Who’re the highest 25 NFL gamers of the twenty first century? That’s a query that ESPN not too long ago got down to reply and as destiny would have it, one retired member of the New York Giants made the minimize.
Though he ranked a bit decrease than many in Giants Nation would have thought, defensive finish and Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer, Michael Strahan, checked in at No. 19.
Key accomplishments: HOF (2014), seven-time Professional Bowler, two-time first-team All-Professional within the 2000s, 2001 Defensive POY, 22.5 sacks in 2001 (tied for single-season file)
Strahan continues to be a shareholder of the single-season sack file with T.J. Watt. There was a six-game stretch throughout that memorable 2001 season during which Strahan had 14 sacks and 4 compelled fumbles. It was all a part of a exceptional profession that resulted in fairy-tale trend. What number of different stars obtained to name it a profession by successful the Tremendous Bowl of their ultimate season? It definitely didn’t harm Strahan’s post-football pursuits, as he turned a soccer analyst, TV host and two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner. “It helped being in New York,” Strahan as soon as stated. “My life is certainly totally different if I didn’t win that Tremendous Bowl.”
No different Giants made the record nevertheless it’s value noting that Strahan edged out a nemesis in Warren Sapp, who ranked No. 22 total.
Unsurprisingly, NFL legend Tom Brady topped the record and one might solely surprise what his resume would have regarded like if not for Strahan and the Giants.
