For opposing quarterbacks, betting Green's numbers speak for themselves.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE REDSKINS TALK PODCAST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/iframe> \nGreen played in 295 games for the Redskins over his 20 seasons with the team, only missing 25 due to injury.<\/p>\nHe ranks 21st all-time in career interceptions with 54, only going one season without picking off a quarterback; his last, at the age of 42.<\/p>\nIn terms of his speed, Green was on another level.<\/p>\n<\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\nAdd on two Super Bowl rings, seven Pro-Bowl nods, and a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.<\/p>\nNo doubt about it, No. Named to the All-Rookie team after recording 5 interceptions and 102 total tackles, he went on to serve as one of the teams steadiest performers for the next 12 seasons. He immediately became the leader of the teams defensive unit and was vital in the team capturing division titles in 1979 and 1981. Hes a certain first ballot Hall of Famer. College: Minnesota The Best Washington Commanders Cornerbacks Of All He never intercepted more than five passes in a single season, but 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. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. HOF: 1990 Stay connected to the Capitals and Wizards with the MyTeams app. LESTER HAYES The Life And Career Of Darrell Green (Complete Story) 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. A first- or second team All-Pro choice 11 times, Smith finished his career with a record 200 sacks. Pro Career: 1977-1987 Los Angeles Rams Mike Haynes. ROBERT BRAZILE Everson Walls was undrafted. This article \will look at the top CBs in 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. DeAngelo Hall also earned a position on the team and should serve as a nice nickelback. A tremendously hard worker, Minnifield utilized computer technology to study his opposing receivers tendencies. Deion Sanders Bailey was a 4-time Pro Bowler and shutdown corner during his tenure. Pro Career: 1969-1982 St. Louis Cardinals. Hampton, a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1979, was an outstanding and versatile defensive lineman who earned honors at both defensive end and defensive tackle. 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. The former undrafted product out of Oklahoma earned his first Pro Bowl nod this past season, and has recorded 437 punts for Washington and averaged 46.6 yards per punt. Ty Law. Banks, a first round pick of the Giants in 1984, was the heart and soul of his teams defenses during his career. Redskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks | Fatpickled HOF: 1994 GREENWOOD College: Maryland Sammy Baugh is listed as the "starter" because of how much of a legend he is in terms of NFL history. Now look at the league today: it's all about deep passes and putting up points. Perhaps his greatest reputation came for making big plays at the right time. Pro Career: 1969-1973 Baltimore Colts; 1974 Green Bay Packers; 1975-1983 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. WebRedskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks. College: Penn State In all he was a first- or second team All-Pro selection four times. HOF: 1978 By the evening, though, after the team traded Quinton Dunbar to the ever? It's Darrell Green in an upset HOF: 1990 He was voted All-Pro three straight seasons, 1972-74. Let's not ignore the elephant in the room -- it's very possible the Redskins could change their name before the 2020 season. But, he was the 9th overall pick in the 2005 draft and he hasnt lived up to that billing. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. During his career he was selected to six straight Pro Bowls and was voted for a total of five All-Pro teams. 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. JOHN ANDERSON HOF: 2006 He finished his career with 56 interceptions. He accumulated 37 interceptions for 671 yards and 4 TDs during his career. Stating that, it is not surprising to see players from these teams all over the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1980s roster. KENNY EASLEY A 1st, a 2nd and Joe Washington for this guy ^^. Today we cover Cornerbacks, next up is the Safety position. Darrell Green. During his 11-year career he compiled 50 interceptions for 688 yards, one TD and nearly 1,000 tackles. Under HC Joe Gibbs in the 1980s and 90s, the Redskins won three Super Bowls using three different quarterbacks, something no other coach has done in NFL HOF: 1997 Haynes, a first round pick in 1976, had an easy transition into the NFL when he intercepted eight passes to earn All-Rookie honors. NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s - DEFENSE - pfhof Top 10 defensive backs of all time College: Southern California Click hereto download for comprehensive coverage of your teams. 1. Banks was a vital contributor on two Super Bowl-winning teams with the New York Giants. The National Football League's All-Decade Teams have been determined by the Pro Football Hall of Fames Selection Committee. Pro Career: 1963-66 Denver Broncos; 1967-1978 Oakland Raiders. College: Notre Dame 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. CARL BANKS 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. Our original white man cant cover was the Skins 2nd round pick in 1985. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE REDSKINS TALK PODCAST. Eventuallyopponents stopped trying to challenge the four-time All-Pro. 