Top 10 NFL Safeties of the Modern Era (1960 to 2015)
In 2000, legendary Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson said, "I never really had a fear of defensive backs because of my size. Those were the guys you could just run over. But Ronnie (Lott), he was a guy who hit like a linebacker, but he'd be coming from 25 yards out with a full head of steam. You wouldn't see him coming, then...bam! You're on the 49ers highlight film." Lott was often called the final piece of the 49ers 1980s dynasty; Lott went full speed ahead with 4 world championships and a festival of hits that made warner wolf's plays of the month every month.
Its Joeysworld
Any guy who can play after getting his finger cut off during a game and, go back and play says it all.
Stephen Dennis Atwater nicknamed "Smiling Assassin" is a former American football player who spent most of his career playing free safety for the Denver Broncos.
To bad his Career was cut short because of lousy Doctors.
30/30 club speaks for itself
John Terrence Lynch, Jr. is a former American football strong safety who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League and is a current color commentator for the Fox network's coverage of the NFL. The guy was a complete stud.
Same as Lynch and was a hitter like Atwater.
The greatest Ball Hawk Safety EVER!
Troy Aumua Polamalu is a former American football strong safety who played his entire twelve-year career for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was just a great player.
I think He was extremely underrated. Not to take anything away from the guys I didn't mention but, the other guys would be Hanks, Cherry, Mc Donald, Adrian Wilson, among others.
