First Line of Defense

As we all know The first line of defense in football is the defensive lineman. Without the defensive lineman linebackers and safeties would get steam rolled by the offensive line. Defensive linemen are the biggest, strongest, and the meanest players in the game of football. That is why Warren Sapp, JJ Watts, and Haloti Ngata are the best players in the NFL.

Foremost Warren Sapp is a prime example of why defensive linemen are the best players in the NFL. He was drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Miami. He was a 7 time pro-bowler; 4-time first team all pro. He was also inducted into the hall of fame in 2013. He racked up 96.5 sacks which is unheard of as an interior lineman. He was said to be one of the quickest interior lineman of all time. He dominated football. He was the reason his team won so many games. His first step got him pass all offensive linemen and into the quarterbacks' chest. He was unblockable. That is why I think defensive linemen are the best players in the NFL.

Another excellent example of why defensive linemen are the best in the NFL is Haloti Ngata. He currently plays for the Baltimore Ravens. He has three hundred and sixty two career tackles and counting, 22 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 4 forced fumbles. He has played for the Baltimore Ravens for 8 years and is still currently playing. At 6'4 and 340 pounds He is currently labeled as one of the best players in the NFL if not the best.He is currently the Bell cow for the Baltimore Ravens. This means he is one of the best players on the team and is a leader on defense. Ngata dominates in every position on the defensive line that is why quarter backs throw the ball away and running backs run away from him when they see him. Ngata is another great example of why defensive lineman are the best players in the NFL.

In addition to Ngata and Sapp, is JJ Watts. JJ Watts is the best player at any position of the defensive line. He can beat any single block in the NFL and can still take on the double team. He is the true epitome of why the best players in the NFL are lineman. Watts is the first player in the NFL history to record 16.5 sacks and tip 15 passes in a single week. He is what we would call a true beast in the game of football. He and Ngata are currently competing to see who the best is. Watts was awarded defensive player of the year last year. Recording twenty and a half sacks last season he has set the standards pretty high.

In conclusion, The best players in the NFL are defensive lineman and JJ watts, Warren Sapp, and Haloti Ngata are the best examples. The have to stop the running back and Quarterback which both can get the ball and score. So they are the difference makers in the game without a good defensive line you're bound to go home crying.