NFL Defensive dorsum have a reputation for being mean , intemperately - slay guy wire . And many defensive backs like " Mean " Joe Greene , Dick Butkus and Ronnie Lott were just that .
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Larry Wilson was the All - Pro Safety for the St. Louis Cardinals . He was an outstanding coverage participant , extend the league with 10 interceptions in 1966 and pull back with a squad record of 52 interception .
Joe Schmidt was one of the near middle line backer in the NFL . He help develop the middle linebacker perspective into the dominant pro defensive position . Schmidt insert the Hall of Fame in 1973 .
