With the start of the 2021 regular season just weeks away, staff writers at The Athletic embarked on a fun NFL 100 countdown, highlighting the 100 greatest players in NFL history.
On Friday, the first Pittsburgh Steeler appeared in the countdown, as The Athletic Pittsburgh’s Mark Kaboly highlighted the path of one Pro Football Hall of Famer Dermontti Dawson, who not only revolutionized the center position after taking over for fellow Hall of Famer Mike Webster, but changed the trajectory of the Steelers’ rushing attack overall.
For his efforts on the field and his overall accolades, Dawson cracked the NFL 100 at No.