Rank Seattle's defense historically

[Maynard]

they were saying when #1 dee faced #1 off that the dee won 3 out of 4 (thats 4 of 5 now)

i dont know what those matchups are

 

[Maynard]

here are the matchups

2002 (Bucs D, Raiders O),
1990 (Giants D, Bills O),
1989 (49ers O, Broncos D),
1978 (Steelers D, Cowboys O).

bucs dismantled the raiders........... giants won by 1 point (Norwood) and the steelers nearly lost that SB. 49ers beat the crap out of denver in 89

 

[ThomasTomasz]

here are the matchups

2002 (Bucs D, Raiders O),
1990 (Giants D, Bills O),
1989 (49ers O, Broncos D),
1978 (Steelers D, Cowboys O).

bucs dismantled the raiders........... giants won by 1 point (Norwood) and the steelers nearly lost that SB. 49ers beat the crap out of denver in 89

Bucs should have an asterisk by this one. I don't buy into Callahan mailing the game in on purpose like some do, but lets be real about it. Gruden would know what they wanted to do in each situation, what each player was capable of, what Rich Gannon might audible to based off the pre-snap read.

 

[ram29jackson]

Top 5 all-time. Each decade has had its share of great defenses and for now this is far and away the best D of the 10's .. The Ravens and Bucs were something scary in the early 2000's ... Blanking out on the 90's.. Bears in the 80's etc

Dallas in the 90s of course

 

[Maynard]

Bucs should have an asterisk by this one. I don't buy into Callahan mailing the game in on purpose like some do, but lets be real about it. Gruden would know what they wanted to do in each situation, what each player was capable of, what Rich Gannon might audible to based off the pre-snap read.

TB defense was top notch. but it sure helped that they knew all the calls and knew what was coming before the ball was snapped.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

TB defense was top notch. but it sure helped that they knew all the calls and knew what was coming before the ball was snapped.

Oh yeah, not taking away anything they did leading up to the Super Bowl, as it's one of the best defensive units for sure. The beating they put down on Oakland in that game is the only thing that would need an asterisk in my mind.

 

[Liquidrob]

I won't say the Seahawks are the number 1 all time but they should get some extra points for having to play D in a league where everything favors the offense

 

[ram29jackson]

most are saying 85 Bears are best..so we are only talking about being great for 1 statistical year, right ?

the Steelers defense was better longer-as kingofootball said- ...the Bears never got to a SB before or since with those players but had a great Season and SB..they won 15 games that year,not 13 and ended up with 3 defensive hall of famers..including a hall of fame coach and RB walter Payton....Seattle isn't great yet but one heck of a one hit wonder until further notice

Looking at raw numbers from the game itself, the Bears would appear to have an edge. They held the Patriots to just 12 first downs, seven rushing yards, and 116 passing yards. They also forced six turnovers in the game (four fumbles, two interceptions), and dominated time of possession by a nearly 2/1 margin. As for the Bears’ offense, they racked up 408 yards, including 167 on the ground, and saw Jim McMahon throw for 256 yards while rushing for two touchdowns in the easy victory.

As for the Seahawks, their numbers were good, but not quite as impressive. The Broncos still managed 17 first downs in the game, and while they only rushed for 27 yards, Manning threw for 280 and set a Super Bowl record for most completions in a game with 34. He did throw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Seahawks were good, but not quite to the level of the Bears. Russell Wilson threw for 206 yards in the game, including two touchdowns, and also rushed for 26 yards. The Seahawks did rack up 135 yards rushing in the contest, giving them an impressive total of 341 yards of offense.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/gri...ore-Dominant-Than-the-85-Bears-243278141.html

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

For those putting it on the top 5 what are you basing it on.
"Offense oriented league"
"Most impressive superbowl" are odd criteria.
The first part while very true also means that it's retard easy to have a high scoring offense. Does anyone really think that Broncos offense is as talent laden as say the 90 bills , the 01 Rams ?

