2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Pro Career: 1981-87 Seattle Seahawks One of the few undrafted players to earn election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Brown was as consistent of a cornerback as there may have ever been. Haynes, a first round pick in 1976, had an easy transition into the NFL when he intercepted eight passes to earn All-Rookie honors. Hes seventh all-time in career interceptions (27) in Redskins history. Deion Sanders In terms of his speed, Green was on another level. Lavender earned back-to-back Pro Bowls during the 79-80 seasons and is a Super Bowl Champion. College: Michigan State LAWRENCE TAYLOR HOF: 1982 HOF: 1983 No doubt about it, No. He ranks 21st all-time in career interceptions with 54, only going one season without picking off a quarterback;his last, at the age of 42. College: UCLA In all, he had 34 interceptions for 792 yards and 3 TDs. The Washington Redskins entrenched in the history of NFL fabric since 1932, have had several great cornerbacks who have lined up against opposing offenses. The peak of his Hall of Fame career came at the end of the 60s and spanned to the mid 70s at which time he received All-Pro honors each season from 1967 to 1973. During his career he was selected to six straight Pro Bowls and was voted for a total of five All-Pro teams. Steelers All-Franchise Quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw 197083 Bradshaw gets the starting quarterback spot. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Earlier this offseason, we identified Washington's "Franchise Five" -- a part of a CBS Sports original series which dove into the five most impactful people in franchise history. A first- or second team All-Pro choice 11 times, Smith finished his career with a record 200 sacks. Stay connected to the Capitals and Wizards with the MyTeams app. Selmon, the winner of the Outland and Lombardi Trophies while in college, was the Buccaneers first-ever draft pick in 1976. HOF: 1989 The Washington Redskins are one of the most legendary franchises in NFL history, and many stars have spent time playing football in the nation's capital. Pro Career: 1963-66 Denver Broncos; 1967-1978 Oakland Raiders. College: Michigan College: North Carolina HOF: 2006 WebHaynes, who was born on July 1, 1953, in Denison, Texas, recorded 28 interceptions and 1,159 yards on 111 returns, a 10.4-yard average during his seven years with the Patriots. Pro Career: 1962-1976 Los Angeles Rams. DAVE BUTZ He was voted to nine straight Pro Bowls during his career and was key to a defense that helped the Vikings to four Super Bowl appearances. Hall of Famer, 2-time Super Bowl Champion, 7-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro. The former undrafted product out of Oklahoma earned his first Pro Bowl nod this past season, and has recorded 437 punts for Washington and averaged 46.6 yards per punt. He was a first- or second-team All-Pro choice five times. WebRedskins All-Time Best/Worst Cornerbacks. Lott earned All-Decade honors at safety even though he played almost half of the seasons in the 80s as an All-Pro cornerback. JIMMY JOHNSON College:Washington State Pro Career: 1969-1981 Pittsburgh Steelers. 8. Pro Career: 1974-1984 Pittsburgh Steelers. Pro Career: 1968-1974, 1976-77 Miami Dolphins Originally established in 1932, the Redskins are one of just five NFL clubs to record over 600 regular-season and postseason wins. HOF: 2002 A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Kansas City Committee of 101 in 1980. He looks like a gremlin. Pro Career: 1981-1992 Chicago Bears. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Best Cornerbacks of All Time Cornerbacks are the part of defensive backs whose primary duty is to cover the receivers from catching the ball and thus keep the opposition from scoring. Perhaps his greatest reputation came for making big plays at the right time. A ten Banks was a vital contributor on two Super Bowl-winning teams with the New York Giants. Truth be told he probably doesnt deserve to be on this list, hes a decent corner. He registered 46 interceptions during his career and was selected to nine Pro Bowls. RONNIE LOTT Tippett, the Patriots second round pick in the 1982 NFL draft, didnt earn a starting position on his team until his second season. Featuring 2018-2019 Commanders and some of the greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time, the best Redskins CBs include DeAngelo Hall, Darrell Green, Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot, and Josh Norman. Ken Houstons Hall of Fame career included a magical 1971 season when he intercepted nine passes and returned a record four of them for TDs. Smith, the first overall selection in the 1985 NFL Draft, took the league by storm when he earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. College: Purdue And he stole, literally stole $$he was the original Albert Haynesworth. This is part 5 in a series of posts in which Ill list my choices for the Redskins all-time best and worst players at each position. https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2017/04/06/top-4-redskins-cornerbacks-of-all-time/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bailey was a 4-time Pro Bowler and shutdown corner during his tenure. 