2004 vs 2013

While looking up video on Whit Babcock and Kevin Jones, I came across this video (below), and it got me thinking. I know we've seen tables comparing stats over the last few years, and discussed recent line and coaching issues. But using 2004 (my favorite season) as a specific comparison with some similarities to the past season, what are some differences you think made the 2004 team successful, which may have been lacking in 2013? Why were the young receivers so successful?

-Same HC
-Same DC (#1 Defense, debut of r-Fr "9 - 11" unit)
-Senior QB, sometimes maligned
-Receivers - r-Fr, Fr and a sophomore in Hyman, Morgan, Royal & Clowney.
-Reduced expectations due to youth and some off the field player issues.
-Beginning of #DecadeOfDominance

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