Who would you say is the best Defensive End to ever play the game?

Answer 1

deacon jones hands down is the greatest. He coined the term "sack" for the tackle of a quarterback before he can get the pass away.

Jones was the premier sacker of his day. Playing left end for the Rams' famous "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line, the 6-foot-5, 260-pounder has been credited with 26 sacks in 1967 alone, although sacks were not an official statistic at the time. A consensus All-Pro six years in a row, from 1965 through 1970, he played in eight Pro Bowls and was voted the NFL defensive player of the year in 1967 and 1968.

In 1972, Jones went to the San Diego Chargers and spent two seasons there before finishing his career with the Washington Redskins in 1974. He missed only three games in his 14-season career.

Answer 2

Hands down, Reggie White! The records, the superbowl win, the humbleness, the tenacity, the "punish-the-qb" attitude, the moves (i.e. the club, the swim, the spin, etc.), the strength and power, the longevity.......he revolutionized that position. Also, he was very good against the run, a skill that a lot of DE's, especially the current ones, lack. There are many honorable mentions, but he gets the award in my book. Did I mention that he was such a "good-natured" person? All that rolled into one is a great thing to witness.
(P. S. Terry, Lawrence Taylor played outside LB not defensive end.)

Answer 3

I bet lots of people are gonna say Reggie White, but I would say Micael Strahan. He has the record for sacks in a single season, and has been a solid player most of his career. He was an ok college player, only got drafted in the second round. He has had an incredible career, even after he dropped some weight he could stuff the run.

Answer 4

you may no longer evaluate them wisely because of fact Jordan's accomplishments began till now he entered the NBA : examples- an Olympic gold medal & NCAA championship. Kobe by no potential went to varsity. Secondly, Kobe will positively bypass down because of fact the suited streak -scorer in NBA background. whilst he gets heated up he can score from everywhere on the floor, consisting of the three-factor line. in spite of the undeniable fact that, MJ did no longer attempt many 3-policies in his occupation. whilst he mandatory to, nonetheless, he may lead them to; as he did interior the sequence vs Portland the place he hit like 3 or 4 in a row. He additionally hit a great one interior the sequence vs Utah Jazz collectively as fidgeting with the flu. in case you examine their occupation proportion from 3pt. line, i think of you will discover that their mark is comparable. it extremely is glaring that Kobe patterned his recreation from Michael, yet MJ grow to be an athletic prodigy. His athleticism is previous evaluate. (leaping ability, & cling-time etc). in spite of the undeniable fact that, we are able to argue that throughout term of skills (taking photos, dribbling, etc.) Kobe is on par. additionally, Kobe performs with and has performed with greater proficient gamers than Jordan ever did. Kobe did no longer could carry the offensive load for all time (aside from the previous 2 seaons after which he began complaining). think of how many greater titles Jordan might have gained had he performed alongside a dominant center like Shaq?

Answer 5

Ed Sprinkle (Chicago Bears)

Answer 6

Thanks for the heads up on Taylor, C.O.G....Guess I didn't pay attention to the E in DE...*L*...Without a doubt, then, it is Reggie White...Logan, guess who is #2 in career sacks?...(Bruce Smith is #1...but he's not the greatest)

Answer 7

Julius Peppers, just because he is an all around beast.