Different times... different talents
I think the '72 Defense was better...In their day... against the offenses of today, they it may be a different story. The '72 "no-name" defense, was a group of underatted, unkown players, none of which were "the best" at their respective positions... by themselves. However, as a TEAM they jelled so perfectly and seamlessly, each one making up for another's weaknesses, working together as a unit... it was poetry in motion!
The 2002 D is awesome in it's own right... different brand of football being played today. Bigger isn't always better anymore, and speed is a huge factor....
If we were to take each squad, and teleport them into each other's times... I don't know if either would be as successful...
What was my point anyway?
Now I forget....
Never mind....:goof: