Law & Surtain: The Best CB Tandem in the League?

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by banyon

If healthy, I think McCallister and Rolle are both Pro Bowlers. That's a virtual wash, I think.

Kelly and Barber work very well together in Kiffin's scheme, but could probably not play as well for other teams.

Hall is an A++ CB for the next several years, arguably as good as Bailey. Williams needs to prove himself, but people don't doubt his potential. If he develops, next year they will top this list. (If you were building a franchise, this is the pair you'd want).

I think that it is arguable that we now have the best tandem with these other pairings, but having definitely a top-3 tandem is not small potatoes.

Trust me, I am partying down!!!

My take, given a choice of the four tandems....

Personally, I'd take the Atlanta youngsters. For now, and into the future. You are right. They will be very good for a long time.

As for the Ravens and Bucs, both are pro-bowl caliber pairs--no doubt about it. I do think both pairs though have a better "supporting cast" than either Surtain or Law have had, generally (sans Law's NE Superbowl days.)

I think the experience of Surtain and Law, together with the attitude they both bring to the field is precisely what you need at CB. And they both bring the wood better than those other pairs, IMO. McCallister and Rolle, in particular, are good cover guys....but I'd rather have Law and Surtain for blitzing and hard tackling. Same goes for Kelley and Barber, IMO.

Rgardless, it's SWEET to be having a discussion arguing over whether the Chief's CBs are 1st, or 3rd in the NFL.