NFL's All-Decade Defensive Team

by WillParker81 on Jun 23, 2009 4:00 PM EDT

ESPN.com's Mike Sando just wrote an article about the nfl's all decade defensive team. Even though the 2000-2010 decade is not over yet (my 10 year HS reunion is right around the corner...yikes), he said that he has enough information to already make his judgements. One of the picks may surprise you. Its a Panther.

Below is a list of the top 11 guys of the 21st century. Well, so far at least.

DE: Michael Strahan, N.Y. Giants,
DT: Warren Sapp, Tampa Bay/Oakland
DT: Kris Jenkins, Carolina/N.Y. Jets
DE: Jason Taylor, Miami/Washington
LB: Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay
LB: Ray Lewis, Baltimore
LB: Brian Urlacher, Chicago
CB: Champ Bailey, Washington/Denver
CB: Troy Vincent: Phil./Mia./Buff./Wash.
S: Ed Reed, Baltimore
S: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh

So what do you think? I was a little surprised that Jenks was up there considering his injuries. Are you surprised by any of the players? If so, which one(s)?

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What do you think of the listed 11 guys on the NFL's All-Decade Defensive Team?

Exactly what I would have said.

0 votes

There is 1 surprise.

3 votes

There are a few surprises.

19 votes

Mike Sando is WAY off. None of them deserve to be there.

0 votes

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I don't like Vincent or Polamalu or Urlacher

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 23, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

Who would you like in their place?

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on Jun 23, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, I see Barber for Vincent and Thomas for Urlacher, but who would you switch for Polamalu?

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on Jun 23, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Without looking, probably Dawkins.

I don’t think a guy having played in 66% of a decade should qualify for that decade’s top players.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 23, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Vincent is one I would disagree with

Chris McAlister comes to mind as a replacement.

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by Jaxon on Jun 23, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

Or Ronde Barber

And maybe I’d pick Zach Thomas as my LB over Urlacher.

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by MichaelProcton on Jun 23, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah I dont like the Urlacher pick

by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 23, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

What is everybody's opinion of the Jenkins pick?

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 AM EDT reply actions

At his best, he's consistently a dominant force...

Injuries cost him some time at the top, but when he’s right, he’s amazing.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 24, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Richard Seymour seems like the correct choice opposite Sapp.

Kevin Williams is also another fine option. John Henderson, for his greatness in the first 2/3 of the decade. I dunno, Jenkins seems like he might not make my top five.

by r3 on Jun 24, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

They were listing Seymour as a DE.

And Williams came into the league two years later and Henderson only made two PBs (and no All-Pros), which was another big part of their selection criteria.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 24, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions