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Originally Posted by GrizzlyBuck
The back seven is potentially the best we've ever had in terms of talent and depth, and I just hope they let them use that ability and just sub out for them if they're tired.
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I would say the '98 back 7 was and still is the most talented we've had since the '68-'75 era teams.
Winfield, Plummer, Barry and Moore were the best secondary we've had since I've been old enough to remember. Nate Clements was the nickel back for gods sake. They were significantly better than the current group no matter how much they improve. The two starting CB's and the nickel were all first round draft picks and true shut down corners. They all shut down the pass and played the run equally well.
Diggs, Big Kat and J Rud were equal to or better than our current LB's as well. JL is a stud but no way in hell he's the block shedding, inside run stopper that AK was. Diggs was as athletic as Freeman, the only one I'd say wasn't better than the current group was J Rud but his leadership was invaluable.