So far the majority of this blog has discussed elite level offensive players in the NFL. I have heard concerns from you the follower and I agree, defense wins championships and I need spend more time discussing the defensive aspect of the NFL. Every year come playoff time it is obvious that teams need elite level defensive players to win big games. What makes a championship team like this years Giants is when you have elite level players working as one cohesive unit to stop the opposition, even if they are the great Tom Brady.
That said, here are my thoughts on 5 of the elite level defensive players in the NFL. These are players who teams rely on to make plays and stop the opposition every game. An elite player on defense change an offenses entire game plan and that's what these guys can do.
Troy Polomalu
Troy Polomalu has been a main stay on the Steeler Defence since 2003 where he was drafted in the 1st round. Polomalu has led the Steelers to 3 Superbowl's, winning 2. He is a 7 time pro bowler and a 5 time all pro. He had the best season of his career in 2010 and was named the NFL's defensive player of the year. He was also named to the 2000's all decade at the safety position. Polomalu's speed and intensity make him a great player in his ability stop both the run and the pass as well make big plays on the ball.
Darrelle Revis
Darelle Revis is the leagues best cover corner and as such he has received the nickname Revis Island. Revis has proven he can cover any receiver in the NFL in a 1on1 match-up. This allows the Jets to rush quarterback more than most teams because they know Revis just won't be beat. Revis was named Defensive Player of the year in 2009. Since that time he has been named to the Pro Bowl and the All Pro team every year.
Haloti Ngata
Haloti Ngata is the leagues best Defensive Tackle. Teams are constantly forced to double team Ngata, which he normally, freeing up the rest of the Ravens Defence. It has been Ngata's presence over the past 5 years that has kept the Ravens at an elite status for so long. Ngata has been named to the All Pro team from 2008-2011. He has also had been named to 3 Pro Bowl teams. Statistics are not as prevalent for a Defensive Tackle but watching one Ravens game you can tell the Haloti Ngata is an elite defensive player.
Jared Allen
Jarred Allen has become the NFL's most prolific pass rusher this season. He led the league in sacks in 2011 and 2007 and was named to 4 Pro Bowl and All Pro teams. Allen constantly disrupts other teams offence as he is constantly in the face the opposing Quarterback.
Vote For Your Favourite Defensive Player in the NFL
Troy Polomalu has been a main stay on the Steeler Defence since 2003 where he was drafted in the 1st round. Polomalu has led the Steelers to 3 Superbowl's, winning 2. He is a 7 time pro bowler and a 5 time all pro. He had the best season of his career in 2010 and was named the NFL's defensive player of the year. He was also named to the 2000's all decade at the safety position. Polomalu's speed and intensity make him a great player in his ability stop both the run and the pass as well make big plays on the ball.
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