All time NFL Team

[Rocket 7]

I was bored so I came up with my all-time NFL team. I picked them on how dominate they were in their prime. Not how they would fare in today's game.
Quarterback-John Elway :homer:
Running back-Jim Brown
Fullback-Marion Motley
Tackle-Anthony Munoz
Guard-John Hannah
Center-Dwight Stephenson
Guard-Larry Allen
Tackle-Art Shell
Tight End-Shannon Sharpe :homer:
Wide Receiver-Jerry Rice
Wide Receiver-Don Hutson

Defensive End-Reggie White
Defensive Tackle-Randy White
Defensive Tackle-Merlin Olsen
Defensive End-Gino Marchetti
Outside Linebacker-Lawrence Taylor
Middle Linebacker-Dick Butkus
Outside Linebacker-Bobby Bell
Cornerback-Night Train Lane
Cornerback-Rod Woodson
Safety-Ronnie Lott
Safety-Kenny Easley

Kicker-Adam Vinatieri
Punter-Ray Guy
Special Teams Ace-Steve Tasker

I left out alot of great players because I only could pick one for each position.(Thorpe,Grange,Baugh,Graham,Unitas,Montan a, Payton etc) Who would you guys put in?

[Bronco LB 59]

It's actually a job well done. Good mix of old and new players. Anybody that puts Marion Motley, Don Hutson, Night Train Lane and Gino Marchetti on an All-Time team knows their football.

Three disagreements:

- Ken Houston or Larry Wilson at safety over Kenny Easley.

- Randy White is not even the greatest DT of his franchise. That distinction belongs to Bob Lilly. I would go with Lilly or Mean Joe Greene at DT over White.

- Rod Woodson had a Hall of Fame career as a defensive back but I don't think he mastered the "cornerback" position for a long enough period of time to be considered one of the two greatest ever. I would replace him with either Darrell Green, Michael Haynes or Willie Brown.

I have to admit though, I have seen many fans attempt lists such as these and you did close to a flawless job.

[Bronco LB 59]

Dwight Stephenson is the Sandy Koufax of centers. His peak seasons are unmatched, but he lacks longevity.

[bro1ncos]

Excellent job. Tough to argue with any of your selections.

I agree the Mean Joe Greene should replace White at DT. I think I would replace Woodson with Deion Sanders (with this defense I don't need him to tackle).

[Montaq]

No Deacon Jones ?

[-Slap-]

I have to agree with BroncoLB52. That was one of the best all time teams I've ever seen. I have a few minor quibbles, but they're based mainly on my own personal preference.

[Rocket 7]

It's actually a job well done. Good mix of old and new players. Anybody that puts Marion Motley, Don Hutson, Night Train Lane and Gino Marchetti on an All-Time team knows their football.

Three disagreements:

- Ken Houston or Larry Wilson at safety over Kenny Easley.

- Randy White is not even the greatest DT of his franchise. That distinction belongs to Bob Lilly. I would go with Lilly or Mean Joe Greene at DT over White.

- Rod Woodson had a Hall of Fame career as a defensive back but I don't think he mastered the "cornerback" position for a long enough period of time to be considered one of the two greatest ever. I would replace him with either Darrell Green, Michael Haynes or Willie Brown.

I have to admit though, I have seen many fans attempt lists such as these and you did close to a flawless job.
I'm gonna have to agree with you on Bob Lilly. He should be on the team

[Atlas]

I think DT was the hardest to do and DE was the easiest. Afterall White Jones and Smith are locks.

Offense
QB: John Elway (Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana)
RB: Jim Brown (Barry Sanders, Walter Payton)
FB: Larry Csonka (Tom Rathman)
WR: Jerry Rice (Lance Allwoorth, Fred Biletnikoff)
WR: Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch (Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison)
TE: Shannon Sharpe (Kellen Winslow, Ozzie Newsome, Mike Ditka,)
OL: C-Mike Webster; G-Larry Allen, G-John Hannah, T-Anthony Munoz, T-Jackie Slater (Jim Otto, Forrest Gregg, Joe Jacoby, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw)

K: George Blanda (Morten Andersen, Jan Stenerud)
P: Ray Guy (Reggie Roby)
K/PR: Billy 'Whiteshoes' Johnson (Rick Upchurch)

