Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into Steelers history lately, specifically trying to figure out who the absolute BEST linebackers were. It’s a tough one, right? So many legends have worn the black and gold.
First, I started by just making a HUGE list. Seriously, everyone I could think of who even might be considered great. I scribbled down names like Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, Kevin Greene… you know, the usual suspects. My notepad was a mess!
Digging Through Stats and Old Games
Then, the real work began. I spent hours on the internet, looking up stats. Tackles, sacks, interceptions… the whole nine yards. I even found some old game footage on YouTube – grainy, black and white stuff, but totally awesome!
It became clear,there is a few clear front-runners,I made a shorter list,My list have five player,They are Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, James Harrison, T.J. Watt and Kevin Greene.
- Jack Ham: I watched film of this guy, and wow. So smooth, so smart. He just seemed to know where the ball was going.
- Jack Lambert: The intensity! He was just plain scary. That missing-teeth snarl… legendary.I love his passion!
- James Harrison:This guy is so strong,he just seemed to be getting better with age.
- T.J. Watt:A modern-day beast. He might even break some of those old records if he stays healthy.
- Kevin Greene:Pure energy,Long hair and a non-stop motor.
It’s almost impossible to pick just one as the absolute best. It feels wrong to leave anyone out!It’s all subjective, right? Depends on what you value most. But I had a blast going down this rabbit hole, and I’ve got a whole new appreciation for these incredible athletes.
