D82 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 4. Randy White (1975-1988)Career Highlights/Awards - 9x Pro Bowl selection (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985) - 9x All-Pro selection (1977, 1978 , 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985) - 1x Super Bowl Champion (XII) - Super Bowl XII Co-MVP - Member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team - Selected to the Ring of Honor in 1994 - Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1994 "His performances range anywhere from spectacular to spectacular. He could outmatch anybody's intensity from game to game." - Tom Landry Drafted by the Cowboys in the first round out of the University of Maryland in 1975, Randy White was moved to middle linebacker, where he backed up Cowboy great Lee Roy Jordan. White played mostly on special teams during his first two seasons, and appeared out of place at the linebacker position. During his third season in the league, the coaches decided to move White back onto the line inside at defensive tackle, a position "The Manster" would excel at for the remainder of his career. That just happened to also be the year the Cowboys won their second Super Bowl, with White earning MVP honors along with Harvey Martin. Blessed with the necessary traits to be a great defensive lineman in the league - quickness, balance, toughness, ability, desire, intelligence and durability - over his fourteen seasons with the Cowboys, White appeared in 209 games over that span and only missing one due to injury. He racked up 1,104 tackles and 111 sacks during his career, the latter good for third-best all-time in franchise history. His stand-out play on defense helped the Cowboys ten postseason appearances, three Conference championships and won Super Bowl victory. Randy White was the definition of a consumate professional, always giving it his all whether it be in practice or on the biggest stage in football. His teammates often struggled to keep up with him during those practices, and he earned the respect of both coaches and fellow players with his great play. White was selected to the Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1994, and had to wait just six years after his retirement to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame for his career accomplishments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 3. Bob Lilly (1961-1974)Career Highlights/Awards - 11x Pro Bowl selection (1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973) - 7x First Team All-Pro selection (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971) - 2x Second Team All-Pro selection (1970, 1972) - 1x Super Bowl Champion (VI) - 1960s All-Decade Team - 1970s All-Decade Team - Selected to the Ring of Honor in 1975 - Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1980 "As I've said before, another Lilly won't come along in my time. We're observing a man who'll become a legend. Nobody is better than Lilly." - Tom Landry A first round draft pick in 1961, the Cowboys first ever, Bob Lilly began his career as a defensive end and played very well...but it was obvious he was out of position. At the halfway point in his third season, Landry switched Lilly to defensive tackle, and he adjusted very well, becoming the main man on Dallas' feared "Doomsday Defense". Lilly was an All-Pro selection every year from 1964 until 1969, and once again in 1971. In his second to last season, the Cowboys finally made the Super Bowl, only to lose to the Baltimore Colts. Lilly was so furious that he tore off his helmet and tossed it 50 yards down the field, something he would later admit embarassed him. However, "Mr. Cowboy" along with the rest of the Cowboy squad would get their shot the following season as the team went on to destroy the Miami Dolphins with Lilly leading the charge. His 29 yard sack on quarterback Bob Griese, an Super Bowl record, was one of the most memorable plays in Super Bowl history. Following the game, Lilly decided to call it quits on what would be a Hall of Fame career. He appeared in fifteen playoff games during his tenure with the team and assisting the Cowboys to seven playoff victories, two Conference championships and of course, one Super Bowl victory. Bob Lilly was best known for his aggressive pass-rushing skills, and an ability to slice through plays with his agility and instincts. He was very durable throughout his career, playing 196 consecutive regular season games with the 1973 NFC Championship game being the only one he would miss in his career. His affectionate title of "Mr. Cowboy" was bestowed upon him for a good reason, as he was the first Cowboy to ever be inducted into the Ring of Honor, and was the first Cowboy player to spend their entire career with the team to be elected to the Hall of Fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 2. Roger Staubach (1969-1979) Career Highlights/Awards - 6x Pro Bowl selection (1971, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979) - 5x All-Pro selection (1971, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979) - 2x Super Bowl Champion (VI, XII) - Super Bowl VI MVP - Member of the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team - Selected to the Ring of Honor in 1983 - Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1985 "Roger Staubach might be the best combination of a passer, an