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Originally Posted by Mattyk
Branching off from our five best QB, RB, WR thread, let's address the D. Who are your 5 best you've seen at defensive line, linebacker, and defensive back, NON-Skins?
Mine in no particular order:
Defensive line:
Reggie White
Bruce Smith
John Randle
Howie Long
Warren Sapp
Linebacker:
Lawrence Taylor
Ray Lewis
Derrick Thomas
Mike Singletary
Junior Seau
Defensive backs:
Ronnie Lott
Deion Sanders
Rod Woodson
Champ Bailey
Ed Reed
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I've always thought Howie Long was overrated -- some made the case that his entry into the HOF was largely due to his popularity as a broadcaster/TV personality.
I'd replace him with Clyde Simmons -- 121 career sacks to Long's 84. I just remember the Simmons/White duo wreaking havoc when they were with the Eagles.