1. 02-14-22 05:26 PM #1
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    Aaron Donald the best defense player EVER?

    No, lol he hasn't even been better than TJ Watt the last 2 year's, this guy didn't even show up on the stat sheet in the first half of the Super Bowl, is he a great player of course but ALL TIME best? Stop it.
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  2. 02-14-22 05:31 PM #2
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    I know right.. Best player ever? Just stop!
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  3. 02-14-22 05:32 PM #3
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    Maybe top 10
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  4. 02-14-22 05:43 PM #4
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    I would agree he is somewhere in the top 15 but certainly not #1. People must quickly forget some of the players that came before him.
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  5. 02-14-22 05:44 PM #5
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    Aaron Donald is a great defensive player. I’d take him over TJ Watt everyday and twice on Sunday. No comparison.
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  6. 02-14-22 05:49 PM #6
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    Then you haven't watched any Steelers games then cause Watt causes WAY more problems then Donald does.
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  7. 02-14-22 05:50 PM #7
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    Deion Sanders the goat
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  8. 02-14-22 05:53 PM #8
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    LOL

    Ends & lbs don't even have to run stop these days.

    Think of the days when Chris Doleman was getting 15 sacks per year vs teams running 65% of the time, or John Randle, as a TACKLE, getting 10 sacks per yr vs a double team, or Derrick Thomas & LT playing outdoors vs the off set formation (Gibbs creation) and still terrorizing QBs

    Darnold is a wonderful player but I'm not ready to put him in top 15 yet when there's so many men who have better stats in a much tougher era
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  9. 02-14-22 05:53 PM #9
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    A generational talent.
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  10. 02-14-22 05:56 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by gauchojake View Post
    A generational talent.
    Physical talent ya

    u not gonna find another d tackle that moves like him
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  11. 02-14-22 05:57 PM #11
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    I grew up watching that LT fella.
    Maybe you guys have heard of him, NFL.com top five greatest players of all time.

    Reggie White was probably the greatest pass rusher not named Lawrence Taylor.
    Bruce Smith too.

    Then you get to your Arnold's and Strahan's and whoever to finish out the top ten.

    I'm too young to have seen Deacon Jones, old timers say he was a beast.
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  12. 02-14-22 06:03 PM #12
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    It's easier to pad stats from a LB or DE position... To make a living in the middle of the trenches and wreck a game is whole different animal.
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  13. 02-14-22 06:29 PM #13
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    Overall? no way. so many better than him: LT, Reggie White, Ronnie Lott. just to name a few
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  14. 02-14-22 06:38 PM #14
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    He did nothing in the first half. Donald still struggles stopping the run.

    Michael Strahan, Reggie White and LT still better just for that position on the field.
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  15. 02-14-22 06:41 PM #15
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    Can't leave Sistrunk and Gastineau off the list
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  16. 02-14-22 06:51 PM #16
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    Theres no doubt that Donald is wayyy up there.
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  17. 02-14-22 07:02 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    I grew up watching that LT fella.
    Maybe you guys have heard of him, NFL.com top five greatest players of all time.

    Reggie White was probably the greatest pass rusher not named Lawrence Taylor.
    Bruce Smith too.

    Then you get to your Arnold's and Strahan's and whoever to finish out the top ten.

    I'm too young to have seen Deacon Jones, old timers say he was a beast.
    I'm taking Doleman over Smith. Just watch film of Doleman, flawless technique
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  18. 02-14-22 07:58 PM #18
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    Best interior lineman ever? Can anyone think of someone who might be better?
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  19. 02-14-22 08:01 PM #19
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    Many of today's current players say that Donald is the best player in the NFL. That should tell you something. Best ever? Probably not but we can argue when his career is over.
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  20. 02-14-22 08:03 PM #20
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    No single defender ever dominated like Lawrence Taylor.
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  21. 02-14-22 08:08 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrunkHorseplayer View Post
    No single defender ever dominated like Lawrence Taylor.
    Single handedly rearranged and changed the way defense is played.
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  22. 02-14-22 08:08 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by MinnesotaFats View Post
    LOL

    Ends & lbs don't even have to run stop these days.

    Think of the days when Chris Doleman was getting 15 sacks per year vs teams running 65% of the time, or John Randle, as a TACKLE, getting 10 sacks per yr vs a double team, or Derrick Thomas & LT playing outdoors vs the off set formation (Gibbs creation) and still terrorizing QBs

    Darnold is a wonderful player but I'm not ready to put him in top 15 yet when there's so many men who have better stats in a much tougher era
    agreed and could add a few more to that list
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  23. 02-14-22 08:45 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    Single handedly rearranged and changed the way defense is played.
    LT didn't even know what the play called meant or what he was supposed to do but rip somebody's head off.
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  24. 02-14-22 08:52 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by MinnesotaFats View Post
    LOL

    Ends & lbs don't even have to run stop these days.

    Think of the days when Chris Doleman was getting 15 sacks per year vs teams running 65% of the time, or John Randle, as a TACKLE, getting 10 sacks per yr vs a double team, or Derrick Thomas & LT playing outdoors vs the off set formation (Gibbs creation) and still terrorizing QBs

    Darnold is a wonderful player but I'm not ready to put him in top 15 yet when there's so many men who have better stats in a much tougher era
    Don't forget about Keith Millard fats. Vikings DE back in the day.
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  25. 02-14-22 09:31 PM #25
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    He's already in the Ronnie Lott stratosphere
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  26. 02-14-22 09:55 PM #26
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    He is comparable to the likes of Strahan and Tuck, not even close to LT, Reggie White etc.
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  27. 02-14-22 10:34 PM #27
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    Donald is top notch. that 4th quarter was something else. Pushing O-Lineman around like they a damn feather.
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  28. 02-14-22 10:40 PM #28
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    Average. Richard Dent was better
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  29. 02-14-22 10:49 PM #29
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    Lots of greats to pick, but in the sort of modern era I got LT and now Donald.
    Donald is 60 minutes strong...... it is very usual not to tire out.
    It is debatable for sure but Donald is in my top 2.
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    If were talking defense player is there anyone better than Deion Sanders in his prime?? He single handily took away HALF of the football field every week.
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  31. 02-14-22 11:40 PM #31
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    Deion was awesome but always banged up. His toes are still jacked.
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  32. 02-15-22 12:21 AM #32
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    Ray Lewis
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  33. 02-15-22 01:52 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by GunShard View Post
    Ray Lewis
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    Yep - The only player who you could compare Ray "The Killer" Lewis with was the offensive
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  34. 02-22-22 10:30 AM #34
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    BEST current D player top 5 but thier are others that will out perform him te greats from years past NOT even close Reggie White LT

    The Bills defender etc...

    BUT they played when you can hammer the QB today you gotta like hug them gently and kiss them on the cheek when sacking them

    LIKE screw it just smoke the players they can get hit hard
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  35. 02-22-22 10:44 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by WireWire View Post
    If were talking defense player is there anyone better than Deion Sanders in his prime?? He single handily took away HALF of the football field every week.
    Maybe best cover guy but did nothing in run support!!

    Cant believe no one has said Dick Butkus yet !!
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