Rank Seattle's defense historically

[ram29jackson]

1977 Atlanta Falcons defense

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/atl/1977.htm

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-the-1977-falcons-may-be-the-best-of-all-time

intercepting pass intended for Harold Jackson

 

[JeremyHight]

In terms of a single game (the Super Bowl), yes, the Seahawks D is among the top all time, especially considering the rules in place. However, I find it tough to say they are among the best all-time for an entire season when their stats just don't match up to the likes of teams like the Steel Curtain or the 2000 Ravens. I know the rules are different, but I just cannot say the Seahawks had a better D than the 85 Bears or many other teams in the conversation.

I think people want to rank teams way too soon after the SB. Gotta wait a second and let it sink in to really put things into perspective.

 

[dave]

One thing that drove me crazy about Seattle's pass D ... is it just me or do they get away with more shit past the 5-yard zone than any team in the league?

I am not a Denver fan, could care less who won, but Seattle's DBs seem to do more shit beyond the 5-yard zone than what's supposed to be allowed in the NFL touch football league.

If I were Goodell, frankly I would allow 70s contact beyond the 5-yard limit myself. It would give the D a chance ... but IMO the refs were only calling Seattle's shit when the game was out of reach. Again, shit I personally agree with ... but it seems only Seattle gets away with it on a consistent basis.

 

[ralaw]

It was a great one game performance, but I don't see how that equates to ranking them as an all time great. As usual with SB winners people are overtating.

 

[wr50l]

One thing that drove me crazy about Seattle's pass D ... is it just me or do they get away with more shit past the 5-yard zone than any team in the league?

I am not a Denver fan, could care less who won, but Seattle's DBs seem to do more shit beyond the 5-yard zone than what's supposed to be allowed in the NFL touch football league.

If I were Goodell, frankly I would allow 70s contact beyond the 5-yard limit myself. It would give the D a chance ... but IMO the refs were only calling Seattle's shit when the game was out of reach. Again, shit I personally agree with ... but it seems only Seattle gets away with it on a consistent basis.

One thing the league is supposedly concerned about is that defences are in fact fouling relentlessly and calling the referees' bluff. The theory, and it seems to be correct, is that referees might catch you once or twice but they aren't going to call you on the other 70 or so plays in the game. When you combine that with an extreme perceived home field advantage and also the perception of a monstrous defence, it makes it even harder for referees to call against the Seahawks.

When you look at the defensive penalties racked up by playoff teams this year, Kansas, Indianapolis and New England are top 5; San Diego, Green Bay, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco are 15-19th; only Carolina, Cincinatti and New Orleans look like clean teams. So there is no real evidence that being penalized for cheating will actually stop you from winning.

 

[Aso]

It was a great one game performance, but I don't see how that equates to ranking them as an all time great. As usual with SB winners people are overtating.

A great one game performance against the best statistical offense in the history of the game to cap off a season full of great defensive performances.

 

[Tailback U]

Probably one of the best pass defenses of all time.

The 2000 ravens were a notch above but they were built to stop the run better as that was the league back then.

3 all-pros in Seattle's secondary and the performances against two hall of game quarterbacks in the playoffs make them one of the greatest pass defenses of all time. I'm not too knowledgeable about historical defenses so I can't label them the best ever but I would love to hear about better secondaries.