My first thought was that it would likely be a great running back but I think I have to go with Bruce Smith. Still tied for the most first-team all-Pro selections of any defensive player ever. He has both a peak and longevity that maybe only Jerry Rice can match for non-QBs. Would be really hard to make a case to top him that’s based on objectivity rather than subjective factors like “cultural impact.”
My first thought was that it would likely be a great running back but I think I have to go with Bruce Smith. Still tied for the most first-team all-Pro selections of any defensive player ever. He has both a peak and longevity that maybe only Jerry Rice can match for non-QBs. Would be really hard to make a case to top him that’s based on objectivity rather than subjective factors like “cultural impact.”