124 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The List: Top 5 ferocious hitters By Eric Allen ESPN.com Archive Big-time hitters make their presence felt almost every time they take the field. They play with a controlled aggression and have little regard for their own welfare. Here are my top five ferocious hitters in the league. Sean Taylor, FS, Washington Redskins: He's reckless and plays with no regard for his body. A great hitter has to have no fear of hurting himself and that's the way Taylor plays. He's a physically dominant football player and brings that Ronnie Lott type of aura. Troy Polamalu, SS, Pittsburgh Steelers: He's an impact player and brings the heat while playing at all three levels of the field. He's like a tiger on the field, but will miss tackles because he goes all out with his body. Brian Dawkins, FS, Philadelphia Eagles: He's another hitter who wreaks havoc on all three levels and absolutely destroys people. Rodney Harrison, FS, New England Patriots: He's known around the league for being a devastating tackler. After he delivers a big hit there are normally some flags and fines. Julius Peppers, DE, Carolina Panthers: He's a physical freak, and when he comes off the corner he hurts people. You can't say he's just a defensive end because unlike a lot of ends he delivers a blow that is remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Huh, since when has Harrison played FS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Wheres Ray ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 hopefully next year rhodes would be considered for such a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 hopefully next year rhodes would be considered for such a list. That would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Huh, since when has Harrison played FS? And when has Harrison played in the last two years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Sean Taylor is gonna get himself hurt one day soon. He is the most reckless football player I have seen since the rules were adjusted over the last several years. He is a danger to himself and others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Sean Taylor is gonna get himself hurt one day soon. He is the most reckless football player I have seen since the rules were adjusted over the last several years. He is a danger to himself and others I'd take a guy like that in a heart beat (minus the legal problems). I think everyone saw the difference Bob Sanders made on the Colts, he practically carried that defense 4 games straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 troy palumalu is already on the concussion watch list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Where is John 'the thug-turd' Abraham????? Oh,they said top 5 hitters, not quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Anyone notice how four of the five are safeties. Hopefully Rhodes can get to a level of violence where recievers and runners are staying away from his part of the field. Dawkins might very well be my favorite non-Jets player. The guy always comes to play with bad intentions and serious mayhem on his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Nobody can sniff Sean Taylor on this one. Nobody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Troll Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I would put Roy Williams on that list. He has made a career out of the only thing he does well (hitting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I would put Roy Williams on that list. He has made a career out of the only thing he does well (hitting). Dont you find it funny how those NFL commercials he has where they have him pushing the kids on the swings and they say "Roy Williams covers as much ground as anybody in the NFL blahblahblah but he needs your help" And then they have "Jonathan Vilma is famous for plugging holes blahblahblah". Whats next? "Chad Pennington throws the ball harder than most QBs in the NFL but he cant do it all by himself yadayadayada" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Dont you find it funny how those NFL commercials he has where they have him pushing the kids on the swings and they say "Roy Williams covers as much ground as anybody in the NFL blahblahblah but he needs your help" And then they have "Jonathan Vilma is famous for plugging holes blahblahblah". Whats next? "Chad Pennington throws the ball harder than most QBs in the NFL but he cant do it all by himself yadayadayada" ?? LOL POTW nom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I'm still suprised Ray Lewis isn't on the list.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I'd take a guy like that in a heart beat (minus the legal problems). I think everyone saw the difference Bob Sanders made on the Colts, he practically carried that defense 4 games straight. yeah somebody who spits like romanowski is really appealing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphklecko73 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Lewis and Zach Thomas both should be on that list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Lewis and Zach Thomas both should be on that list I think Leon Washington and Coles would both put Thomas on their list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I'm still suprised Ray Lewis isn't on the list.. they said 'hitters', not 'hitman' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 yeah somebody who spits like romanowski is really appealing as long as he takes the ball carrier to the ground...spit away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Anyone notice how four of the five are safeties. Hopefully Rhodes can get to a level of violence where recievers and runners are staying away from his part of the field. Dawkins might very well be my favorite non-Jets player. The guy always comes to play with bad intentions and serious mayhem on his mind. brian dawkins laying out reggie bush. probably 1 of the greatest hits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.I.MikeBleedsGreen Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 1.LOTT 2.LOTT 3.LOTT 4.LOTT 5.LOTT the five greatest hitters of all time in that order. Period!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviot Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I understand fans - including me - gets a kick out of a great hit. But sometimes it's better to wrap-up text-book style, than go for the big hit and miss the man. Besides, why put your body through that if you could just a s easily take him down with a regular tackle. You never see Vilma lay out a guy, but he's always up there with alot of tackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I believe Ed Reed deserves to be on that list along side Troy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowJet35 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I believe Ed Reed deserves to be on that list along side Troy. The Steelers suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I believe Ed Reed deserves to be on that list along side Troy. Are you talking about the Ed Reed that the Jets passed on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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