The Pittsburgh Steelers have a long history of success at the outside linebacker position, so breaking down the best individual seasons from the position out of the team’s history is no easy task. That’s what John Thuney of Talk Of Fame Two tried to do, and he listed Jack Ham’s 1975 season as the best in team history, edging out T.J. Watt’s record-breaking 2021 season.
While Ham obviously didn’t put up the same sack numbers as Watt, he was playing in a 4-3 defense where coverage is more of a priority at the position. Ham was a Pro Bowler and made first-team All-Pro in ‘75 when he totaled 88 tackles, three sacks and an interception.