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re: Who is the best safety you've seen play?

Posted on 1/22/14 at 7:53 pm to
Posted by Poodlebrain
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 7:53 pm to
Lott was moved from corner to safety because opponents were avoiding his side of the field. Playing safety he was able to make plays all over the field.
Posted by Palo Gaucho
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:00 pm to
Ronnie Lott
Posted by Patrick_Bateman
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:07 pm to
The first name that comes to mind for me is John Lynch.
Posted by udtiger
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:12 pm to
Ronnie Lott
Posted by RedMustang
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:14 pm to
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Posted by Baloo Lott would be banned from the NFL if he played today. Pretty much everything he did is now illegal. Which is why he is one of my all time favorite players. Just a viscous hitter.


So he had a high viscosity like 50 weight motor oil?
Viscous: having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity.
Posted by S
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:17 pm to
sammy knight cuh
Posted by KBeezy
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:17 pm to
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No love for Steve Atwater?



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Posted by engvol
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:21 pm to
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Bob Sanders during the 06 playoffs and 07 season


I was just coming to post his name in this thread

He might not be the GOAT or anything, but Manning owes his ring to Sanders getting healthy for their run at the SB.
This post was edited on 1/22/14 at 8:22 pm
Posted by Sophandros
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:22 pm to
Scott Case
Posted by BowlJackson
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 10:07 pm to
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Bob Sanders during the 06 playoffs and 07 season


Dude was 5'8" and put his body on the line every hit with his style of play. Just look at his injury history LINK During his career he played in 49 career games and missed 78. In 8 seasons he only played in more than 6 games in the season twice. One of those times he was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

When he was healthy he made more impact on the field than any safety I've seen.
Posted by Jamohn
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 10:31 pm to
I definitely agree about Bob Sanders. He's like the Gale Sayers of safeties.

For the total career, I agree with the majority that it's between Lott and Reed.

One name I'm surprised that hasn't come up though (unless I missed it) is Brian Dawkins. Double-digit pro bowls and awesome leader of a really successful team.
Posted by QJenk
Atl, Ga
Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 12:30 am to
The best I have personally watched imo are

1. Troy Polamalu
2. Ed Reed
3. John Lynch
4. Sean Taylor(RIP)
5. Bob Sanders(he used to be my favorite player so maybe Im slightly biased)
Posted by CroakaBait
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 12:37 am to
Ronnie Lott, he was guaranteed to hit someone every single play.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 12:43 am to
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No love for Steve Atwater?



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My bad, missed it.
Posted by easy money
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 2:13 am to
Reed. I liked Lott as an enforcer, but reed had much better awareness and ball skills.
Posted by jg8623
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Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 3:51 am to
Ed Reed overall

Troy Polamalu when he lines up on or near the line of scrimmage

Didn't get to see much of Lott because of my age, although I'd say he's the best hitter of them all

ETA: Brian Dawkins was one of my favorite to watch, but I wouldn't put him in the top group
This post was edited on 1/23/14 at 3:53 am
Posted by lagniappe09
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 7:07 am to
Rod Woodson - Steelers
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 8:12 am to
Darren sharper in 09
Posted by SpartyGator
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 8:29 am to
I loved Bob sanders. For this one, I'd still put Ed reed.
Posted by CroakaBait
Gulf Coast of the Land Mass
Member since Nov 2013
3973 posts
Posted on 1/23/14 at 12:14 pm to
Atwater is also up there on my list, played like a linebacker in skinny man's clothing.
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