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Pro Career: 1971-1984 Los Angeles Rams. But if a player is special enough, he can make As for the punter position, we considered going with Mike Bragg -- who has played in more games and recorded more punts than any player in Redskins franchise history. Twitter: @champbailey. Pro Career: 1975-1988 Dallas Cowboys. WebNFL All-Time Interceptions Leaders - National Football League - ESPN NFL History - Leaders Leaders: Touchdowns | Scoring | Rush | Rush TDs | Receiving | Pass Yards | Pass Comp | TED HENDRICKS College: Louisville He was named All-AFC and/or All-NFL every season from 1973 to 1979. 10:40 am ET, Redskins' all-time single game record with four touchdowns, Ex-NFL GM's best picks, hidden gems in 2023 NFL Draft, Texans' Stroud puts pre-draft test drama behind him, Peterson says Steelers had the 'steal' of the NFL Draft, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. motivated after draft slide, Falcons, Lions use same rationale for taking Round 1 RB, Prisco's draft grades for all 32 teams: Eagles ace it, 2024 mock: Williams No. He was an All-Pro selection four times. Banks, a first round pick of the Giants in 1984, was the heart and soul of his teams defenses during his career. Selmon, the winner of the Outland and Lombardi Trophies while in college, was the Buccaneers first-ever draft pick in 1976. Pro Career: 1982-1993 New England Patriots. In all, he was named first- or second-team All-Pro six times and was selected to four Pro Bowls. HOF: 1998 An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Long was tabbed as the Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1986. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. This time, we are going to take an even deeper look at some of the best Redskins in franchise history. His play seemed to improve every year of his career. Already a veteran of six AFL All-Star games, he played in three AFC-NFC Pro Bowls during this decade. 8. Pro Career: 1981-1993 New York Giants. The Washington Redskins entrenched in the history of NFL fabric since 1932, have had several great cornerbacks who have lined up against opposing offenses. Former Redskins star DeAngelo Hall ranked his top five cornerbacks in NFL history Thursday afternoon and one Hall-of-Fame member of the burgundy and gold made the cut:Darrell Green. College: Miami (FL) Hall of Famer Cliff Battles is an absolute legend since he led the league in rushing during his rookie campaign in 1932 and became the first NFL player to rush for 200 yards in a game the very next year. A first round selection in the 1973 NFL Draft, his durability allowed him to play 216 games over his 16-season career. Sonny Jurgensen gets the second-string spot because of his Hall of Fame status and Joe Theismann finishes out our imaginary quarterback room. We decided to put him at fullback since it was his original position and also gives us the ability to put him on the field with Brown or another running back. College: Baylor Posted by Before there's a change to Washington's franchise moniker, let's take a look at the Redskins' all-time 53-man roster. While he didnt always receive great fanfare, Johnson used his outstanding speed and athletic ability to become one of the finest corners of his era. He starred on four Redskins divisional title teams and retired as Washington's top receiver. College: Bakersfield College; Arizona State; San Jose State src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. But, he was the 9th overall pick in the 2005 draft and he hasnt lived up to that billing. A ten-time Pro Bowl selection, Taylor finished his career in second place on the all-time sack list with 132.5. WebFind out the NFL pro football's all-time Interceptions leaders College: Florida A standout in the Cowboys secondary, Harris was named first-team All-NFL each season from 1975 to 1978 and voted to six Pro Bowls. 10. 28 was one of the best to ever play the position. Darrell Green. The Redskins picked Green with the last pick in the first round in 1983, and that pick proved to be perhaps the best pick the Skins have ever made. Green played all 20 years of his Hall of Fame career with the burgundy and gold. Who is the best Redskins player of the 2010s? Ryan Kerrigan. BOBBY BELL He accumulated 37 interceptions for 671 yards and 4 TDs during his career. Bass never missed a game during his 7 year Redskins career. A big part of the front line to the Pittsburghs Steel Curtain Defense, Greenwood was named first-team All-Pro in each of the teams first two Super Bowl seasons. It requires intellect, talent, and vision. He was voted the Packers Most Valuable Defensive Player three consecutive seasons. College: Arkansas But it clearly symbolizes the toughness that helped him become a dominant force in the NFL. It would be bad enough if we only blew a 2nd round pick on Nixon, howeverthe Redskins traded Joe Washington and their 1986 1st round pick for the right to draft Nixon. In 159 games with the Redskins, he returned 317 punts for seven touchdowns while averaging 11 yards per return, and returned 421 kicks for two touchdowns while averaging 22.8 yards per return. Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. The NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1980s included 57 members, and close to 40 percent of the team (22) were members of a club that won a Super Bowl during the decade. Truth be told he probably doesnt deserve to be on this list, hes a decent corner. Lester Hayes, an All-America linebacker in college, converted to cornerback in the pros, and quickly evolved into one of the most feared defensive backs in the league. "The Hogs" gave us plenty of options and Hall of Famers Art Monk and Charley Taylor are leading our wideouts. Pro Career: 1965-1973 Chicago Bears. College: Minnesota A six-time Pro Bowl choice, he played in all six of the Steelers championship games and four Super Bowl victories. Darrell Green 3. 1; Cards have top 2, Best, worst, most interesting pick for all, Six things that experts got wrong about the NFL Draft, Undrafted free agent tracker: Team-by-team list of signings, How much Will Levis' fall to Round 2 will end up costing, Bills sign the Broncos' leading rusher from 2022, Hall of Fame starters at both cornerback and wide receiver, We move a running back/flanker to slot receiver, Sean Taylor is one of our starting safeties. Three players Anthony Muoz, Jerry Rice, and Lawrence Taylor were unanimous selections to the All-Decade Team. HOF: 1980 Wehrli was named All-Pro and All-NFC five times. He had 30 interceptions (4th all-time) including 8 in 1971. His 54 interceptions tie Willie Brown for 11th all-time among pure cornerbacks. ROBERT BRAZILE College: Ouachita Baptist He was cut before the 2001 season and has as many career tackles and passes defended as I do as a Redskin, which is to say NONE. HOF: 1999 Larry Brown got the nod as our starting running back since he picked up an MVP during the 1972-73 season and shares the Redskins' all-time single game record with four touchdowns. In all he was a first- or second team All-Pro selection four times. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He also had a hand in the Super Bowl XVII victory and became the only special teams player to win the NFL MVP award in 1982. College: Minnesota Wehrli earned a starting role with the Cardinals as a rookie and developed into one of the NFLs best cover guys. Easley, the Seahawks first round selection in the 1981 draft, may have been considered the most dominant safety of all time had his career not been cut short by injuries. College: Colorado LEE ROY SELMON Martins finest season of his career came during the Cowboys Super Bowl season. GREENWOOD HOF: 2008 28 was one of the best to ever play the position.<\/p>\n

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He recorded 28 interceptions during his career. In terms of his speed, Green was on another level. In all, he had 34 interceptions for 792 yards and 3 TDs. "Slingin' Sammy" out of TCU was a three-way player, as he found success as a quarterback, defensive back and punter. DERON CHERRY White, the fourth overall pick in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft, recorded more sacks (124) than games played (121) in eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Recognized as the premier safety of his time, he intercepted49 career passes, was voted to two AFL All-Star Games and 10 Pro Bowls, and named All-Pro and/or all-conference every season from 1971 to 1979. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Pro Career: 1979-1990 Chicago Bears. Eller was a fixture at left defensive end on the Vikings vaunted Purple People Eaters defensive line that also included Hall of Fame DT Alan Page. He looks like a gremlin. Both presidents referred to him as their favorite player! Pro Career: 1973-1983 Dallas Cowboys Chris Hanburger and Monte Coleman are our starting linebackers, as Hanburger made nine Pro Bowls and played 14 seasons with the Redskins -- which is not far behind Coleman's 16. L.C. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. The 28th and final player selected in the first round of the 1983 draft, Green went on to play 20 seasons in the NFL, all with the Redskins, and win three championships. Pro Career: 1976-1982 New England Patriots, 1983-89 Los Angeles Raiders. College: Tennessee Sammy Baugh is listed as the "starter" because of how much of a legend he is in terms of NFL history. KEITH MILLARD This is part 5 in a series of posts in which Ill list my choices for the Redskins all-time best and worst players at each position. Pro Career: 1961-1976 San Francisco 49ers. Browners four All-Pro selections, three of which were consensus choices, occurred in 1987-1990. College: Kansas HOF: 1994 He's been one of the biggest bright spots in what has been a tough stretch recently for the Redskins. There was certainly a lot more to Youngbloods career than the famous story of him playing with a broken leg in the 1979 playoffs. From that point on, he led the Patriots defense for the next 11 seasons. He was continuously beat for long TDs in the pre-season and called out by Joe Gibbs as not having a working attitude. The Redskins would trade him to the 49ers before the season for a 6th round pick. No punter or kicker has played more games for the Redskins than Mark Moseley, as he holds the franchise record for most field goals made (263). College: North Carolina CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE REDSKINS TALK PODCAST. JACK YOUNGBLOOD ROGER WEHRLI Pro Career: 1984-1992 New York Giants; 1993 Washington Redskins; 1994-95 Cleveland Browns Let's not ignore the elephant in the room -- it's very possible the Redskins could change their name before the 2020 season. Hall was the only member of the panel to list his five asinterchangeable. The Washington Redskins are one of the most legendary franchises in NFL history, and many stars have spent time playing football in the nation's capital. Originally established in 1932, the Redskins are one of just five NFL clubs to record over 600 regular-season and postseason wins. It's pretty incredible that we left two Super Bowl MVPs off this list (Mark Rypien and Doug Williams), but Williams was especially a tough cut. Lawrence Taylor redefined the position of outside linebacker. I hate to profile here, but the Redskins spent 2nd round picks on white Cornerbacks in both the 1985 and 87 drafts. Pro Career: 1971-1982 Pittsburgh Steelers. Nicknamed The Mad Stork due to his tall, lanky features, Hendricks was exceptionally strong, fast and a devastating tackler. The anchor of the Rams Fearsome Foursome that also included fellow Hall of Famer Deacon Jones, Olsen was also a member of the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1960s. During his career he caused so much disruption to opposing offenses that teams heading into games against the Giants would spend an exorbitant amount of time focusing strictly on him. He has also been named as one of the Redskins 80 greatest players in history and is a member of the organizations Ring of Fame. Here are the top 5 cornerbacks in NFL history: Top 5 NFL Cornerbacks #1 Deion Sanders Deion Sanders for the 49ers Sanders played for the Atlanta Falcons, San Jerry Smith was a key member of Washington's Super Bowl team in 1972 and is high on the list in several different franchise categories such as receptions and receiving yards. Add on two Super Bowl rings, seven Pro-Bowl nods, and a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Originally established in 1932, the Redskins are one of just five NFL clubs to record over 600 regular-season and postseason wins. Tinsley has an excellent shot at making Washington's roster. Lavender played in 99 games from 1976-1982 for the Redskins, intercepting 29 balls. The Hall of Fame two-way player led the Redskins to their first NFL Championship in 1937 and holds the distinction of being the first Redskins player to record a 100-yard receiving game. Using their total body of work in Washington as the overall barometer, heres a breakdown as to who the top cornerbacks in Redskins history are: Fischer from the Nebraska was a 17th-round draft choice by St. Louis in the 1961 draft. Hes a certain first ballot Hall of Famer. Mike Haynes. HOF: 1990 Either way, this roster comprised of these players in all of their primes would be one that could compete with any all-time NFL squad. Bailey only played 5 seasons for the Redskins from 1999-2003, but he certainly made his mark. He was named consensus first-team All-Pro and capped the season by earning co-MVP honors in Super Bowl XII. Green played in 295 games for the Redskins over his 20 seasons with the team, only missing 25 due to injury. Fischer played 10 seasons with the Redskins and appeared in 126 games. It proved to be a perfect selection as the defensive tackle became the team leader during his Hall of