 

[Aso]

How is everyone sleeping on the 76 Steelers? Pitched 5 shutouts, and then 2 games they allowed 3 points and another they allowed 6. Over those 8 regular season games the 76 Steelers allowed a combined 12 points.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

How is everyone sleeping on the 76 Steelers? Pitched 5 shutouts, and then 2 games they allowed 3 points and another they allowed 6. Over those 8 regular season games the 76 Steelers allowed a combined 12 points.

Lol the Steelers have been mentioned in like half the posts. Narrowing it to 76 is fine but those units were so dominant saying 70s kinda covers that.

BTW anyone else really in the mood to play Madden but with nothing but "classic" teams ?
Unfortunately have to play it on an emulator .

 

[Maynard]

if you dont win the SB you shouldnt be in this discussion. 76 steelers were great, so were the 94 browns. but if you couldnt lead your team to a SB win then are you really one of the top all time defenses? ravens of 2000 would be a perfect example of a defense being so great they made their team win the SB

i can only list a top 5 which would have - 70ies steelers, 85 bears, 86 giants, 02 bucs, 14 seahawks.

 

[ram29jackson]

Lol the Steelers have been mentioned in like half the posts. Narrowing it to 76 is fine but those units were so dominant saying 70s kinda covers that.

BTW anyone else really in the mood to play Madden but with nothing but "classic" teams ?
Unfortunately have to play it on an emulator .

what emulator ?

 

[Aso]

Lol the Steelers have been mentioned in like half the posts. Narrowing it to 76 is fine but those units were so dominant saying 70s kinda covers that.

BTW anyone else really in the mood to play Madden but with nothing but "classic" teams ?
Unfortunately have to play it on an emulator .

Eh that was easily their best defense of the entire decade. It's like saying the 2000's Ravens and including the rest of their great defenses of the decade just to bunch them all into one. They had a span of 6 games where their starting QB threw 0 tds to 3 ints.... they won all 6 games.

 

[Maynard]

Eh that was easily their best defense of the entire decade. It's like saying the 2000's Ravens and including the rest of their great defenses of the decade just to bunch them all into one. They had a span of 6 games where their starting QB threw 0 tds to 3 ints.... they won all 6 games.

the ravens didnt have a dynasty defense. they had decent years before and after 2000, but the 2000 defense was their one real defense. The 70ies steelers had a full decade of dominate defense and a dynasty....stat wise the 76 team was their best points allowed, but anyone could argue the 74, 75, 77, 78, 79 defenses as being the greatest of them all. with the ravens its just 2000

 

[Hasselbeck]

Dallas in the 90s of course

I was going to say Dallas but I remember San Fran had a pretty formidable defense as well.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

what emulator ?

Genesis emulator for some Madden 93 probably.

 

[ram29jackson]

I was going to say Dallas but I remember San Fran had a pretty formidable defense as well.

but Dallas is the one who got the SBs in the 90s.

Charles Haley)))))))))))))))))))

 

[Aso]

the ravens didnt have a dynasty defense. they had decent years before and after 2000, but the 2000 defense was their one real defense. The 70ies steelers had a full decade of dominate defense and a dynasty....stat wise the 76 team was their best points allowed, but anyone could argue the 74, 75, 77, 78, 79 defenses as being the greatest of them all. with the ravens its just 2000

I strongly disagree.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/1976.htm

Look at the final 9 games of that season. Easily the most dominant defensive stretch in NFL history.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

I was going to say Dallas but I remember San Fran had a pretty formidable defense as well.

SF defense was actually pretty mediocre in the 90s. They signed every FA known to man for there 94 run. They got by because they were extremely good up the middle..Young Stubblefield Norton and Mcdonald were all beasts. Outside talent was mediocre after 94. Even when they ranked high they had 8 games against bad teams and were always ahead.
Philadelphia had beast defenses with Buddy at the helm and Reggie White wreaking havoc. Those were some of the better defenses of the 90s.
I think Pittsburgh had one or two outstanding units when Woodson/Lake/Lloyd/Greene were at there best.