The loss of two key starters would affect the cohesiveness of the offense.
However dominant, the team was fielded with injuries to many key starters.
Soon after the 1973 title, several key starters retired, creating an opening for Jackson in the starting lineup.
Also returning were several key starters on defense that would prove to be a vaunted unit during the 1994 season.
Memphis State, which has two key first-year starters, has been playing with the confidence of a veteran team.
But the Steelers rested several key starters on offense and defense.
Several key starters from 1913 appeared again on the 17-man roster.
The 1981 season was plagued with injuries as the Falcons lost 3 key starters for the season.
Now, they are without one of their key starters for a substantial length of time.
The 2009 team looked to rebuild on defense, losing defensive star, Frantz Joseph, and a number of other key starters.