Professional Football Researchers Association Forum

Neither will ever make Canton, likely enough not HOVG either. Both however have similar enough careers. Millen added to Raiders in ’80 what Hack would add a year later to his new team just across the Bay. What each did to help whatever team they were on can’t be measured in stats. Each one’s leadership went a long way, each a ‘quarterback’/‘coach’ of their respective defenses. If you had to pick one for your D, who do you pick? This one’s tough.

I would choose Reynolds, as I don't think the 49ers reach Super Bowl XVI without him. But Millen also was a key part of the 49ers defense a few years later. Both were solid and consistent.