POLL: STEELERS ALL TIME BEST CB

I wasn't even born yet when Blount's career started, so even what I saw isn't particularly clear in my memory. Woodson, I saw most of his games, though I wasn't in Pittsburgh when he was first drafted. Woodson was arguably the best athlete the Steelers ever employed. He was the complete package. He could make the spectacular plays and the physical ones.

That said, I voted Blount for the same reason. He affected the game so greatly that the league had to change the rules. He was also part of four Super Bowls. Woodson only reached one with the Steelers, and that was a loss. Racking up so many interceptions was impressive, too.

I can't help including each man's character in the equation. I've never heard a negative word about Blount. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about Woodson.

 

I probably shouldn't have brought it up, but it does affect my opinion of the guy.

 

Woodson was far and away my favorite player while he was with the Steelers, and it was quite a heartbreaking outrage when he went to play with the hated Ravens and won a super bowl with them.

 

I voted for Blount for reasons stated above, but also for two additional reasons: 1. Woodson wasn't a lifelong Steeler and 2. He played safety at the end of his career.

 

I saw both Blount and Woodson play. It's close but I voted Blount. Rod was a complete athlete. He played CB, KR, PR, Safety
Both DPOY. Blount went insane in 1975 with 11 interceptions in a running game dominated league. Then the rule named after him and he still dominated.
Side note...Don't forget that both had tremendous teammates in the secondary. Blount had Donnie Shell and Woodson had Carnell Lake
Rod has said that Mel was the greatest CB. Glad I was able to watch both play.