athlete and a leader ever to play in the NFL." - Tom Landry Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round of the 1964 NFL Draft, Roger Staubach would not see the football field until 1969 as he fulfilled a military commitment in Vietman during that five year span. In 1969, Staubach finally got into a Cowboys uniform as a 27 year old rookie. Tom Landry constantly rotated between Morton and Staubach, which led to some unrest between Staubach and the head coach. In 1971, Craig Morton began as the starter but after a loss to the Saints, Staubach assumed the role. Landry would continue to rotate the two until Landry finally settled on Staubach in the eigth week of the season in which Staubach led the Cowboys to ten consecutive victories, including the teams first Super Bowl win over the Miami Dolphins in which Staubach was named the MVP for his impressive performance. Dallas would go on to win one more Super Bowl during Staubach's impressive career in which he posted over 153 touchdowns and 22,700 passing yards. He recorded the highest passer rating in the NFL in four different seasons during his career, and when he retired in 1979 his QB rating of 83.4 was the best of any quarterback up until that point. He was an incredible competitor, willing his team to victory numerous times and just had a passion for the game that was unmatched. He also led his team to twenty-three come-from-behind victories during his career, seventeen of those coming in the last two minutes of gamed which earned him the nickname "Captain Comeback." The Cowboys experienced great success with Staubach behind center, as the team never suffered a losing season and missed the playoffs just once during his eleven year career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 1. Larry Allen (1994-2005)Career Highlights/Awards - 10x Pro Bowl selection (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005) - 7x All-Pro selection (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) - 1x Super Bowl Champion (XXX) - Member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team - Member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team - Selected to the Ring of Honor in 2011 - Elected to the Hall of Fame in 2013 "He doesn't just block people, he hurts people. He is such a force that you really don't see anywhere else. He's probably the only guy who you watch on film who makes you cringe. He does something every week where you actually feel bad for the people who are playing him." - Michael Strahan A second round draft selection in 1994 out of Sonoma State, Larry Allen was one of the best lineman during his time and arguably the best guard of all-time. He was a member of the dominant offensive line that paved the way for Emmitt Smith's record breaking career and protected Aikman's blindside for most of his career as well. Allen was a rare blend of strength and speed, and this combination allowed him to play multiple positions on the line. He posted an unheard of 900-lb squat and deadlift as well as a 3-person assisted bench lift of 700+ lbs, making Allen one of (if not the most) physical lineman to ever play the game. He is only one out of three players to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different position (LT, LG, and RT) ever in league history. Allen played in ten Pro Bowls, (seven consecutive from 1995 to 2001), tied for second most ever in team history behind another Cowboy great, Bob Lilly. While a member of the Cowboys, Allen experienced just five losing seasons over his twelve seasons with the team and was a component in the Cowboys making the playoffs five years during that span as well. In 2013, Allen's first year of eligibility, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, further cementing his legacy as one if not the best offensive lineman to ever play the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plan9misfit Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I challenge the validity of this list. Not having Pat McQuistan is an insult to all things holy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 dangggg great job.. but dannnnggg it man.. you did some highly controversial pick orders.. But you do you meng.. I will Biatch more later or manana ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardHawk Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 31 minutes ago, plan9misfit said: I challenge the validity of this list. Not having Pat McQuistan is an insult to all things holy. I figured we're just waiting on 1A and 1B of the list. I assumed Allen was given 1C. It is also possible that the baby-eater and great LP simply do not fit on a list of mortal men. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Ok I will start with one beef now.. Larry Allen is possibly as good at his position as any player in NFL history is to theirs.. Yet as great as Allen was, he had no where near the impact to Dallas in winning or other similar types of reasons than maybe a half dozen players... so explain this pick please.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPJ Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Great job with the list. Maybe my bias since Aikman is my personal favorite of all time but not sure I'd have Aikman below Zack Martin and Ware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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