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Atlanta Falcons all-time starting defense, special teams

By Grayson Freestone

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a lateral from an interception against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL game at the Fulton County Stadium on December 15, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 26-13. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a lateral from an interception against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL game at the Fulton County Stadium on December 15, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 26-13. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 09: Cornerback Brent Grimes #20 of the Atlanta Falcons taunts guard Ryan Lilja #65 of the Kansas City Chiefs after the Falcons intercepted the ball during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Cornerbacks:

  • CB1: Deion Sanders
  • CB2: Brent Grimes

Want two of the best playmaking corners ever? Here they are and they both played for the Atlanta Falcons.

Deion Sanders is the greatest corner to play football, not many fans will debate that. He is one of the only true shutdown corners to ever exist, as whoever the Falcons put him likely would not make any impact on the game.

He was one of the fastest and most confident players to ever play in the NFL. Not much else you can say other than he was special and we will probably never see a player like him again.

The second corner spot was difficult to choose but it goes to Brent Grimes for his ability to find the football.

Grimes was another shutdown corner in his prime. He was also one of the best ballhawks in the league during his time. No quarterback ever felt comfortable throwing it his way as he was always getting his hands on passes.

These two guys would shut down any receivers who line up against them.

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