MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 27, 1972: (L to R) Linebacker Nick Buoniconti #85 and defensive lineman Manny Fernandez #75, of the Miami Dolphins, on the bench during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on November 27, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
On Monday, the NFL world and the Miami Dolphins lost the greatest coach in league history, Don Shula. His coaching career had some special players.
Don Shula coached phenomenal teams throughout his career but who sits at the top of those teams defensively? We take a look.