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. Blount was the prototype cornerback of his era as he possessed superior speed, strength, and intelligence. Anderson, an Academic All-America at the University of Michigan, was the Packers first round pick in the 1978 draft. Let me know in the comments. Bass never missed a game during his 7 year Redskins career. John Riggins 4. Pro Career: 1981-1992 Chicago Bears. Coach Chuck Noll built the Steelers into winners through the draft. We saved a spot on our 53-man roster for former Washington return specialist Brian Mitchell. Pro Career: 1963-1974 Kansas City Chiefs. College: Purdue Pro Career: 1971-1984 Los Angeles Rams. DICK ANDERSON Anderson was at his prime at the exact time when the Dolphins dominated the NFL in the early 1970s. Pro Career: 1969-1981 Pittsburgh Steelers. College: Southern University 10. 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. KEITH MILLARD Top 10 Greatest Redskins QBs of All Time - lineups.com 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. He took the league by storm when he earned AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors in 1981. Great Washington Commanders players such as Jerry Smith, Chris Cooley, and Jordan Reed have gone down as some of the best tight ends in franchise history. DAN HAMPTON 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. Top 12 Cornerbacks of All Time | Pro-Football A bump-and-run specialist who had a nose for the ball, Hayes recorded 39 interceptions for 572 yards and four touchdowns during his career. WebJohn Reid - Seattle Seahawks - cornerback Allen Robinson Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Miles Sanders - Philadelphia Eagles - running back Nick Scott - Los Angeles Rams - safety Donovan Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Shaka Toney Washington Commanders defensive end Ross Travis Cleveland Browns tight end Baugh was special because he was one of the first NFL quarterbacks to make the forward pass a key component of his game. Noted for great speed and quickness, he reached the pinnacle of his career with the Raiders who he joined midway through thedecade. 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: Tennessee Art Monk 5. HOF: 1994 To recap, that ended up being a 1st rounder, 2nd rounder and Joe Washington for a 6th round pickOuch!! section: | slug: washington-redskins-all-time-53-man-roster-john-riggins-darrell-green-headline-legendary-depth-chart | sport: football | route: article_single.us | HOWIE LONG Pro Career: 1975-1986 Denver Broncos 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. LOUIS WRIGHT A three-time winner of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, White finished his career with a then-NFL record 198 sacks. Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. If he had a problem, it was that he just wasn't that interested in football. College: East Texas State Pro Career: 1962-1976 Los Angeles Rams. HOF: 1989 He was also named second-team Associated Press All-Pro in each of those three seasons, which is something Orakpo never did. A ten CORNERBACKS (First Team) MIKE HAYNES College: Arizona State Pro Career: 1976-1982 New England Patriots, 1983-89 Los Angeles Raiders. Tune in Friday at 8 p.m. on NFL Network to see if some of your beloved Redskins made the final cut. 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. "The Hogs" gave us plenty of options and Hall of Famers Art Monk and Charley Taylor are leading our wideouts. He recorded 28 interceptions during his career. Ken Houston figures to be one of our defensive stars, as he was named to 12 straight Pro Bowls from 1968-79. Pro Career: 1970-79 Dallas Cowboys He starred on four Redskins divisional title teams and retired as Washington's top receiver. His 54 interceptions tie Willie Brown for 11th all-time among pure cornerbacks. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. He earned Player of the Year honors again in 1988. HOF: 2000 HARVEY MARTIN Cornerbacks HOF: 2007 Pro Career: 1973-1983 Dallas Cowboys Steelers All-Franchise Quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw 197083 Bradshaw gets the starting quarterback spot. No one rose to the top the same as another, but they are genuinely the greatest cornerbacks of all time. All There was certainly a lot more to Youngbloods career than the famous story of him playing with a broken leg in the 1979 playoffs. FRANK MINNIFIELD 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. Featuring 2018-2019 Commanders and some of the greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time, the best Redskins CBs include DeAngelo Hall, Darrell Green, Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot, and Josh Norman. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Pro Career: 1967-1972 Houston Oilers; 1973-1980 Washington Redskins. College: UCLA JIMMY JOHNSON BRUCE SMITH Lilly was the Cowboys first-ever draft pick and later became the first Cowboy enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I mean seriously, how many white Cornerbacks are running around the NFL? Pro Career: 1960-1972 St. Louis Cardinals. A ten-time Pro Bowl selection, Taylor finished his career in second place on the all-time sack list with 132.5. Pro Career: 1978-1989 Green Bay Packers Pro Career: 1967-1978 Minnesota Vikings; 1978-1981 Chicago Bears. The Washington Commanders wrapped up the 2023 NFL draft class by selecting Louisiana EDGE Andre Jones Jr. in the seventh round. His finest season may have been in 1983 when he had 11.5 sacks, forced five fumbles, recovered a fumble and logged 69 tackles. In all, he had 34 interceptions for 792 yards and 3 TDs. Wehrli was named All-Pro and All-NFC five times. Pro Career: 1983-1991 Minnesota Vikings; 1992 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft: Washington Redskins in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. Twice named Defensive Player of the Year, he was devastating tackler but also was talented on covering the passes. He led the NFL in interception return yards his first year and again in 1970. Pro Career: 1984-1992 Cleveland Browns Cornerbacks Green'snumbers speak for themselves. 