TecmoSuperJoe Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 The big man. Always had an affinity for these guys just because they were the biggest dudes, and it was cool to sometimes see multiple offensive lineman having to try and stop them from causing terror. Gilbert Brown, Grady Jackson, Ted Washington, Dan Wilkerson, Casey Hampton, Sam Adams, Tony Siragusa, Jerry Ball, etc. Some guys didn't always play nose in every defense, but had quality snaps in that role. I think my favorite overall though was Jamal Williams from the Chargers. Taken in 1998, took a few years to get some recognition, but I thought he was just one of the best at manhandling offensive lineman. Help me think of more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoosh Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Oh man, Grady Jackson is a throwback. He could swallow running backs in one bite. Give me Haloti Ngata. I don't even know if he played nose, but dude was a monster. And a Duck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinSting Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Csonka had the best noseguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonserinNC Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 The Bears were kind of were one of the last teams before Lovie Smith to just have big fat guys in the middle haha Ted Washington and Keith Traylor were ridiculous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ET80 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 He lined up over C at an angle, and then just destroyed every single thing breathing that didn't have horns on their helmet. Like watching a tasmanian devil... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Shoutout to former 49ers nose tackle Michael Carter and former Bills nose tackle Fred Smerlas. Guys that at the time played around 275 to 285, which would not be viable for for their position today. Still, great players for their era. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Raider Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Pat Williams was always a favorite of mine to watch. Him and Kevin Williams forming the "Williams Wall" was a treat. I always love guys that dominate the line of scrimmage and when you played against those guys on the interior you knew you were in for a dog fight all game long. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chops013 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Loved Potroast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 9 hours ago, swoosh said: One of my favorites. Rooted for the Jaguars a little back then with Kevin Hardy and Donovan Darius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Also forgot to mention Kelly Gregg. Played many years in Baltimore, starting most of his games. Never made a Pro Bowl, but I feel like he easily could have made a few. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Shaun Rogers Damon Harrison Jay Ratliff Brandon Williams Brandon Mebane Hollis Thomas Gilbert Brown Some of the more recant notable guys I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///mcompact Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Jay Ratliff. He anchored like he was 350lbs even though he often weighed in just under 300lbs. Even though he was at a weight disadvantage, his energy level stayed at a 10 all game long and he eventually wore down the interior O-linemen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnobili Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) are they nose guards or nose tackles also ima throw in Wilfork into the conversation Shaun Rogers was also fun but never consistently good Edited June 25, 2021 by Turnobili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnobili Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 18 hours ago, swoosh said: loved that line with Henderson and Stroud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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