QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 03:17 PM)
The Bears could never, ever begin to approach the Elite 4.
New England
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Carolina
Let's take a look at this more closely. I will only list players who are above average (aka solid) or better. If you're merely adequate, you represent a hole as far as I'm concerned.
First off, one of the deepest defensive squads in the history of the NFL:
New England
FS: Eugene Wilson (All-Pro Caliber)
SS: Rodney Harrison (All-Pro Caliber)
CB: Duane Starks (Solid), Randall Gay (Solid)
CB: Asante Samuel (Solid), Tyrone Poole (Solid)
OLB: Willie McGinnest (Solid), Rosey Colvin (Solid)
ILB: Ted Johnson (Solid)
ILB: Chad Brown (Solid), Monty Beisel (Solid)
OLB: Mike Vrabel (All-Pro Caliber)
DE: Richard Seymour (All-Pro Caliber)
DT: Vince Wilfork (All-Pro Caliber)
DE: Ty Warren (All-Pro Caliber), Jarvis Green (Solid)
I'm counting 16 guys who are solid (aka above average) or better. There is not one hole on this defense.
It's New England, and then the following 3 teams:
Ted Johnson = retired