All Redskins Defensive Team

This is a list of the best offensive players in Redskin history.

Defensive Ends:
Dexter Manley, Charles Mann, Gene Brito, Ron Mcdole

Manley is the career leader with 97.5 sacks as a Redskin.  Manley was an absolute beast who was a Pro Bowler and two time All-Pro.  He averaged almost 15 sacks a season over a four year stretch in the 80s.  Also he is a member of the 80 Greatest Redskins and Ring of Fame.

Mann played more games than any other DE in Redskins history, amassing 163 over his 11 seasons.  Mann was a four time Pro Bowler who forced 17 fumbles and had 82 sacks and 784 tackles during his Redskins tenure.  Mann is a three time Super Bowl Champion, one of the 80 Greatest Redskins and a member of the Ring of Fame.

  

Brito was a five time Pro Bowler and four time All Pro who played all 84 possible games during his seven seasons as a Redskin.  NFL player of the year in 1955 and one of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

Mcdole was another incredibly durable defensive end who never missed a game due to injury.  ‘The Dancing Bear’ played 114 games during his eight seasons in the burgundy and gold.  Sacks weren’t an official stat during his era so we are left guessing as to how many he had, however he did have six INT’s and seven fumble recoveries.  One of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

Defensive Tackles:
Dave Butz, Diron Talbert, Darryl Grant

Butz played 14 seasons for the Redskins and is a two time Super Bowl Champion.  Butz played in 203 games and is the Redskins all-time sack leader for a defensive tackle with 35.5 (sacks were kept for only half his career).  A Pro-Bowler and All-Pro, Butz is a member of the NFL 80’s All-Decade Team and one of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

Talbert played 10 seasons with the Redskins, playing in 142 games and earning a Pro Bowl trip.  Sacks and tackles were not an official stat during his era.  Missed only two games during his Redskins career.  One of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

Grant played 141 games for the Redskins and is a two time Super Bowl Champion.  Had several seasons with 100+ tackles, unheard of for a defensive tackle in this day and age.  Finished with 27 career sacks and high stepped his way to one of the biggest plays in the history of the Redskins against the Cowboys to get to the Super Bowl. 

  

Linebackers:
Chris Hanburger, London Fletcher, Monte Coleman, Wilber Marshall, Lavar Arrington, Neal Olkewicz

Hanburger played in 187 games over 14 seasons for the Redskins.  Sacks and tackles were not official statistics during his playing era but one can assume he is the Redskins all-time leader in tackles and near the top in sacks.  He was a nine time Pro Bowler, four time All-Pro, 1972 NFC Defensive Player of the Year, one of the 80 Greatest Redskins and a Hall of Famer.

Fletcher has been with the Redskins for six years.  He has lead the team in tackles each year.  He has made the Pro Bowl four times and been a two time All Pro.  Fletcher has also been the heart and soul of the team for six years.  He has solidified himself as a future hall of famer while with the Redskins.

Coleman played 215 games over 3 separate decades and 16 seasons for the Redskins.  First in career sacks for a linebacker with 43.5 and also had 1000+ tackles.  Is a three time Super Bowl champion and one of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

Marshall played 5 seasons for the Redskins, averaging 5 sacks, 5 turnovers and 125 tackles a season, Super Bowl Champion, Pro-Bowler and one of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

Arrington was an freak of nature at the linebacker position.  He was bigger, faster, and stronger than any linebacker before him.  He made three Pro Bowls with the Redskins and three All Pro teams.  Unfortunately a series of disagreements with a pompous, full of himself, defensive coordinator derailed his career.  In six short years he made a lasting impression and is one of the 80 greatest Redskins.

Olkdog appeared in 141 games for the Redskins, good for third all-time.  Tackles were not an official stat when he played but it’s been reported he had nearly 1,500 during his career.  He is a two time Super Bowl champion and one of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

  

Cornerbacks:
Darrell Green, Pat Fischer, Sammy Baugh

Darrell Green is arguably the best Redskin of all time.  He played for 20 years in the NFL and all for the Redskins.  He was a seven time Pro Bowler, four time All Pro, and is on the 1990s all NFL team.  He is also in the Hall of Fame and one of the 80 greatest Redskins.

Pat Fischer was a very small good corner for the Redskins.  He only made one Pro Bowl while with the Redskins.  But he is seventh all time on the Redskins interception list.  He is a member of the 80 greatest Redskins.

Baugh makes the all time list for offense and defense.  He lead the league in passing, interception made, and punting all in the same year.  Not only was he a great passer but he was a great defender.

Safety:
Sean Taylor, Ken Houston, Paul Krause

Taylor could have been the best Redskin of all time.  Unfortunately his career was cut short because he was killed during a home invasion.  He was the size of a linebacker but was as fast and had the cover abilities of a corner.  He was just hitting his prime before he was murdered.  He made two Pro Bowls and one All Pro team and a member of the 80 greatest Redskins. 

Houston was one of the best safeties to every play the game.  He had tremendous ball skills and had a knack for where the ball was going.  He was a seven time Pro Bowler, member of the 70s decade team, a member of the 75th NFL anniversary team, hall of famer, and member of the 80 greatest Redskins.

Krause was a great young player for the Redskins unfortunately we let him go and he continued his great career with the Vikings.  But he did make one Pro Bowl with the Redskins and was the rookie of the year.  He is also a member of the 80 greatest Redskins.