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Ray Nitschke VS Jack Lambert

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Ray Nitschke VS Jack Lambert

Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:57 pm
by 74_75_78_79_
If these are your top-two options to build your defense around, who would you choose and why?

Curious to hear your opinions.

Re: Ray Nitschke VS Jack Lambert

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2026 1:04 pm
by CSKreager
Slight edge to Lambert who was still able to dominate even after the post-1978 rule changes to favor offense

Re: Ray Nitschke VS Jack Lambert

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2026 2:57 pm
by Jay Z
I'd pick Lambert because Nitschke took four years to nail down the starting role. He didn't even start in the 1961 Championship game.

Lambert had a lot of picks (28) but never scored a TD.

Re: Ray Nitschke VS Jack Lambert

Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2026 5:21 pm
by saturdaysarebetter
I saw Nitschke at the very end of his career. Could he cover as well and play as deep as Lambert in passing situations?
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