Fame career. {GALLERY}DICK BUTKUS He earned All-Pro accolades for the first of four times in 1976. Anderson was at his prime at the exact time when the Dolphins dominated the NFL in the early 1970s. HOF: 1979 Darrell Green. During his 11-year career he compiled 50 interceptions for 688 yards, one TD and nearly 1,000 tackles. College: Rutgers College: Kent State All-time Rushing Leader: John Riggins 1,988 att, 7,472 yds, 79 TD All-time Receiving Leader: Art Monk 888 College:Washington State Perhaps his greatest reputation came for making big plays at the right time. Possibly the most intimidating player on Pittsburghs Steel Curtain defense of the 1970s, Lambert quickly developed into the prototype middle linebacker. He likely will go down in history as the only kicker to accomplish this feat. Pro Career: 1969-1973 Baltimore Colts; 1974 Green Bay Packers; 1975-1983 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. John Riggins 4. College: Notre Dame Nixon would never play a regular season game as a Redskin. HOF: 1983 Lilly was the Cowboys first-ever draft pick and later became the first Cowboy enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pro Career: 1970-1983 Pittsburgh Steelers. College: Texas Christian Brown was as consistent of a cornerback as there may have ever been. LAWRENCE TAYLOR CARL ELLER Tippett, the Patriots second round pick in the 1982 NFL draft, didnt earn a starting position on his team until his second season. As for the wide receivers and offensive line, those were fairly easy decisions. 1. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. DAN HAMPTON Pro Career: 1967-1972 Houston Oilers; 1973-1980 Washington Redskins. A member of the AFLs All-Time Team, Bell continued to stay at the top of his game when he and the Chiefs became part of the NFL in 1970. HOF: 1988 Pro Career: 1961-1974 Dallas Cowboys. All Rights Reserved. HOF: 1997 HOF: 1994 College: Villanova He finished his career with 56 interceptions. JOEY BROWNER The Chicago Bears and New York Giants rounded out the decade with one win each. HOF: 2006 JACK LAMBERT Davis was the 87 pick, as the Redskins clearly didnt learn anything from 85 (see #1 on this list). He was especially known for his great tackling ability that included impeccable range as he roamed from sideline to sideline to stop any player with the ball. FRANK MINNIFIELD We gave the nod to Bobby Mitchell at slot receiver since he was a versatile flanker who recorded many more receptions than rushing attempts during his seven years in Washington. MIKE HAYNES NOLAN CROMWELL College: Jackson State HOWIE LONG The anchor of the Cowboys Doomsday Defense, the durable DT also saw action occasionally at defensive end and even was voted to a Pro Bowl at that position. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks to have ever played in the NFL. Long, at 6-5, 268 pounds, was an athletic specimen who was big enough to bull rush through an offensive line, but fast enough to turn around the corner and tackle the quarterback or ball carrier. CORNERBACKS (First Team) DEION SANDERS College: Florida State Pro Career: 1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons; 1994 San Francisco 49ers; 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys; 2000 Washington Redskins; 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens Sanders picked off 39 of his 53 career interceptions during the decade and returned eight of them for scores. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | He started his career with 58 consecutive starts before being sidelined with a rib injury late in 1979. The question isif he remained a Redskin for his entire career would you rank him higher than Green? DICK ANDERSON In 1985 he was the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year as he helped lead the Bears, using its innovative 46 Defense, to a 15-1 record and a run through the postseason capped by a victory in Super Bowl XX. Darrell Green is a Redskins legend, but he is also a legend of the game of football. The late, great Sean Taylor earned our other starting safety spot, as he spent his three-plus seasons as one of the league's most-feared hitters and one of the most athletic safeties in the NFL. Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a fun player to watch. Pro Career: 1975-1984 Houston Oilers He scored five career TDs, four INTs, and one fumble returning. HOF: 2000 He registered 46 interceptions during his career and was selected to nine Pro Bowls. College: Oklahoma College: Purdue DAVE BUTZ Washington Redskins (19992003) Denver Broncos (2004present) Bailey is considered to be one of the league's best lock-down defenders in the last decade. College: UCLA The Redskins' all-time secondary wasn't too tough to figure out, as we have Hall of Famers Darrell Green and Champ Bailey starting at the cornerback spots. The National Football League's All-Decade Teams have been determined by the Pro Football Hall of Fames Selection Committee. Ken Houston figures to be one of our defensive stars, as he was named to 12 straight Pro Bowls from 1968-79. Browner, a first round pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, served as one of the leaders of the Vikings defense for nine seasons. HOF: 2004 He was a first- or second-team All-Pro choice five times. Sammy Baugh 2. Everson Walls was undrafted. KENNY EASLEY Hall of Famer, 2-time Super Bowl Champion, 7-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro. He was also named second-team Associated Press All-Pro in each of those three seasons, which is something Orakpo never did. Green'snumbers speak for themselves. HOF: 1978 A second round pick in 1971, Ham turned into the quiet leader of the Steelers defense that dominated opponents during this decade. JACK HAM HOF: 1986 He continued to excel as he logged 18 sacks and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1989. College: Kent State Instead, we opted to go with fan favorite Tress Way. April 30, 2023 5:01 am ET. HOF: 1995 College: Michigan State Pro Career: 1978-1989 Green Bay Packers Cromwell, the Los Angeles Rams second round selection in the 1977 NFL Draft, would go on to be a mainstay in the teams defensive backfield for the next 11 seasons. The National Football League's All-Decade Teams have been determined by the Pro Football Hall of Fames Selection Committee. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. DeAngelo He immediately became the leader of the teams defensive unit and was vital in the team capturing division titles in 1979 and 1981. In all, Wilson earned All-NFL acclaim six times and was named to eight Pro Bowls. I'm glad you asked, it's John Riggins. Minnified, who signed with the Browns as a free agent out of the USFL, earned All-Rookie honors in 1984. From there he continued to improve and won first-team All-Pro honors from 1987-89 and was a four-time Pro Bowl selection. He earned Player of the Year honors again in 1988. https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2017/04/06/top-4-redskins-cornerbacks-of-all-time/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Pro Career: 1969-1981 Pittsburgh Steelers Easy selection. Named the co-MVP in Super Bowl XII, he was a Pro Bowl pick in nine consecutive seasons. The greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time each held serve at the point of attack, never got beat deep, and were rarely even challenged. Click hereto download for comprehensive coverage of your teams. He used his speed and strength to shut down receivers throughout his career. Deion was clearly past his prime time when he signed stole money from the Redskins. Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry once described Lott as a linebacker playing safety. Known for his bone-jarring hits, Lott racked up 63 interceptions in his career and twice led the NFL in the category. The Washington Redskins entrenched in the history of NFL fabric since 1932, have had several great cornerbacks who have lined up against opposing offenses. Overall, the Commanders drafted seven players, addressing weaknesses in the secondary and on the offensive line. Stating that, it is not surprising to see players from these teams all over the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1980s roster. Stay connected to the Capitals and Wizards with the MyTeams app. He also earned NFC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1989. HOF: 2001 WebHaynes, who was born on July 1, 1953, in Denison, Texas, recorded 28 interceptions and 1,159 yards on 111 returns, a 10.4-yard average during his seven years with the Patriots. KEN HOUSTON Lott earned All-Decade honors at safety even though he played almost half of the seasons in the 80s as an All-Pro cornerback. {GALLERY}MIKE SINGLETARY alias => "washington\/\/redskins\/deangelo-hall-lists-redskins-legend-darrell-green-one-top-5-cornerbacks-nfl-history", title => "DeAngelo Hall lists Redskins legend Darrell Green as one of the top 5 cornerbacks in NFL history", article_body => "

  Former Redskins star DeAngelo Hall ranked his top five cornerbacks in NFL history Thursday afternoon and one Hall-of-Fame member of the burgundy and gold made the cut: Darrell Green.<\/p>\n

  Top 5 Cornerbacks of All-Time, this one was TOUGH.
  
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