A little game from the '90s

[xwalker]

As we enter the playoffs, I thought it would be cool to play a little game. You can pick players from the '90s team to put on this team for the playoffs. The '90s players would come onto the team in their prime. Who do you pick?

The rules:

1. You get only two players. Offense, defense or special teams.

2. You can't pick one of the Triplets. As amazing as it would be to see Irvin lined up on the same offense as Irvin, it just wouldn't be fair.

3. Explain your picks.

For me:

1. Charles Haley. He was the one who put the '90s team over the top and I think he would do the same for this team. We are currently badly in need of an edge rusher and he would provide for that. Plus, he would add some meanness and attitude.

2. Darren Woodson. I almost went Deion here because we need a corner badly but I think Darren is a better pick. Deion was just too much about himself and this team is about the team. Maybe I am wrong though. Darren would lock down one safety spot and give leadership to the secondary.

So, who do you pick?

Some people will pick their favorite players, but you really have to consider what the weak spots on this team. My favorite nineties player was Erik Williams, but adding EW or LA would just take the OL from really good to super really good; whereas, some other areas of the team could be upgraded from barely passable to really good.

Haley seems like a lock because that would represent an upgrade at the biggest need spot on the team.

The choice for the 2nd spot would be Deion or Woodson. Woodson would be the leader of the secondary and defense but Deion (on the field) is the greatest CB of all time. Not only did Deion shutdown the top receivers, but he added that element of INTs and INTs that were likely to be returned for TDs.

My picks:
Haley
Deion

Edit: Deion would also upgrade punt returns.