A few posts back, I created an offensive starting 11 using only players from other sports. Today, I will reveal my starting defensive side of the ball. I have determined that I will be running a 3-4 defense because I would rather have speed and athleticism through my middle than extra big guys up front, and to be honest it was easier to pick from athletic players than to find a fourth overweight professional athlete.
CB: Gary Payton
(6'4", 180 lbs)
Gary "The Glove" Payton is one half of what will be a very athletic and ball hawking secondary. Payton, 4th all time in steals in NBA history, is one of the best all time when playing man to man defense which will help him to be a shut down corner on any receiver. With his experience at the point guard position he will also see the field well and be able to read the eyes of quarterbacks causing numerous turnovers.
CB: Jason Kidd
(6'4", 205)
Another ball hawking point guard will fill out the cornerback position for this team. Kidd, 2nd all time in steals, is a bigger and more physical style corner to start across from Payton. In the typical coverage, Kidd would take the bigger of the two receivers and Payton the quicker. Kidd also brings a lot of leadership and some toughness to this defense that is looking to run fast and hit hard.
FS: Ken Griffey Jr.
(6'3", 195 lbs)
With our cornerbacks pressed tight in man coverage, the need for a Free Safety that can adjust to a ball in the air and take the most efficient route to a thrown pass is enormous. Who better to do that than possibly the greatest centerfielder to ever play major league baseball. The Kid is fast, fearless, and has tremendous hands which means he will be an Ed Reed like fixture in the back of the secondary.
SS: Ty Cobb
(6'1", 175)
Ty Cobb will be the enforcer of the secondary, but he will do it with speed and some nasty play. Cobb is widely recognized as one of the dirtiest and meanest men to ever play Major League Baseball and its that attitude that I want him to bring to the secondary. Cobb will be the safety that keeps Wide Receivers from wanting to go over the middle and he will stick his nose in the running game. Expect Cobb to be a hard hitter and a bit of a trash talker.
DE: Carmelo Anthony
(6'8", 230 lbs)
Carmelo begins the unveiling of our defensive line. By definition, Anthony is everything that we want from our defensive eleven, he has size, speed, and some attitude. The main task for Anthony this season is to pressure the quarterback and force some bad throws for our talented secondary to pick off. The speed and quickness that Anthony possesses for a guy his size will be sure to allow him to abuse some linemen from time to time.
DT: John Daly
(5'11, 276 lbs)
Daly will anchor the defensive line with the main job of clogging up the middle of the opposing offensive lines. Daly will have to force two offensive lineman to contain him to allow the linebackers to find the ball carriers and make plays downhill. Stats will be low for Daly, but the important aspects of his job do not show up in the boxscore.
DE:Charles Barkley
(6'5", 250 lbs)
Sir Charles, at playing weight, would be a terrible matchup for any offensive tackle because of his size and strength. Barkley also possessed an outrageous amount of athleticism including an ability to jump. This will come in handy when rushing opposing quarterbacks and being able to get off the group to knock down passes. Barkley's strong hands will also allow him to pick off passes right at the line of scrimmage.
OLB: Eric Davis
(6'2", 165 lbs)
If you are looking for athleticism and an ability to use a large body very quickly, then look no further than Eric Davis. Davis has the speed of a man about 6 inches shorter than he is but is built like a rock. From time to time, Davis will be asked to drop back into coverage to handle tight ends but his speed and physical nature will allow him to do this without an issue. There is a very good chance that Davis becomes THE leader on the defense.
ILB: Metta World Peace
(6'6", 244 lbs)
The inside linebacker spot is the perfect spot for Metta World Peace to roam and hit people play after play. Obviously, World Peace will bring an attitude and toughness that is difficult to pass up when setting up the center of your defense. Between World Peace and Cobb, very few receivers will be willing to go over the middle knowing that they are likely to be laid out.
ILB: Brock Lesnar
(6'3", 266 lbs)
The former UFC and current WWE mega star will bring a monstrous figure to the middle of the football field. Lesnar is a strong and tough athlete who can hit people as hard as anyone and will be very intimidating for the QB to look at hovering over the center. In this attacking style defense, Lesnar will be blitzing a lot and attempting to make plays on the QB while stuffing the run game at the same time.
OLB: Dion Phaneuf
(6' 3", 218)
Phaneuf, known around the NHL for his hard hits and ability to be the enforcer will do similar things while completing the linebacker group. Similar to a James Harrison, Phaneuf will use his size and downright nastiness to lead this defense by establishing a fear in opponents. Also, he dates Elisha Cuthbert and its always nice to have her around the games.
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