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purplefaithful · 01-17-2019, 10:45 PM

Has there ever been another time in Vikings history where the back 4 of the D were the strength of the team personnel wise?

I'm thinking back to the 70's - but that PPE front 4 was more amazing imo than Kasulke, Bryant & crew. Maybe Burnsies days with Browner and crew?

Maybe some of you dont think the DB's are the elite unit on this vikings squad???

01-17-2019, 11:06 PM

Best 4 starters, best depth in my 50 years...

01-17-2019, 11:58 PM

Most DBs throughout the years have been average at best. A few good ones, more in the safety category than CB. But never the depth, nor at the starter level in my recollection.

01-18-2019, 01:34 AM

The 1975 Vikings were pretty good...corners Bobby Bryant & Nate Wright and safeties Terry Brown & Paul Krause. 18 INT's between the 4 of them. Back when "ball hawking" was a thing.

01-18-2019, 01:37 AM

98 and 75 - the best teams to never make a SB...

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01-18-2019, 02:16 AM

The late 80's were pretty good. I liked Browner at safety better then Smith. I still like Rhodes better then Lee. As Ralphie says though. For overall strength that 75 team was incredible.

01-18-2019, 02:40 AM

You know how we all feel about the OL for the last few years? With the exception of the eras you mention, I think that is how we all felt about our DBs for a very long time. I’m not sure how the current crop compares but they are at least equal to those you mentioned. They are pretty special.