G.O.A.T Defensive Tackles Rankings

[Addict]

Originally Posted by Ness

He should be ahead of Warren Sapp. I can't believe no one mentioned him. I was too late.

John Randle (2)

yeah randle should prolly be ahead of sapp. So (3) there goes.

[P-L]

Buck Buchanan (2)

[Brothgar]

John Randle (3)

Junious Buchanan. . .NAIA All-America at Grambling. . .First player selected in 1963 AFL Draft. . .Possessed speed, size, determination, durability. . .Missed only one game in 13 years. . .Excelled at intimidating passer, batted down 16 passes, 1967. . .Four-time All-AFL, All-AFC in 1970, 1971. . .Led Chiefs defensive efforts in Super Bowl I, IV. . .Played in six AFL All-Star games, two AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. . . Born September 10, 1940, in Gainesville, Alabama. . .Died July 16, 1992, at age of 51.

Buck Buchanan (2)

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John Randle (4)

[FUNBUNCHER]

Randy White, the MANSTER!!(5)

[Brothgar]

John Randle takes the spot

Buck Buchanan (3)

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Buck Buchannon (4)

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Buck Buchanan (5)

[yourfavestoner]

Let's get this wrapped up and move onto OLB already.

Dan Hampton (1)

[Ness]

Randy White (6)

[gsorace]

He probably won't make this list, but I'd like to throw Joe Klecko's name into the ring.

He was the first player in professional football history to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions (DE, DT and NT)

Hall of Fame center Dwight Stephenson, in describing Klecko as a "great defensive lineman", considered him one of the two best interior linemen he had ever faced. Hall of Fame tackle Anthony Munoz said this about Klecko, "In my 13 seasons, Joe is right there at the top of the defensive ends I had to block, up there with Fred Dean, Lee Roy Selmon and Bruce Smith." "Joe was the strongest guy I ever faced." "He had perfect technique — hands in tight, great leverage. My second year, 1981, we went to Shea and beat the Jets, 31-30, but he was such an intense, smart player, I knew I was in a battle. He was the leader, the guy who kept that unit together."

Hall of Fame guard Joe DeLamielleure added that "You can’t think of his 10-year period without him." "I had to block Joe Greene and Merlin Olsen when I was playing and, believe me, Joe Klecko was equal to those two guys." "If Joe Klecko had played one position for 10 years, he’d have been considered one of the top two or three players at that position, whichever one it was." "There’s not another player who went to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. You take a defensive end and put him at nose tackle and he’s just as good there, that’s a great player. We need to get Joe Klecko in the Hall of Fame."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/08/sp...rson.html?_r=1

[fondoffilm]

Ernie Stautner, PIT (1)

[TACKLE]

Is Randy White already in? If he isn't than I vote for him.

If he is is, than I vote for Joe Klecko. 20.5 sacks in one season for a DT. Flat out amazing. One of the most underrated players in NFL history.

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Dan Hampton (1)
Randy White (3)
Ernie Stautner, PIT (1)
Joe Klecko (1)

[gsorace]

Originally Posted by TACKLE

If he is is, than I vote for Joe Klecko. 20.5 sacks in one season for a DT. Flat out amazing. One of the most underrated players in NFL history.

I believe he played DE that season, but still, he is criminally underrated.

[fondoffilm]

I'm assuming Randy White is in?

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by fondoffilm

I'm assuming Randy White is in?

he is now.

[Brothgar]

We need two more DTs to finish this category off.

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1. Mean Joe Green
2. Alan Page
3. Warren Sapp
3. Olsen
5. Bob Lily
6. John Randle
7. Buck buhannon
8. Randy White
9.
10.

[Hawk]

Gilbert "The Grave Digger" Brown

[P-L]

I guess I'll go with Ernie Stautner here.

[Babylon]

Originally Posted by broth223

We need two more DTs to finish this category off.

Please read before voting! Your vote may not be counted otherwise!

1. Mean Joe Green
2. Alan Page
3. Warren Sapp
3. Olsen
5. Bob Lily
6. John Randle
7. Buck buhannon
8. Randy White
9.
10.

Jerome Brown to add to that list.

Not sure people in here are old enough to remember a lot of these guys. Bob Lilly would be second only to Mean Joe Green on any list, in my opinion

[General Zod]

Im gonna say Merlin Olsen gets on that list. 14 time pro bowler, never missed a game in 15 seasons. Back in the late 60's early 70's the Rams always had outstanding run defense, he was a big reason for that.

Edit: Nevermind, my dumbass didnt see him on there.

Maybe Henry Jordan? He was there when GB won those nfl titles.

Cortez Kennedy? For a name thats not on the list, I guess my vote goes to Cortez Kennedy.

[TACKLE]

Originally Posted by General Zod

Cortez Kennedy? For a name thats not on the list, I guess my vote goes to Cortez Kennedy.

Oooo I forgot about him. Great choice.

[Brothgar]

Dan Hampton (1)
Ernie Stautner, PIT (3)
Joe Klecko (1)
Gilbert "The Grave Digger" Brown (1)
Casey Hampton (1) <- my pick
Cortez Kennedy (2)

[terribletowel39]

Ernie Stautner for sure.