Clark Still has Soft Spot for Redskins ; Safety Not Bitter Despite Departure

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Signed as training camp began in 2004 after being let go by the New York Giants, safety Ryan Clark found a home in Washington. By Week 6, Clark was starting on a defense that would rank in the top 10 during both of his seasons. The Redskins were 14-12 with Clark in the lineup (including their only playoff victory since 1999), 3-5 when he wasn't.

However, the Redskins didn't try hard to re-sign Clark when he became a free agent after the 2005 season. They chose instead to throw millions at fellow safety Adam Archuleta. Clark, who signed with Pittsburgh, returns to FedEx Field tonight for the first time as a Steeler, knowing that Archuleta, Troy Vincent and Vernon Fox all failed to replace him.

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Clark Still has Soft Spot for Redskins ; Safety Not Bitter Despite Departure

"It doesn't vindicate me or give me revenge on the organization," Clark said of the Redskins' tumble to second-worst on defense in 2006. "[Linebacker] Marcus Washing...

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