The University of Wisconsin–Madison Badgers have drafted 302 players into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Unfortunately, Jim Marshall is one of those men.While stats aren’t readily available from Marshall’s early playing career, the defensive end,The defensive lineman didn’t last long in Cleveland, though. It's arguable whether he should rank ahead of Doleman -- they were on the same team, and Millard was considered the better player, but then Doleman played at a very high level for much longer. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.Minnesota Vikings news from FanSided Daily,Linval Joseph of the Minnesota Vikings is the prototypical 4-3 nose tackle,Everson Griffen is among 2018’s top 20 NFL players,15 Worst Free Agents Signings of All-Time,Paul George Rumors: Lakers Aren't Sure Star Will Sign, Thunder to Offer Max Deal,Rick Spielman of the Vikings ranked as third best NFL general manager.Will Dennis Green ever be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. All you have to do is look at some of the names left off:I agree. This selection comes without much thought due to his Hall of Fame status, even if …
7th in the NFL in sacks and 10th in TFLs since coming into the league. To me, Keith Millard was the most dynamic Viking defensive lineman I've ever seen, with the exception of Alan Page.On another note, it's nice to see Jerry Ball getting some love in this thread too. Wisconsin's first drafted player in the NFL was Eddie Jankowski, who was the 9th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers in 1937. But in my mind...and on my list...all around effectiveness against both the run and the pass is more valuable than someone who comes off the bench to rush the passer on third down.
cAV 53, peak AV 8 twice. No position has changed more in the history of the Vikings, because of "specialization" than the positions along the defensive line. cAV 69 (47 in MIN), peak AV 13, 11, 9, 8 twice. However, you don't have to see someone play "in your lifetime" to know whether or not they fit into your top 10.
Seven seasons (5 in MIN) with 7+ sacks, as a DT.Linval Joseph.
Then an NFL record. 2 Pro Bowls (1969-70), cAV 88 (85 in MIN), peak AV 16, 14, 11, 9, 8 twice. While offensive players may grab most of the headlines, defenses usually win championships. I will also rate higher those players who played during a time when defensive line statistics were non existents. After his first NFL campaign, Marshall joined the Minnesota Vikings; while there are different versions of what actually happened—as explained by,With the Vikings, Marshall teamed up with Alan Page, Carl Eller, and Gary Larsen to form the Purple People Eaters. 2 Pro Bowls (1991-92), cAV 114 (70 in MIN), peak AV 11 twice, 10, 9 three times. cAV 33, peak AV 17 in 2018. With 148 career sacks (as an interior lineman–I can’t stress that enough), four Super Bowl appearances, and four defensive player of the year honors, Page was one of the most impactful players of the era. Too many good ones.Well...I see your point. I never saw Babe Ruth or Ted Williams swing a bat, but I know they were great hitters. We asked for your Top 10 Vikings players of all time and more than 5,000 people responded. 1 Pro Bowl (2018). A very good and well rounded DE but arguably never elite.Pat Williams. He was the most versatile defensive linemen in the 2000s, excelling in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes for New England.
After the Vikings selected him in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft, McDaniel was immediately thrown on to the team’s starting offensive line. I knew this list, of all that I produce, would be full of great players.I can see that point as well...but I would think the top 3 that I listed could also be included in the "great" category.I can't go that far. Those with Jim Marshall, however, had an extra advantage. If you have an account.#2 on the all-time list. He was one of my favorites back in the day too.Allen did have a higher peak but Doleman played better longer and has the HOF. So, here are the Top 10 Defensive Linemen in Vikings History.This is an awfully deep list and you could probably easily break it down to have 2 top 10 lists, splitting DEs and DTs with how good this position group has been in Vikings' history.
Forget just making this list, Page ought to be considered for the greatest Minnesota Vikings player of all time.