But all Fassel can do is use some offensive and defensive starters on the special teams.

His task is difficult, because only three offensive starters return from last season's 4-7 disappointment.

Ten offensive starters are expected to return next season, along with nine starters on defense.

There are eight other offensive starters returning and seven on defense, plus plenty of depth.

Seven of the 11 offensive starters were different, and it could be argued that the changes were for the worse, except at running back.

The team was young - 10 of 11 offensive starters were new - but what people remembered was the 11-1 record the year before.

The offensive starters were going against the second-string defense, which is especially inexperienced on the line.

They return all 11 offensive starters from last season.

The offensive starters racked up 239 yards in the first half.

In fact, it's different for most of the offensive starters.