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Let’s start this off by admitting an awful truth: I screwed up in major fashion putting together my list of nominees. Somehow I did not add Claude Humphrey to this list, which is a spectacular mistake, given that he’s a Hall of Famer. So I’m making it right in the voting.
There is plenty to vote on here, a testament to how good this defense was in the 70s. So vote, give us our answers, and let us put together a full team.
Defensive Ends
Poll
Who were the best Falcons defensive ends from 1971-1980? (Top two selected)
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78%
Claude Humphrey
(72 votes) -
13%
John Zook
(12 votes) -
8%
Jeff Merrow
(8 votes)
Defensive Tackles
Poll
Who were the best Falcons defensive tackles from 1971-1980? (Top two selected)
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18%
Chuck Walker
(15 votes) -
17%
Mike Lewis
(14 votes) -
34%
Mike Tilleman
(27 votes) -
29%
Don Smith
(23 votes)
Linebackers: Tommy Nobis, Greg Brezina, & ....
Poll
Who was the better Falcons linebacker from 1971-1980?
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86%
Fulton Kuykendall
(74 votes) -
13%
Don Hansen
(12 votes)
Cornerbacks: Rolland Lawrence & Ken Reaves
Poll
Who was the better Falcons safety from 1971-1980?
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14%
Clarence Ellis
(12 votes) -
85%
Ray Easterling
(69 votes)