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. The Entertainment For Super Bowl XVII Was A Bit Lacking. Here are the cornerbacks the Redskins could sign after trading Pro Career: 1984-1992 New York Giants; 1993 Washington Redskins; 1994-95 Cleveland Browns College: Arizona State Bryan Manning. College: Kent State He earned All-Pro accolades for the first of four times in 1976. During his career he intercepted 26 passes, recovered 16 opponents fumbles, registered four safeties and blocked 25 field goals or PATs. Pro Career: 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills; 2000-03 Washington Redskins. But if a player is special enough, he can make Lavender played in 99 games from 1976-1982 for the Redskins, intercepting 29 balls. NFL All-Time Interceptions Leaders - National Football League Top 5 Cornerbacks of All-Time, this one was TOUGH. Hall was the only member of the panel to list his five asinterchangeable. Twitter: @champbailey. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. Possibly the most intimidating player on Pittsburghs Steel Curtain defense of the 1970s, Lambert quickly developed into the prototype middle linebacker. All An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Long was tabbed as the Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1986. The combination of these skills is not easy to master, but these players mastered it with much grace. 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. He was a key component to the Broncos Orange Crush defense that led the team to its first-ever division title and Super Bowl berth in the 1977 season followed by another division crown in 1978. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. College: Kent State College:Washington State He ranks 21st all-time in career interceptions with 54, only going one season without picking off a quarterback;his last, at the age of 42. College: Texas A&M HOF: 1999 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. College: Kansas But it clearly symbolizes the toughness that helped him become a dominant force in the NFL. Championships Won *: 5 All-time Passing Leader: Joe Theismann. Throughout a 2. Lott earned All-Decade honors at safety even though he played almost half of the seasons in the 80s as an All-Pro cornerback. For his efforts he was declared the NFLs Defensive Lineman of the Year. The Washington Redskins entrenched in the history of NFL fabric since 1932, have had several great cornerbacks who have lined up against opposing offenses. 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. Chris Cooley was another fan favorite that we had to throw in there, but Wayne Millner is someone who deserves a special shoutout. 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. JACK HAM Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2019 . Dennis Thurman was an 11th-round pick. Sonny Jurgensen gets the second-string spot because of his Hall of Fame status and Joe Theismann finishes out our imaginary quarterback room. Hes seventh all-time in career interceptions (27) in Redskins history. 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. No big plays, no big returns. In all, he was named first- or second-team All-Pro six times and was selected to four Pro Bowls. He had 30 interceptions (4th all-time) including 8 in 1971. In 6 seasons hes totaled 8 INTs and 3 times as many drops. 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s| 1960s | 1970s| 1980s | 1990s| 2000s. He continued to improve from that point and is now considered to be one of the greatest defensive players of all time. Darrell Green - Wikipedia Lambert, a second round pick of the Steelers in the 1974, was also a member of the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1970s. The peak of his Hall of Fame career came at the end of the 60s and spanned to the mid 70s at which time he received All-Pro honors each season from 1967 to 1973. Pro Career: 1976-1984 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Green played 20 seasons and 295 games as a Redskin! JACK LAMBERT HOF: 1986 Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002.
<\/iframe> \nGreen played in 295 games for the Redskins over his 20 seasons with the team, only missing 25 due to injury.<\/p>\nHe ranks 21st all-time in career interceptions with 54, only going one season without picking off a quarterback; his last, at the age of 42.<\/p>\nIn terms of his speed, Green was on another level.<\/p>\n<\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\nAdd on two Super Bowl rings, seven Pro-Bowl nods, and a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.<\/p>\nNo doubt about it, No. Named to the All-Rookie team after recording 5 interceptions and 102 total tackles, he went on to serve as one of the teams steadiest performers for the next 12 seasons. He immediately became the leader of the teams defensive unit and was vital in the team capturing division titles in 1979 and 1981. Hes a certain first ballot Hall of Famer. College: Minnesota The Best Washington Commanders Cornerbacks Of All He never intercepted more than five passes in a single season, but 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. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. HOF: 1990 Stay connected to the Capitals and Wizards with the MyTeams app. LESTER HAYES The Life And Career Of Darrell Green (Complete Story) 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. A first- or second team All-Pro choice 11 times, Smith finished his career with a record 200 sacks. Pro Career: 1977-1987 Los Angeles Rams Mike Haynes. ROBERT BRAZILE Everson Walls was undrafted. This article \will look at the top CBs in 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. DeAngelo Hall also earned a position on the team and should serve as a nice nickelback. A tremendously hard worker, Minnifield utilized computer technology to study his opposing receivers tendencies. Deion Sanders Bailey was a 4-time Pro Bowler and shutdown corner during his tenure. Pro Career: 1969-1982 St. Louis Cardinals. Hampton, a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1979, was an outstanding and versatile defensive lineman who earned honors at both defensive end and defensive tackle. 