While the offensive line might be the most important position group on the field, the defensive line is literally the first line of defense. Teams that have great defenders on the line of scrimmage often control the outcome of games by imposing their will on the opposing offense. Those who don’t believe how important defensive linemen are need look no further than Reggie White, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Mean Joe Greene and the father of the quarterback sack, Deacon Jones.
When you have more than one great lineman on the field at the same time, the real fireworks begin.