physically gifted and light on their feet, but they are pretty close and there will be minimal drop off.
imaho, that the defensive line will improve after we replaced Bryant and Clemons with younger, more athletic players. Especially since we added KW to the DT rotation.