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. The former undrafted product out of Oklahoma earned his first Pro Bowl nod this past season, and has recorded 437 punts for Washington and averaged 46.6 yards per punt. Ty Law. Banks, a first round pick of the Giants in 1984, was the heart and soul of his teams defenses during his career. Redskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks | Fatpickled HOF: 1994 GREENWOOD College: Maryland Sammy Baugh is listed as the "starter" because of how much of a legend he is in terms of NFL history. Now look at the league today: it's all about deep passes and putting up points. Perhaps his greatest reputation came for making big plays at the right time. Pro Career: 1969-1973 Baltimore Colts; 1974 Green Bay Packers; 1975-1983 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. WebRedskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks. College: Penn State In all he was a first- or second team All-Pro selection four times. HOF: 1978 By the evening, though, after the team traded Quinton Dunbar to the ever? It's Darrell Green in an upset HOF: 1990 He was voted All-Pro three straight seasons, 1972-74. Let's not ignore the elephant in the room -- it's very possible the Redskins could change their name before the 2020 season. But, he was the 9th overall pick in the 2005 draft and he hasnt lived up to that billing. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. During his career he was selected to six straight Pro Bowls and was voted for a total of five All-Pro teams. 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. JOHN ANDERSON HOF: 2006 He finished his career with 56 interceptions. He accumulated 37 interceptions for 671 yards and 4 TDs during his career. Stating that, it is not surprising to see players from these teams all over the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1980s roster. KENNY EASLEY A 1st, a 2nd and Joe Washington for this guy ^^. Today we cover Cornerbacks, next up is the Safety position. Darrell Green. During his 11-year career he compiled 50 interceptions for 688 yards, one TD and nearly 1,000 tackles. Under HC Joe Gibbs in the 1980s and 90s, the Redskins won three Super Bowls using three different quarterbacks, something no other coach has done in NFL HOF: 1997 Haynes, a first round pick in 1976, had an easy transition into the NFL when he intercepted eight passes to earn All-Rookie honors. NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s - DEFENSE - pfhof Top 10 defensive backs of all time College: Southern California Click hereto download for comprehensive coverage of your teams. 1. Banks was a vital contributor on two Super Bowl-winning teams with the New York Giants. The National Football League's All-Decade Teams have been determined by the Pro Football Hall of Fames Selection Committee. Pro Career: 1963-66 Denver Broncos; 1967-1978 Oakland Raiders. College: Notre Dame 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. CARL BANKS 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. Our original white man cant cover was the Skins 2nd round pick in 1985. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE REDSKINS TALK PODCAST. Eventuallyopponents stopped trying to challenge the four-time All-Pro. 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. Blount was the prototype cornerback of his era as he possessed superior speed, strength, and intelligence. Anderson, an Academic All-America at the University of Michigan, was the Packers first round pick in the 1978 draft. Let me know in the comments. Bass never missed a game during his 7 year Redskins career. John Riggins 4. Pro Career: 1981-1992 Chicago Bears. Coach Chuck Noll built the Steelers into winners through the draft. We saved a spot on our 53-man roster for former Washington return specialist Brian Mitchell. Pro Career: 1963-1974 Kansas City Chiefs. College: Purdue Pro Career: 1971-1984 Los Angeles Rams. DICK ANDERSON Anderson was at his prime at the exact time when the Dolphins dominated the NFL in the early 1970s. Pro Career: 1969-1981 Pittsburgh Steelers. College: Southern University 10. 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. KEITH MILLARD Top 10 Greatest Redskins QBs of All Time - lineups.com 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. He took the league by storm when he earned AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors in 1981. Great Washington Commanders players such as Jerry Smith, Chris Cooley, and Jordan Reed have gone down as some of the best tight ends in franchise history. DAN HAMPTON 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. Top 12 Cornerbacks of All Time | Pro-Football A bump-and-run specialist who had a nose for the ball, Hayes recorded 39 interceptions for 572 yards and four touchdowns during his career. WebJohn Reid - Seattle Seahawks - cornerback Allen Robinson Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Miles Sanders - Philadelphia Eagles - running back Nick Scott - Los Angeles Rams - safety Donovan Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Shaka Toney Washington Commanders defensive end Ross Travis Cleveland Browns tight end Baugh was special because he was one of the first NFL quarterbacks to make the forward pass a key component of his game. Noted for great speed and quickness, he reached the pinnacle of his career with the Raiders who he joined midway through thedecade. 