10:40 am ET, Redskins' all-time single game record with four touchdowns, Ex-NFL GM's best picks, hidden gems in 2023 NFL Draft, Texans' Stroud puts pre-draft test drama behind him, Peterson says Steelers had the 'steal' of the NFL Draft, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. motivated after draft slide, Falcons, Lions use same rationale for taking Round 1 RB, Prisco's draft grades for all 32 teams: Eagles ace it, 2024 mock: Williams No. Pro Career: 1969-1981 Pittsburgh Steelers Minnified, who signed with the Browns as a free agent out of the USFL, earned All-Rookie honors in 1984. He earned Player of the Year honors again in 1988. Anderson was at his prime at the exact time when the Dolphins dominated the NFL in the early 1970s. All Rights Reserved. While Let me know in the comments. Lambert, a second round pick of the Steelers in the 1974, was also a member of the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1970s. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. CLIFF HARRIS College: Missouri He accumulated 37 interceptions for 671 yards and 4 TDs during his career. College: East Texas State Twice during the 1970s, he intercepted a career-high six passes (1970 and 1975). JACK HAM Behind him on the depth chart, we have fan favorite Clinton Portis, who is second in franchise history when it comes to rushing yards. Pro Career: 1978-1989 Green Bay Packers Two Hall of Fame teammates, Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen tutored Youngblood early in his career and helped him quickly get on track for a Hall of Fame career himself. The anchor of the Rams Fearsome Foursome that also included fellow Hall of Famer Deacon Jones, Olsen was also a member of the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1960s. Agree, disagree? Here are the top 5 cornerbacks in NFL history: Top 5 NFL Cornerbacks #1 Deion Sanders Deion Sanders for the 49ers Sanders played for the Atlanta Falcons, San What three-time Super Bowl The Hall of Fame two-way player led the Redskins to their first NFL Championship in 1937 and holds the distinction of being the first Redskins player to record a 100-yard receiving game. Pro Career: 1974-1984 Pittsburgh Steelers. In 1985 he was the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year as he helped lead the Bears, using its innovative 46 Defense, to a 15-1 record and a run through the postseason capped by a victory in Super Bowl XX. Green played 20 seasons and 295 games as a Redskin! Who is first in terms of rushing yards? While making an all-time list is always difficult, it is especially so when considering some of the greats that have come through the nations capital. Now look at the league today: it's all about deep passes and putting up points. Pro Career: 1961-1976 San Francisco 49ers. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. He recorded 12 interceptions and eight forced fumbles in his 57 career combined regular season and postseason games. Ryan Kerrigan had to make the roster since he is just one sack from tying Manley's record. He easily transitioned into the NFL and led his team in sacks (11) in his first season. 10. The first pick he made upon taking over the Steelers was Joe Greene. HOF: 1988 Pro Career: 1970-1983 Pittsburgh Steelers. Bobby Mitchell Makes History. DICK ANDERSON Long, at 6-5, 268 pounds, was an athletic specimen who was big enough to bull rush through an offensive line, but fast enough to turn around the corner and tackle the quarterback or ball carrier. He moved on to Green Bay as the NFLs first big name free agent to switch teams and continued his dominant play. He had multiple interceptions during each of his 10 seasons including a career-high 5 picks during theCowboys Super Bowl season in 1977. Larry Brown got the nod as our starting running back since he picked up an MVP during the 1972-73 season and shares the Redskins' all-time single game record with four touchdowns. Draft: Washington Redskins in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. He was added to the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 20th player. He had a career interceptions record of 53 which were ranked 22nd all-time in NFL history. HOF: 1984 Sonny Jurgensen gets the second-string spot because of his Hall of Fame status and Joe Theismann finishes out our imaginary quarterback room. section: | slug: washington-redskins-all-time-53-man-roster-john-riggins-darrell-green-headline-legendary-depth-chart | sport: football | route: article_single.us | HOF: 1990 He's been one of the biggest bright spots in what has been a tough stretch recently for the Redskins. Monday, March 28, 2011. College: Texas Christian College: UCLA As for the punter position, we considered going with Mike Bragg -- who has played in more games and recorded more punts than any player in Redskins franchise history. He led the NFL in interception return yards his first year and again in 1970. To recap, that ended up being a 1st rounder, 2nd rounder and Joe Washington for a 6th round pickOuch!! Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2019 . He earned All-Pro accolades for the first of four times in 1976. Darrell Green is a Redskins legend, but he is also a legend of the game of football. A member of the AFLs All-Time Team, Bell continued to stay at the top of his game when he and the Chiefs became part of the NFL in 1970. BOBBY BELL Possibly the most intimidating player on Pittsburghs Steel Curtain defense of the 1970s, Lambert quickly developed into the prototype middle linebacker. JACK LAMBERT College: Southern University Hall of Famer Cliff Battles is an absolute legend since he led the league in rushing during his rookie campaign in 1932 and became the first NFL player to rush for 200 yards in a game the very next year. In fact, eight of the decades Super Bowls were won by just three clubs the San Francisco 49ers (4), Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (2), and the Washington Redskins (2). In all, he played in eight Pro Bowls, seven AFC championship games, and four Super Bowls. As for the wide receivers and offensive line, those were fairly easy decisions. He was twice named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in the 70s and was an All-Pro or All-AFC nine times in his career. He started his career with 58 consecutive starts before being sidelined with a rib injury late in 1979. College: Rutgers LESTER HAYES fatpickle Date: He used his speed and strength to shut down receivers throughout his career. Posted by Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. By the evening, though, after the team traded Quinton Dunbar to the Pro Career: 1967-1972 Houston Oilers; 1973-1980 Washington Redskins. For opposing quarterbacks, betting College: Miami (FL) Martins finest season of his career came during the Cowboys Super Bowl season. It wasnt until White moved from linebacker to defensive tackle in this third season that he began to emerge as a NFL superstar. The National Football League's All-Decade Teams have been determined by the Pro Football Hall of Fames Selection Committee. MEL BLOUNT BOB LILLY College: Southern California Pro Career: 1969-1973 Baltimore Colts, 1974 Green Bay Packers, 1975-1983 Oakland Raiders. HOF: 1990 A first round selection in the 1973 NFL Draft, his durability allowed him to play 216 games over his 16-season career. Davis was the 87 pick, as the Redskins clearly didnt learn anything from 85 (see #1 on this list). Twitter: @champbailey. Dennis Thurman was an 11th-round pick. College: Louisville Lester Hayes, an All-America linebacker in college, converted to cornerback in the pros, and quickly evolved into one of the most feared defensive backs in the league. L.C. KENNY EASLEY Top 5 Cornerbacks of All-Time, this one was TOUGH.Chaos after Number 1 pic.twitter.com/rkjZtB9uWo. Davis would win a Super Bowl and did have a decent 89 season, but I remember him getting beat on the reg. We saved a spot on our 53-man roster for former Washington return specialist Brian Mitchell. ALAN PAGE In all, he picked off 47 passes which was a 49ers record at the time of his retirement. He continued to improve from that point and is now considered to be one of the greatest defensive players of all time. Tight end was another tough position to choose from. Pro Career: 1967-1978 Minnesota Vikings; 1978-1981 Chicago Bears. It's pretty incredible that we left two Super Bowl MVPs off this list (Mark Rypien and Doug Williams), but Williams was especially a tough cut. It requires intellect, talent, and vision. In all, he was named first- or second-team All-Pro six times and was selected to four Pro Bowls. {GALLERY}MIKE SINGLETARY A tremendously hard worker, Minnifield utilized computer technology to study his opposing receivers tendencies. CARL BANKS College: Minnesota He also was adept at covering tight ends or running backs on pass plays and had 22 career interceptions. The Redskins' all-time secondary wasn't too tough to figure out, as we have Hall of Famers Darrell Green and Champ Bailey starting at the cornerback spots. He was also the only member to list Green, though it's a well-deserved spot. The 28th and final player selected in the first round of the 1983 draft, Green went on to play 20 seasons in the NFL, all with the Redskins, and win three championships. "The Hogs" gave us plenty of options and Hall of Famers Art Monk and Charley Taylor are leading our wideouts. Washington's starting defensive ends are quite a dynamic duo, as Dexter Manley is the Redskins' sack leader with 91 and Charles Mann is not far behind with 82. Pro Career: 1965-1973 Chicago Bears. JACK YOUNGBLOOD BRUCE SMITH He never intercepted more than five passes in a single season, but Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry once described Lott as a linebacker playing safety. Known for his bone-jarring hits, Lott racked up 63 interceptions in his career and twice led the NFL in the category. Three players Anthony Muoz, Jerry Rice, and Lawrence Taylor were unanimous selections to the All-Decade Team. LOUIS WRIGHT Stating that, it is not surprising to see players from these teams all over the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1980s roster. Using their total body of work in Washington as the overall barometer, heres a breakdown as to who the top cornerbacks in Redskins history are: Fischer from the Nebraska was a 17th-round draft choice by St. Louis in the 1961 draft. Chosen in the 3rd round of the 2000 draft, Harrison appeared in a grand total of 2 games during the 2000 season. In 6 seasons hes totaled 8 INTs and 3 times as many drops. Butkus is regarded as one of the toughest and meanest players ever to step onto a NFL field. Pro Career: 1971-1982 Pittsburgh Steelers. Larry Brown got the nod as our starting running back since he picked up an MVP during the 1972-73 season and shares the Redskins' all-time single game record with four touchdowns. Three times in his NFL career he picked off eight passes in a season including his rookie season and in 1973 when he captured his lone interception title. A ten-time Pro Bowl selection, Taylor finished his career in second place on the all-time sack list with 132.5. 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