- 2013 Seattle Seahawks
There have been several teams with signature defenses in the modern era, and those teams are well-known. The 1970s Steelers, the 1985 Bears and the 2000 Ravens are among the best defensive teams that have ever taken the field.
The 2013 Seattle Seahawks may not be better than those vaunted defensive units, but they showed they belonged in the same conversation with those teams with their stellar performance. When it came to speed, hard-hitting, nastiness and overall aggressiveness, the 2013 Seahawks showed they belonged.
They also proved to be one of the best tackling teams in recent memory thanks to the play of middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, Kam Chancellor, Earl Thomas and Richard Sherman. The Seahawks were the top defensive team in the league in yards and points allowed.
Additionally, quarterback Russell Wilson proved to be a sensational leader and accurate passer, while running back Marshawn Lynch demonstrated that he could not be stopped between the tackles.
The Seahawks were at their best in Super Bowl XLXVIII when they overwhelmed Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos 43-8.
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