A look at the top left defensive ends in NFL history.
1. David “Deacon” Jones, Rams
Coined the term “sack” in the ’60s; matchups with Green Bay’s Forrest Gregg were the stuff of legend.
2. Willie Davis, Packers
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Didn’t miss a game in 12-year career; fixture on Packers’ dynasty of the ’60s.
3. Carl Eller, Vikings
Best pass rusher of “The Purple People Eaters” was NFL defensive player of the year in 1971.
4. Dan Hampton, Bears
Linchpin of the “46” defense dominated at end (right end first, then left when Richard Dent emerged).
5. Howie Long, Raiders
Eight Pro Bowls, Hall of Fame, Super Bowl ring for a guy from one of Villanova’s last football teams.
6. Gino Marchetti, Colts
Named NFL’s top defensive end of the first 50 years.
Next in line
Ed O’Bradovich, Bears: ’63 Bears legend had Doug Atkins at the other end.
Andy Robustelli, Giants: Eight championship games on one of NFL’s best defenses.
Reggie White, Eagles/Packers: Maybe greatest-ever mix of run stopper and pass rusher.
Jack Youngblood, Rams: Hall of Famer played 201 consecutive games.