2006-10-16 11:21:51 · 34 answers · asked by marcelluswallace 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
This answer will always depend on who you ask.
Dick Butkus
Jack Tatum was overrated, and was never that good. He paralyzed Darryl Stingley (on a clean hit), and this added to his reputation... but he was never the hardest hitter in football.
Jack Lambert was a guy you didn't want to run into.
Lawrence Taylor would certainly be in the running.
Ronnie Lott was an extremely hard hitter.
And of course, there's Ray Lewis today.
I think that each era has it's own group of hard hitters... it's really impossible to say if Ray Lewis hits harder than Dick Butkus... I don't know how anyone could know, unless they played against both defenders, and nobody did.
Besides, Jim Brown dealt far more punishment running the ball than any of these guys ever did by tackling somebody!
2006-10-16 13:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a Doubt Dick "Night Train Lane" This guy was total beast on the field. This guy hit people so hard by their heads and necks, that they amde that type of tackle illegal.
Not only did he hit the hardest he holds the record for most int's by a rookie, was named as the best cornerback of the NFL's first 50 years, he finsihed his career with 68 interceptions, 1,207 interception return yards, 5 touchdowns, 11 fumble recoveries, 57 fumble return yards, 1 touchdown, 8 receptions, 253 receiving yards, 1 touchdown catch, and 4 punt returns for 14 yards.
No question, the hardest hitter
2006-10-17 09:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 Sean Taylor
#2 Roy Williams
#3 Rodney Harrison
#4 John Lynch
#5 Brian Dawkins
#6 Ed Reed
2006-10-16 11:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to this former forum - Ray Lewis.
http://football-freaks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=94
Another forum
http://www.sports-central.org/community/boards/showthread.php?t=7272
My personal one is a tie between Ronnie Lott and Steve Atwater. Just as Lott retired - Atwater took his place. Both were all round good guys off the field - but once they stepped on the field - you better watch out. No player in today's NFL has such influence - except for Ray Lewis (remember, he beat a double homicide rap in Atlanta).
2006-10-17 08:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Past: Lawrence Taylor
Present: Rodney Harrison (is the unofficial record holder for most fines, holds the dubious title of dirtiest player given by sports illustrated magazine.)
Future: Shawne Merriman (madman on the field, In his second start of his rookie season last year, he put a hit on Priest Holmes that Holmes still hasn't returned from, it may have ended his career, and the hit was legal!)
2006-10-16 13:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people maybe confused about tough. If by tough you mean the guys i would not want to be hit by, it is 1. Lawrence Taylor 2. Dick Butkus 3. Jack Lampert If you mean the guy who is fearless, who just keeps coming back no matter how hard he is hit, that belongs to Brett Favre. Most consecutives starts in NFL history, played with broken bones, deaths in the family, etc. A prime example was his constant arguments with star d-lineman warren sapp. i remember one particular play, after sapp crushed him, favre stood up and screamed out "is that all you got?" at sapp. He is one tough SOB.
2016-03-28 12:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ronnie Lott. The hits on the receivers are always the hardest caught on video. Check out these clips:
2006-10-16 11:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by tedhyu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ronnie Lott
2006-10-16 11:47:49 · answer #8 · answered by onetruekev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Tatum of the Oakland Raiders (played in the 70's)
2006-10-16 11:23:23 · answer #9 · answered by The next Jack Tatum 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old School: Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears
Currently: Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens
2006-10-16 11:29:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