Diehardblues
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While I think we could present an argument he isn’t the greatest CB of all time he is one of the greatest athletes .Putting this out there because I am very curious plus his name came up in the top 3 defender thread.
I say absolutely yes. Great athlete for sure. Elite speed. Great CB but I don’t see him as the best of all time. He was a pure cover guy. Literally avoided tackles and contact. Even joked about it. I think that really hurt his greatness in my opinion. One of the biggest games in his career Irvin abused him plus he got away with a couple pass interference calls. So I say yes. Great player but not the best CB. Not in the discussion in my opinion.
What do you folks say?
The fact he could play so many positions in football and Major League Baseball as well places him as one of the most naturally gifted athletes of all time
IMO the greatest athlete of all time was Jim Thorpe.