Defense
DE: Deacon Jones (Lee Roy Selmon, Mike Strahan)
DE: Reggie White (Bruce Smith, Willie Davis )
DT: 'Mean' Joe Greene (Buck Buchanan, Randy White)
DT: Merlin Olsen (Alan Page, Bob Lilly)
LB: Dick Butkus (Mike Singletary, Jack Lambert)
LB: Ray Nitschke (Chuck Bednarik, Junior Seau)
LB: Lawrence Taylor (Ted Hendricks,Greg Lloyd)
CB: Deion Sanders (Lem Barney, Herb Adderley)
CB: Rod Woodson (Dick 'Night Train' Lane,Mike Haynes,)
FS: Ronnie Lott (Gary Fencik,Dennis Smith)
SS: Mel Blount (Ken Houston, Nolan Cromwell)

[Rock Chalk]

I think DT was the hardest to do and DE was the easiest. Afterall White Jones and Smith are locks.

Offense
QB: John Elway (Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana)
RB: Jim Brown (Barry Sanders, Walter Payton)
FB: Tom Rathman
WR: Jerry Rice (Lance Allwoorth, Fred Biletnikoff)
WR: Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch (Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison)
TE: Shannon Sharpe (Kellen Winslow, Ozzie Newsome, Mike Ditka,)
OL: C-Mike Webster; G-Larry Allen, G-John Hannah, T-Anthony Munoz, T-Jackie Slater (Jim Otto, Forrest Gregg, Joe Jacoby, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw)

K: George Blanda (Morten Andersen, Jan Stenerud)
P: Ray Guy (Reggie Roby)
K/PR: Billy 'Whiteshoes' Johnson (Rick Upchurch)

Defense
DE: Deacon Jones (Lee Roy Selmon, Mike Strahan)
DE: Reggie White (Bruce Smith, Willie Davis )
DT: 'Mean' Joe Greene (Buck Buchanan, Randy White)
DT: Merlin Olsen (Alan Page, Bob Lilly)
LB: Dick Butkus (Mike Singletary, Jack Lambert)
LB: Ray Nitschke (Chuck Bednarik, Junior Seau)
LB: Lawrence Taylor (Ted Hendricks,Greg Lloyd)
CB: Deion Sanders (Lem Barney, Herb Adderley)
CB: Rod Woodson (Dick 'Night Train' Lane,Mike Haynes,)
FS: Ronnie Lott (Gary Fencik,Dennis Smith)
SS: Mel Blount (Ken Houston, Nolan Cromwell)

Call me a homer but didnt howard griffith block for 4 different 1,000 yard backs and a 2,000 yard back?

Id have to say he has to be mentioned as one of the top FBs :homer:. Maybe my memory is screwed up, but I seem to recall him just blowing LBs up 24/7.

[-Slap-]

I think DT was the hardest to do and DE was the easiest. Afterall White Jones and Smith are locks.

Offense
QB: John Elway (Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana)
RB: Jim Brown (Barry Sanders, Walter Payton)
FB: Tom Rathman
WR: Jerry Rice (Lance Allwoorth, Fred Biletnikoff)
WR: Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch (Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison)
TE: Shannon Sharpe (Kellen Winslow, Ozzie Newsome, Mike Ditka,)
OL: C-Mike Webster; G-Larry Allen, G-John Hannah, T-Anthony Munoz, T-Jackie Slater (Jim Otto, Forrest Gregg, Joe Jacoby, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw)

K: George Blanda (Morten Andersen, Jan Stenerud)
P: Ray Guy (Reggie Roby)
K/PR: Billy 'Whiteshoes' Johnson (Rick Upchurch)

Defense
DE: Deacon Jones (Lee Roy Selmon, Mike Strahan)
DE: Reggie White (Bruce Smith, Willie Davis )
DT: 'Mean' Joe Greene (Buck Buchanan, Randy White)
DT: Merlin Olsen (Alan Page, Bob Lilly)
LB: Dick Butkus (Mike Singletary, Jack Lambert)
LB: Ray Nitschke (Chuck Bednarik, Junior Seau)
LB: Lawrence Taylor (Ted Hendricks,Greg Lloyd)
CB: Deion Sanders (Lem Barney, Herb Adderley)
CB: Rod Woodson (Dick 'Night Train' Lane,Mike Haynes,)
FS: Ronnie Lott (Gary Fencik,Dennis Smith)
SS: Mel Blount (Ken Houston, Nolan Cromwell)

Nolan Cromwell is an interesting addition. He was a great player and one of the best all around athletes of his era.