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: Tennessee Art Monk 5. HOF: 1994 To recap, that ended up being a 1st rounder, 2nd rounder and Joe Washington for a 6th round pickOuch!! section: | slug: washington-redskins-all-time-53-man-roster-john-riggins-darrell-green-headline-legendary-depth-chart | sport: football | route: article_single.us | HOWIE LONG Pro Career: 1975-1986 Denver Broncos 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. LOUIS WRIGHT A three-time winner of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, White finished his career with a then-NFL record 198 sacks. Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. If he had a problem, it was that he just wasn't that interested in football. College: East Texas State Pro Career: 1962-1976 Los Angeles Rams. HOF: 1989 He was also named second-team Associated Press All-Pro in each of those three seasons, which is something Orakpo never did. A ten CORNERBACKS (First Team) MIKE HAYNES College: Arizona State Pro Career: 1976-1982 New England Patriots, 1983-89 Los Angeles Raiders. Tune in Friday at 8 p.m. on NFL Network to see if some of your beloved Redskins made the final cut. 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. "The Hogs" gave us plenty of options and Hall of Famers Art Monk and Charley Taylor are leading our wideouts. He recorded 28 interceptions during his career. Ken Houston figures to be one of our defensive stars, as he was named to 12 straight Pro Bowls from 1968-79. Pro Career: 1970-79 Dallas Cowboys He starred on four Redskins divisional title teams and retired as Washington's top receiver. His 54 interceptions tie Willie Brown for 11th all-time among pure cornerbacks. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. He earned Player of the Year honors again in 1988. HOF: 2000 HARVEY MARTIN Cornerbacks HOF: 2007 Pro Career: 1973-1983 Dallas Cowboys Steelers All-Franchise Quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw 197083 Bradshaw gets the starting quarterback spot. No one rose to the top the same as another, but they are genuinely the greatest cornerbacks of all time. All There was certainly a lot more to Youngbloods career than the famous story of him playing with a broken leg in the 1979 playoffs. FRANK MINNIFIELD 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. Featuring 2018-2019 Commanders and some of the greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time, the best Redskins CBs include DeAngelo Hall, Darrell Green, Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot, and Josh Norman. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Pro Career: 1967-1972 Houston Oilers; 1973-1980 Washington Redskins. College: UCLA JIMMY JOHNSON BRUCE SMITH Lilly was the Cowboys first-ever draft pick and later became the first Cowboy enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I mean seriously, how many white Cornerbacks are running around the NFL? Pro Career: 1960-1972 St. Louis Cardinals. A ten-time Pro Bowl selection, Taylor finished his career in second place on the all-time sack list with 132.5. Pro Career: 1978-1989 Green Bay Packers Pro Career: 1967-1978 Minnesota Vikings; 1978-1981 Chicago Bears. The Washington Commanders wrapped up the 2023 NFL draft class by selecting Louisiana EDGE Andre Jones Jr. in the seventh round. His finest season may have been in 1983 when he had 11.5 sacks, forced five fumbles, recovered a fumble and logged 69 tackles. In all, he had 34 interceptions for 792 yards and 3 TDs. Wehrli was named All-Pro and All-NFC five times. Pro Career: 1983-1991 Minnesota Vikings; 1992 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft: Washington Redskins in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. Twice named Defensive Player of the Year, he was devastating tackler but also was talented on covering the passes. He led the NFL in interception return yards his first year and again in 1970. Pro Career: 1984-1992 Cleveland Browns Cornerbacks Green'snumbers speak for themselves. 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. The Entertainment For Super Bowl XVII Was A Bit Lacking. Here are the cornerbacks the Redskins could sign after trading Pro Career: 1984-1992 New York Giants; 1993 Washington Redskins; 1994-95 Cleveland Browns College: Arizona State Bryan Manning. College: Kent State He earned All-Pro accolades for the first of four times in 1976. During his career he intercepted 26 passes, recovered 16 opponents fumbles, registered four safeties and blocked 25 field goals or PATs. Pro Career: 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills; 2000-03 Washington Redskins. But if a player is special enough, he can make Lavender played in 99 games from 1976-1982 for the Redskins, intercepting 29 balls. NFL All-Time Interceptions Leaders - National Football League Top 5 Cornerbacks of All-Time, this one was TOUGH. Hall was the only member of the panel to list his five asinterchangeable. Twitter: @champbailey. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. Possibly the most intimidating player on Pittsburghs Steel Curtain defense of the 1970s, Lambert quickly developed into the prototype middle linebacker. All An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Long was tabbed as the Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1986. The combination of these skills is not easy to master, but these players mastered it with much grace. 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. He was a key component to the Broncos Orange Crush defense that led the team to its first-ever division title and Super Bowl berth in the 1977 season followed by another division crown in 1978. