Is this true about the 1970's Steelers ??

edmundfitzgerald

I heard from someone today that the Steelers had 13 turnovers in two consecutive playoff games in the 70's and won them both

If this is true, what year was this ?? And if it's true, than that defense has to be the greatest of all time.

BPorter26

It was 1975 and they turned the ball over 12 times in two games. 5 vs. the Colts (28-10) and 7 vs. the Raiders (16-10).

scooperqpr

Why do you think they are called Stealers?

lawnmowerman

<< <i> And if it's true, than that defense has to be the greatest of all time. >>



The 1985 Bears would argue that point.

grote15

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<< <i> And if it's true, than that defense has to be the greatest of all time. >>



The 1985 Bears would argue that point. >>



For one season, the Bears are right up there with '85, but for an era, it's Pittsburgh, hands down.

When Bradshaw got hurt during the '76 season, his rookie backup, the immortal Mike Kruczek, was 6-0.

hyperchipper09

For one season I might go with the 85 Bears. For nearly decade however the Steelers were, well, a real dynasty. D was loaded, so, on the one hand they had no excuses NOT to be great LOL. Redskins ended the Bears hope, slim as it was, of a dynasty in back to back years 86-87. Not a fan of either Steelers or Bears, but saw enough of both.

edmundfitzgerald

I don't think you can compare the 85 Bears to the Steelers of the 1970's.

Those guys on the Bears could only be great for one season. Those guys in Pittsburgh did it year after year after year.
Yeah, you can be great for a season or two, but try being great for an extended period in the rough NFL. Not knocking the 85 Bears though.

edmundfitzgerald

In that 1976 season that Grote spoke of, the Steelers D gave up 28 points in their last nine games. That's an average of a field goal a game for 9 straight.

They lost in the playoffs though with Rocky Bleier and Franco Harris both out due to injury.

lawnmowerman

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<< <i> And if it's true, than that defense has to be the greatest of all time. >>



The 1985 Bears would argue that point. >>



For one season, the Bears are right up there with '85, but for an era, it's Pittsburgh, hands down.

When Bradshaw got hurt during the '76 season, his rookie backup, the immortal Mike Kruczek, was 6-0. >>



Totally agree.

I wasn't sure if we were talking about the 75 Steelers or the entire decade of the 70's.

GDM67

<< <i>Redskins ended the Bears hope, slim as it was, of a dynasty in back to back years 86-87. >>



Exquisite revenge for 1984.

thehallmark

Steelers had the better legacy team, lead by the defense. Bears might have had a chance to match them but the strike messed up the coaching situation and the defense lost a couple of key guys during the infancy of free agency. The Bears offense was also working against them most of the time, which helped prevent them from becoming a dynasty.

Steelers defenders were also excellent at utilizing all of the.....uhhhh.....tools at their disposal.

BellagioPokerKing

<< <i>In that 1976 season that Grote spoke of, the Steelers D gave up 28 points in their last nine games. That's an average of a field goal a game for 9 straight.

They lost in the playoffs though with Rocky Bleier and Franco Harris both out due to injury. >>



I am 53 years old, live five minutes from the Hall and as anyone who knows me, personally, or from this website would attest, I am an NFL nutcase.

In case you missed that, read that again, and think about it. The Steelers defense gave up 28 points in their last NINE games. Definitely, the GREATEST defense I have ever seen.

And, by the way, I am a Browns fan, and I HATE the Steelers.

Rocke

ClockworkAngel

The 1985 Bears probably had the best season ever on defense, but as a whole there's no comparison. The 70's steelers were the best ever. Think of the names: Lambert, mean joe, ham, LC, Donnie shell, Dwight white. Ridiculously good. They carried Bradshaw

Steelernation

+ Mel Blount....made a rule because of him

Mick65

Also, back then, teams stayed together. Those guys had the advantage of playing together for several years. I miss that about professional sports..."Those were the days"..

DezHood

They also had arguably four of the best players ever at their positions. Joe Greene and Mel Blount are no brainers to me as GOAT. When you separate linebackers by where they lined up, it's pretty easy to come up with Jack Ham as the greatest ever strong side linebacker. The toughest one is MLB because there have been so many great ones. This comes down to opinion, but I'd personally take Lambert because I think with his pass coverage skills, he'd be equally effective today. He really made Bud Carson's cover 2 scheme possible.