Pro Career: 1984-1992 New York Giants; 1993 Washington Redskins; 1994-95 Cleveland Browns 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. Top 10 defensive backs of all time DeAngelo Hall also earned a position on the team and should serve as a nice nickelback. CORNERBACKS (First Team) DEION SANDERS College: Florida State Pro Career: 1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons; 1994 San Francisco 49ers; 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys; Twice named Defensive Player of the Year, he was devastating tackler but also was talented on covering the passes. John Riggins 4. College: Villanova He was added to the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 20th player. Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a fun player to watch. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. A 1st, a 2nd and Joe Washington for this guy ^^. DAN HAMPTON "Slingin' Sammy" out of TCU was a three-way player, as he found success as a quarterback, defensive back and punter. He used his speed and strength to shut down receivers throughout his career. Pro Career: 1981-1993 New York Giants. During his career he was selected to six straight Pro Bowls and was voted for a total of five All-Pro teams. HOF: 1995 College: Colorado What three-time Super Bowl Earlier this offseason, we identified Washington's "Franchise Five" -- a part of a CBS Sports original series which dove into the five most impactful people in franchise history. Pro Career: 1973-74 St. Louis Cardinals; 1975-1988 Washington Redskins 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. Cornerbacks 5 best trades in Washington Redskins JACK YOUNGBLOOD Martins finest season of his career came during the Cowboys Super Bowl season. He continued to excel as he logged 18 sacks and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1989. Ken Houston figures to be one of our defensive stars, as he was named to 12 straight Pro Bowls from 1968-79. Pro Career: 1982-1993 New England Patriots. He took the league by storm when he earned AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors in 1981. 5. No doubt about it, No. Throughout a 20-year career with the Redskins, Green established himself as both one of the fastest players in NFL history and one of the best cornerbacks of all time. His ability to chase down anybody on the field, combined with his ability to lock down a teams #1 receiver made him a unique talent in the NFL. Pro Career: 1971-1984 Los Angeles Rams. Smith, the first overall selection in the 1985 NFL Draft, took the league by storm when he earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. List of Penn State football players Top 10 greatest cornerback tandems in NFL history Darrell Green. College: Maryland Before we get started, let's examine a couple of highlights from this project: * denotes players that are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Named the co-MVP in Super Bowl XII, he was a Pro Bowl pick in nine consecutive seasons. HOF: 1994 Gil Brandt's greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time Pro Career: 1967-1978 Minnesota Vikings; 1978-1981 Chicago Bears. During his 11-year career he compiled 50 interceptions for 688 yards, one TD and nearly 1,000 tackles. I'd have brian davis on the best CBs list. Bailey was a 4-time Pro Bowler and shutdown corner during his tenure. 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. Darrell Green - Wikipedia WebRedskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks. Hes seventh all-time in career interceptions (27) in Redskins history. Pro Career: 1970-1983 Pittsburgh Steelers. Green's numbers speak for themselves.<\/p>\n

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