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. College: Kent State College:Washington State He ranks 21st all-time in career interceptions with 54, only going one season without picking off a quarterback;his last, at the age of 42. College: Texas A&M HOF: 1999 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. College: Kansas But it clearly symbolizes the toughness that helped him become a dominant force in the NFL. Championships Won *: 5 All-time Passing Leader: Joe Theismann. Throughout a 2. Lott earned All-Decade honors at safety even though he played almost half of the seasons in the 80s as an All-Pro cornerback. For his efforts he was declared the NFLs Defensive Lineman of the Year. The Washington Redskins entrenched in the history of NFL fabric since 1932, have had several great cornerbacks who have lined up against opposing offenses. 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. Chris Cooley was another fan favorite that we had to throw in there, but Wayne Millner is someone who deserves a special shoutout. 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. JACK HAM Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2019 . Dennis Thurman was an 11th-round pick. Sonny Jurgensen gets the second-string spot because of his Hall of Fame status and Joe Theismann finishes out our imaginary quarterback room. Hes seventh all-time in career interceptions (27) in Redskins history. 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. No big plays, no big returns. In all, he was named first- or second-team All-Pro six times and was selected to four Pro Bowls. He had 30 interceptions (4th all-time) including 8 in 1971. In 6 seasons hes totaled 8 INTs and 3 times as many drops. 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s| 1960s | 1970s| 1980s | 1990s| 2000s. He continued to improve from that point and is now considered to be one of the greatest defensive players of all time. Darrell Green - Wikipedia Lambert, a second round pick of the Steelers in the 1974, was also a member of the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1970s. The peak of his Hall of Fame career came at the end of the 60s and spanned to the mid 70s at which time he received All-Pro honors each season from 1967 to 1973. Pro Career: 1976-1984 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Green played 20 seasons and 295 games as a Redskin! JACK LAMBERT HOF: 1986 Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002.
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No doubt about it, No. Named to the All-Rookie team after recording 5 interceptions and 102 total tackles, he went on to serve as one of the teams steadiest performers for the next 12 seasons. He immediately became the leader of the teams defensive unit and was vital in the team capturing division titles in 1979 and 1981. Hes a certain first ballot Hall of Famer. College: Minnesota The Best Washington Commanders Cornerbacks Of All He never intercepted more than five passes in a single season, but 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. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. HOF: 1990 Stay connected to the Capitals and Wizards with the MyTeams app. LESTER HAYES The Life And Career Of Darrell Green (Complete Story) 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. A first- or second team All-Pro choice 11 times, Smith finished his career with a record 200 sacks. Pro Career: 1977-1987 Los Angeles Rams Mike Haynes. ROBERT BRAZILE Everson Walls was undrafted. This article \will look at the top CBs in 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. DeAngelo Hall also earned a position on the team and should serve as a nice nickelback. A tremendously hard worker, Minnifield utilized computer technology to study his opposing receivers tendencies. Deion Sanders Bailey was a 4-time Pro Bowler and shutdown corner during his tenure. Pro Career: 1969-1982 St. Louis Cardinals. Hampton, a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1979, was an outstanding and versatile defensive lineman who earned honors at both defensive end and defensive tackle. 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. The former undrafted product out of Oklahoma earned his first Pro Bowl nod this past season, and has recorded 437 punts for Washington and averaged 46.6 yards per punt. Ty Law. Banks, a first round pick of the Giants in 1984, was the heart and soul of his teams defenses during his career. Redskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks | Fatpickled HOF: 1994 GREENWOOD College: Maryland Sammy Baugh is listed as the "starter" because of how much of a legend he is in terms of NFL history. Now look at the league today: it's all about deep passes and putting up points. Perhaps his greatest reputation came for making big plays at the right time. Pro Career: 1969-1973 Baltimore Colts; 1974 Green Bay Packers; 1975-1983 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. WebRedskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks. College: Penn State In all he was a first- or second team All-Pro selection four times. HOF: 1978 By the evening, though, after the team traded Quinton Dunbar to the ever? It's Darrell Green in an upset HOF: 1990 He was voted All-Pro three straight seasons, 1972-74. Let's not ignore the elephant in the room -- it's very possible the Redskins could change their name before the 2020 season. But, he was the 9th overall pick in the 2005 draft and he hasnt lived up to that billing. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. During his career he was selected to six straight Pro Bowls and was voted for a total of five All-Pro teams. 