Best Center in History
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Langer was the best center in Dolphin history before Stephenson came along and became the best center in NFL history (IMO).
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Dwight Stephenson in my mind. Langer wouldn't be far behind though.
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I think it's Rex Hadnot..:wink: :sidelol:
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Wade Smith had a brief stint as a C too. I vote Wade Smith for best lineman in Dolphins history. :tongue:
Langer. I think Stephenson would of become it had he had about 5 more years
It's not even close. Stevenson is not only the best in Dolphins History but he is the best Center of all time in the NFL.
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Stephenson, no doubt. Langer was good, but when you discuss the best center of all time, the discussion generally narrows down to Mike Webster vs. Dwight Stephenson.
You've also got to consider the idea that the Dolphins running game in the era Jim Langer played was not the product of any one individual. Langer is in the Hall of Fame, and the two Guards next to him respectively are a Hall of Famer and a perennial HOF nominee, not to mention that they were run blocking for a HOF fullback, and pass protecting for a HOF QB who was throwing to a HOF WR.
I think there is a very strong argument that Miami's success in the early 70's resulted in players who were very good rather than great making it into the HOF, especially when you've got so many of the players named in compliamentary positions. Maybe Langer was a very good Center who looked like a great Center because of Larry Little or Bob Kuechenberg playing next to him, or Larry Csonka running behind him, or any combination of that?
That's also why I dont think we'll ever see Kuechenberg in the HOF.
You've also got to consider the idea that the Dolphins running game in the era Jim Langer played was not the product of any one individual. Langer is in the Hall of Fame, and the two Guards next to him respectively are a Hall of Famer and a perennial HOF nominee, not to mention that they were run blocking for a HOF fullback, and pass protecting for a HOF QB who was throwing to a HOF WR.
I think there is a very strong argument that Miami's success in the early 70's resulted in players who were very good rather than great making it into the HOF, especially when you've got so many of the players named in compliamentary positions. Maybe Langer was a very good Center who looked like a great Center because of Larry Little or Bob Kuechenberg playing next to him, or Larry Csonka running behind him, or any combination of that?
That's also why I dont think we'll ever see Kuechenberg in the HOF.
its a shame he didn't play longer. he was a stud and we have been lacking at the position since he retired due to injury....
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From what my dad tells me, Langer was good, but Stephenson was perfect.
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I got to this thread late cos I was gonna say the same thing....great minds think alike....
But I will add that I think Stevenson and John Hannah are the best 2 linemen ever.Ozzy rules!!
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Dwight Stephenson...not only the best Fin's Center, but one of the best Center's in NFL History.