ā Mel Blount led the league with 11 interceptions in 1975, prompting the NFL to introduce the “Mel Blount Rule” in 1978, limiting defensive contact beyond 5 yards.
ā Mel Blount led the league with 11 interceptions in 1975, prompting the NFL to introduce the “Mel Blount Rule” in 1978, limiting defensive contact beyond 5 yards.
ā Jack LambertĀ made 9 straight Pro Bowls (1975ā1983) and was theĀ 1976 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He anchored the āSteel Curtainā defense that won 4 Super Bowls in 6 seasons.
