The defensive-minded New York Giants led by Bill Parcells. The powerful Washington Redskins rushing attack led by the Hogs. The west coast San Francisco 49ers ballerinas whose grace was only surpassed by touchdowns.
Over three decades ago, NFL teams could, indeed, showcase and ride a specific identity. It was real. It was practiced. It was executed on a weekly basis despite the opponent.
Teams used to say this: we’re going to do what we do and we dare you to stop us.
That aspect of NFL football is dead. While identities exist on a much smaller scale, we’ll never run into another west-coast Bill Walsh squad.