Other big early plays included a sack and forced fumble by Carter, and a forced fumble by Lyght. In the second half, Bush had perfect timing on a devastating hit that broke up a pass to Keith Poole . Before the season finale, head coach Mike Martz told the defense they were the key the rest of the way because they're the unknown element. He knows the No. 1 offense will always show up. Last week at least, he had zero complaints about the defense, not even to nit-pick.
Players are anxious to keep that good feeling going.
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