2007-02-06 19:41:37 · 13 answers · asked by lilcurly 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
One could make a case for any of the domintaing defensive lines that were in the NFL...the Fearsome Foursome (L.A. Rams) Steel Curtain (Pittsburgh Steelers), or even the 1983 LA Raiders, etc...
I think that the best was the Steel Curtain. However, I will say the most dangerous was without a doubt - the '83 L.A. Raiders. The beat the Redskins in the Super Bowl 38 - 9. OUCH
2007-02-06 23:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There wasn't many better than those 70's Steeler Teams.
Ernie Holmes, L.C. Greenwood, Dwight White and, of course, "Mean" Joe Greene were about as dominant as you get.
The Steelers won 4 championships in 6 seasons mostly due to their incredible defense. It also helped to have players like Jack Ham and Jack Lambert playing behind the line.
The 1970's Viking teams were also incredible. The combination of Jim Marhsall, Carl Eller and Alan Page (one of the most underrated defensive players in history) may not have won a Super Bowl but did make the big game in 4 of 8 seasons and made the playoffs almost every season.
The Dallas "Doomsday" Defense was also an impressive cast of talent, however I believe they were a cut below the other 2 defensive lines.
I'd give the nod to The Steel Curtain Defense of the 1970's as the best defensive line in football history.
2007-02-07 01:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by bad_dog76 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Steel Curtain Lines of the 70's and the Gang Green lines of the Philadelphia Eagles of the 90's. If you look at Super Bowl champions you should start with defensive and offensive line play. That is the key to winning in sports.
2007-02-06 23:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by steelerspride24 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Choose...fearsome foursome..LA Rams in the 60's. Purple People eaters...Vikings of the late 60's early 70's, but my personal Favorite is the Steel Curtain for the Steelers in the 70's. The only quartet to win 4 Superbowls together. 4 in 6 years mind you. Dwight White, L.C Greenwood, Mean Joe Green and Ernie Holmes. The best front four ever...in my humble, and completely bias, opinion
2007-02-06 20:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 1994 49ers Charles Haley, Tim Harris at ends Bryant Young and Dana Stubblefield at the DT's won the Superbowl blowing out San Diego Chargers. Deon Sanders and Merton Hanks at the Corners, Tim Mc Donald at the safety. Rickey Jackson and Ken Norton at LB's.
2007-02-06 20:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to concur The Pittsburgh Steel Curtain in the 70`s
Did you know they redefined many Nfl rules because of
their Dominance? not allow to touch a receiver five
yds beond the line of scrimmage ,courtesy of Mel Blount.
Edwards . Wagner etc. I know football history.that was
only one.. Holding rules by them were also changed .There
offensive was actually small.
2007-02-07 02:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by Robert B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doomsday Defense...Bob Lilly, John Dutton, Randy White and Ed "Too Tall" Jones
2007-02-07 01:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by artist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say a tie between the Fearsome Foursome and the Purple People Eaters. The Steel Curtain was surrounded by many other hall of fame players, so they might have made it easier for them :D.
2007-02-07 00:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by Andy T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hate to soung cliche but probably the 85 bears. but dont forget about those lines on the steel cutain, the purple people eaters, orange crush, doomsday defense
2007-02-06 20:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by mitchell_8_5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably the green bay packer team that won 5 championships in 7 years including three in a row with the first 2 superbowl games...
2007-02-06 20:46:51 · answer #10 · answered by doingitright44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