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Searching for some decent discussions/articles on football, I ran across a below cited Cold, Hard Football Facts article, which lists the greatest football duos in NFL history. I do not agree with several of the selections made by them. For example, by not mentioning Dan Marino? In any event, having read the article, here are my top 5:
1.) BB and Tom Brady: So far, three SBs and multiple playoff appearances in their reign...made more difficult because its' being accomplished in the salary cap era. This duo has been so effective that their competitors have had to revert to changing rules and intimidating officials to stop them;
2.) Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr: Five World Championships in the 60s and a near miss in Philadelphia in 1960 says it all...in a Celtic-like football dynasty;
3.) Bill Walsh and Joe Montana: Dominated the decade of the 80s and
changed the game with their so-called West Coast offense. Have to put an asterisk on this duo, though...as the great Jerry Rice also deserves credit for their success;
4.) Don Shula-Bob Griese two great minds thinking alike A very underrated duo that, if not for the success of a "Steel Curtain" in the 70s, would have challenged the Packers of Lombardi and Starr for dominance. They still managed to capture two SBs and the 72 undefeated season;
5.) Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith: Dominated the early 90s, winning 3 SBs in 4 years. This duo might have won another two had their meddling owner, Jerry Jones, not decided to play general manager. Tip of the cap also goes to coach Jimmy Johnson, who had several great drafts to build around these two studs.
Any thoughts on this topic? Who are your top 5?
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=1489
1.) BB and Tom Brady: So far, three SBs and multiple playoff appearances in their reign...made more difficult because its' being accomplished in the salary cap era. This duo has been so effective that their competitors have had to revert to changing rules and intimidating officials to stop them;
2.) Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr: Five World Championships in the 60s and a near miss in Philadelphia in 1960 says it all...in a Celtic-like football dynasty;
3.) Bill Walsh and Joe Montana: Dominated the decade of the 80s and
changed the game with their so-called West Coast offense. Have to put an asterisk on this duo, though...as the great Jerry Rice also deserves credit for their success;
4.) Don Shula-Bob Griese two great minds thinking alike A very underrated duo that, if not for the success of a "Steel Curtain" in the 70s, would have challenged the Packers of Lombardi and Starr for dominance. They still managed to capture two SBs and the 72 undefeated season;
5.) Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith: Dominated the early 90s, winning 3 SBs in 4 years. This duo might have won another two had their meddling owner, Jerry Jones, not decided to play general manager. Tip of the cap also goes to coach Jimmy Johnson, who had several great drafts to build around these two studs.
Any thoughts on this topic? Who are your top 5?
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=1489