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. JOHN ANDERSON HOF: 2006 He finished his career with 56 interceptions. He accumulated 37 interceptions for 671 yards and 4 TDs during his career. Stating that, it is not surprising to see players from these teams all over the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1980s roster. KENNY EASLEY A 1st, a 2nd and Joe Washington for this guy ^^. Today we cover Cornerbacks, next up is the Safety position. Darrell Green. During his 11-year career he compiled 50 interceptions for 688 yards, one TD and nearly 1,000 tackles. Under HC Joe Gibbs in the 1980s and 90s, the Redskins won three Super Bowls using three different quarterbacks, something no other coach has done in NFL HOF: 1997 Haynes, a first round pick in 1976, had an easy transition into the NFL when he intercepted eight passes to earn All-Rookie honors. NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s - DEFENSE - pfhof Top 10 defensive backs of all time College: Southern California Click hereto download for comprehensive coverage of your teams. 1. Banks was a vital contributor on two Super Bowl-winning teams with the New York Giants. The National Football League's All-Decade Teams have been determined by the Pro Football Hall of Fames Selection Committee. Pro Career: 1963-66 Denver Broncos; 1967-1978 Oakland Raiders. College: Notre Dame 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. CARL BANKS 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. Our original white man cant cover was the Skins 2nd round pick in 1985. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE REDSKINS TALK PODCAST. Eventuallyopponents stopped trying to challenge the four-time All-Pro. 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. Blount was the prototype cornerback of his era as he possessed superior speed, strength, and intelligence. Anderson, an Academic All-America at the University of Michigan, was the Packers first round pick in the 1978 draft. Let me know in the comments. Bass never missed a game during his 7 year Redskins career. John Riggins 4. Pro Career: 1981-1992 Chicago Bears. Coach Chuck Noll built the Steelers into winners through the draft. We saved a spot on our 53-man roster for former Washington return specialist Brian Mitchell. Pro Career: 1963-1974 Kansas City Chiefs. College: Purdue Pro Career: 1971-1984 Los Angeles Rams. DICK ANDERSON Anderson was at his prime at the exact time when the Dolphins dominated the NFL in the early 1970s. Pro Career: 1969-1981 Pittsburgh Steelers. College: Southern University 10. 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. KEITH MILLARD Top 10 Greatest Redskins QBs of All Time - lineups.com 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. He took the league by storm when he earned AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors in 1981. Great Washington Commanders players such as Jerry Smith, Chris Cooley, and Jordan Reed have gone down as some of the best tight ends in franchise history. DAN HAMPTON 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. Top 12 Cornerbacks of All Time | Pro-Football A bump-and-run specialist who had a nose for the ball, Hayes recorded 39 interceptions for 572 yards and four touchdowns during his career. WebJohn Reid - Seattle Seahawks - cornerback Allen Robinson Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Miles Sanders - Philadelphia Eagles - running back Nick Scott - Los Angeles Rams - safety Donovan Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Shaka Toney Washington Commanders defensive end Ross Travis Cleveland Browns tight end Baugh was special because he was one of the first NFL quarterbacks to make the forward pass a key component of his game. Noted for great speed and quickness, he reached the pinnacle of his career with the Raiders who he joined midway through thedecade. 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: Tennessee Art Monk 5. HOF: 1994 To recap, that ended up being a 1st rounder, 2nd rounder and Joe Washington for a 6th round pickOuch!! section: | slug: washington-redskins-all-time-53-man-roster-john-riggins-darrell-green-headline-legendary-depth-chart | sport: football | route: article_single.us | HOWIE LONG Pro Career: 1975-1986 Denver Broncos 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. LOUIS WRIGHT A three-time winner of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, White finished his career with a then-NFL record 198 sacks. Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. If he had a problem, it was that he just wasn't that interested in football. College: East Texas State Pro Career: 1962-1976 Los Angeles Rams. HOF: 1989 He was also named second-team Associated Press All-Pro in each of those three seasons, which is something Orakpo never did. A ten CORNERBACKS (First Team) MIKE HAYNES College: Arizona State Pro Career: 1976-1982 New England Patriots, 1983-89 Los Angeles Raiders. Tune in Friday at 8 p.m. on NFL Network to see if some of your beloved Redskins made the final cut. 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. "The Hogs" gave us plenty of options and Hall of Famers Art Monk and Charley Taylor are leading our wideouts. He recorded 28 interceptions during his career. Ken Houston figures to be one of our defensive stars, as he was named to 12 straight Pro Bowls from 1968-79. Pro Career: 1970-79 Dallas Cowboys He starred on four Redskins divisional title teams and retired as Washington's top receiver. His 54 interceptions tie Willie Brown for 11th all-time among pure cornerbacks. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. He earned Player of the Year honors again in 1988. HOF: 2000 HARVEY MARTIN Cornerbacks HOF: 2007 Pro Career: 1973-1983 Dallas Cowboys Steelers All-Franchise Quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw 197083 Bradshaw gets the starting quarterback spot. No one rose to the top the same as another, but they are genuinely the greatest cornerbacks of all time. All There was certainly a lot more to Youngbloods career than the famous story of him playing with a broken leg in the 1979 playoffs. FRANK MINNIFIELD 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. Featuring 2018-2019 Commanders and some of the greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time, the best Redskins CBs include DeAngelo Hall, Darrell Green, Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot, and Josh Norman. