Dominant. Punishing. Funny?!
The “New York Sack Exchange” was one of the most feared defensive lines in NFL history. That’s generally how a position group gets its own name. Headlining the group was New York Jets soon-to-be Hall of Famer Joe Klecko, who was a Pro Bowler at three different defensive line positions. The other best-known member of the group was Mark Gastineau, who was on a Canton trajectory before he got in his own way.
Former Bengals and Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason recently described his offensive linemen’s fear when they had to face Klecko.