Lawyrence Taylor (retired) is the best defensive tackle in the NFL.
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Shawne Merriman
mike singeltary
too much to count
Michigan, but Alabama won the national championship.
Offside is when the defensive line men steps off the line of scrimage and makes contact with the offensive line man
Jack Youngblood
Jared Allen for the Minnesota Vikings.
Wade Phillips. Hands down.
Rod Marinelli has: Played Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Line Coach in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Line Coach in "NFL on FOX" in 1994. Played Himself - USC Trojans Defensive Line Coach in "1996 Rose Bowl" in 1996. Played himself in "Rome Is Burning" in 2003.
Bob Sanders of the Indianapolis Colts is currently the best Defensive Back in the NFL in helping against the run. He is viewed as this by many sports analysts because of his ability to play up close to the line of scrimmage to tackle running backs, and defend against the pass.