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Pro Career: 1967-1972 Houston Oilers; 1973-1980 Washington Redskins. College: UCLA JIMMY JOHNSON BRUCE SMITH Lilly was the Cowboys first-ever draft pick and later became the first Cowboy enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I mean seriously, how many white Cornerbacks are running around the NFL? Pro Career: 1960-1972 St. Louis Cardinals. A ten-time Pro Bowl selection, Taylor finished his career in second place on the all-time sack list with 132.5. Pro Career: 1978-1989 Green Bay Packers Pro Career: 1967-1978 Minnesota Vikings; 1978-1981 Chicago Bears. The Washington Commanders wrapped up the 2023 NFL draft class by selecting Louisiana EDGE Andre Jones Jr. in the seventh round. His finest season may have been in 1983 when he had 11.5 sacks, forced five fumbles, recovered a fumble and logged 69 tackles. In all, he had 34 interceptions for 792 yards and 3 TDs. Wehrli was named All-Pro and All-NFC five times. Pro Career: 1983-1991 Minnesota Vikings; 1992 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft: Washington Redskins in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. Twice named Defensive Player of the Year, he was devastating tackler but also was talented on covering the passes. He led the NFL in interception return yards his first year and again in 1970. Pro Career: 1984-1992 Cleveland Browns Cornerbacks Green'snumbers speak for themselves. 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. The Entertainment For Super Bowl XVII Was A Bit Lacking. Here are the cornerbacks the Redskins could sign after trading Pro Career: 1984-1992 New York Giants; 1993 Washington Redskins; 1994-95 Cleveland Browns College: Arizona State Bryan Manning. College: Kent State He earned All-Pro accolades for the first of four times in 1976. During his career he intercepted 26 passes, recovered 16 opponents fumbles, registered four safeties and blocked 25 field goals or PATs. Pro Career: 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills; 2000-03 Washington Redskins. But if a player is special enough, he can make Lavender played in 99 games from 1976-1982 for the Redskins, intercepting 29 balls. NFL All-Time Interceptions Leaders - National Football League Top 5 Cornerbacks of All-Time, this one was TOUGH. Hall was the only member of the panel to list his five asinterchangeable. Twitter: @champbailey. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. Possibly the most intimidating player on Pittsburghs Steel Curtain defense of the 1970s, Lambert quickly developed into the prototype middle linebacker. All An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Long was tabbed as the Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1986. The combination of these skills is not easy to master, but these players mastered it with much grace. 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. He was a key component to the Broncos Orange Crush defense that led the team to its first-ever division title and Super Bowl berth in the 1977 season followed by another division crown in 1978. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. College: Kent State College:Washington State He ranks 21st all-time in career interceptions with 54, only going one season without picking off a quarterback;his last, at the age of 42. College: Texas A&M HOF: 1999 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. College: Kansas But it clearly symbolizes the toughness that helped him become a dominant force in the NFL. Championships Won *: 5 All-time Passing Leader: Joe Theismann. Throughout a 2. Lott earned All-Decade honors at safety even though he played almost half of the seasons in the 80s as an All-Pro cornerback. For his efforts he was declared the NFLs Defensive Lineman of the Year. The Washington Redskins entrenched in the history of NFL fabric since 1932, have had several great cornerbacks who have lined up against opposing offenses. 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. Chris Cooley was another fan favorite that we had to throw in there, but Wayne Millner is someone who deserves a special shoutout. 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. JACK HAM Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2019 . Dennis Thurman was an 11th-round pick. Sonny Jurgensen gets the second-string spot because of his Hall of Fame status and Joe Theismann finishes out our imaginary quarterback room. Hes seventh all-time in career interceptions (27) in Redskins history. 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. No big plays, no big returns. In all, he was named first- or second-team All-Pro six times and was selected to four Pro Bowls. He had 30 interceptions (4th all-time) including 8 in 1971. In 6 seasons hes totaled 8 INTs and 3 times as many drops. 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s| 1960s | 1970s| 1980s | 1990s| 2000s. He continued to improve from that point and is now considered to be one of the greatest defensive players of all time. Darrell Green - Wikipedia Lambert, a second round pick of the Steelers in the 1974, was also a member of the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1970s. The peak of his Hall of Fame career came at the end of the 60s and spanned to the mid 70s at which time he received All-Pro honors each season from 1967 to 1973. Pro Career: 1976-1984 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Green played 20 seasons and 295 games as a Redskin! JACK LAMBERT HOF: 1986 Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002.