[broncosteven]

Gotta have Rich "Tombstone" Jackson on Dline even if coming off the bench

[Rohirrim]

Looking back on it now, it's amazing how many great players were on those Rams teams of the 70s and early 80s (Harrah, Saul, Slater, Mack, Youngblood, Cromwell, Olsen, Ellard, etc. etc.) (I'm guessing Slap is the only guy on this board who remembers Jack Snow). It's a biatch they couldn't win a SB. Of course, they were up against the Steelers, probably the best team that ever took the field. The Cowboys and Vikes were no slouches either. I still carry a smoldering hatred for Staubach.

I still appreciate seeing that little bit of Chuck Knox in Shanahan: "We will run the ball at you at any time, in any situation." I've always liked that kind of football.

[Atlas]

Call me a homer but didnt howard griffith block for 4 different 1,000 yard backs and a 2,000 yard back?

Id have to say he has to be mentioned as one of the top FBs :homer:. Maybe my memory is screwed up, but I seem to recall him just blowing LBs up 24/7.

I edited my FBs but Griff still didn't make it.

Larry Csonka, Tom Rathman.

[PatsWin2002]

Nice to see you folks acknowledging John "Hog" Hannah. :)

[bendog]

Wasn't snow with the roman gabriele crew, rather than the parade of qb's that came through a bit later?

[Rohirrim]

Wasn't snow with the roman gabriele crew, rather than the parade of qb's that came through a bit later?

Yep. 65 to 75. One of my first heroes, along with Duke Kahanamoku.

[bendog]

Dickie Bass !

Did you ever see the John Wayne/Rock Hudson movie with Gabriel and .... Merlin Olsen!

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I think DT was the hardest to do and DE was the easiest. Afterall White Jones and Smith are locks.

Offense
QB: John Elway (Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana)
RB: Jim Brown (Barry Sanders, Walter Payton)
FB: Larry Csonka (Tom Rathman)
WR: Jerry Rice (Lance Allwoorth, Fred Biletnikoff)
WR: Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch (Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison)
TE: Shannon Sharpe (Kellen Winslow, Ozzie Newsome, Mike Ditka,)
OL: C-Mike Webster; G-Larry Allen, G-John Hannah, T-Anthony Munoz, T-Jackie Slater (Jim Otto, Forrest Gregg, Joe Jacoby, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw)

K: George Blanda (Morten Andersen, Jan Stenerud)
P: Ray Guy (Reggie Roby)
K/PR: Billy 'Whiteshoes' Johnson (Rick Upchurch)

Defense
DE: Deacon Jones (Lee Roy Selmon, Mike Strahan)
DE: Reggie White (Bruce Smith, Willie Davis )
DT: 'Mean' Joe Greene (Buck Buchanan, Randy White)
DT: Merlin Olsen (Alan Page, Bob Lilly)
LB: Dick Butkus (Mike Singletary, Jack Lambert)
LB: Ray Nitschke (Chuck Bednarik, Junior Seau)
LB: Lawrence Taylor (Ted Hendricks,Greg Lloyd)
CB: Deion Sanders (Lem Barney, Herb Adderley)
CB: Rod Woodson (Dick 'Night Train' Lane,Mike Haynes,)
FS: Ronnie Lott (Gary Fencik,Dennis Smith)
SS: Mel Blount (Ken Houston, Nolan Cromwell)

I really like your pick of the real RAY LOL

[Atlas]

I really like your pick of the real RAY LOL

The Ugliest MOFO to ever play!!!!

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

The Ugliest MOFO to ever play!!!!

That was part of his charm.

[Atlas]

That was part of his charm.

I'd like to see Nitschke and Lambert cruising bars for chicks. Why do I think they would just hit them over the head with a big club and drag them back to their caves?

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I'd like to see Nitschke and Lambert cruising bars for chicks. Why do I think they would just hit them over the head with a big club and drag them back to their caves?

It's not fair, but they would probably do better than I ever did.

[Rocket 7]

who does everybody else pick

[Rausch]

The Ugliest MOFO to ever play!!!!

Nein!

That was Merten "The Neck" Hanks ( of San Fran & Carolina fame.)