Offensive stars tend to get all the glory, because they’re the ones who are usually directly involved in putting points on the board. It’s easy to ask someone who their favorite player is and have them spit out a quarterback or receiver’s name. And of course as exciting as Russell Wilson and Doug Baldwin are to watch, for as long as I can remember watching football, it was always defense that caught my eye. For me, defense is king.
I love the guys who are that last line in keeping points off the board, who give it their all and make an impact with literal impact.