Dan Patrick Show overlooks Steelers in greatest defense poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Dan Patrick Show conducted a poll to identify the greatest defense in sports history on July 20, 2026, excluding the 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers. The poll featured defenses such as the 2000 Baltimore Ravens and the 1985 Chicago Bears while allowing an 'other' option that drew immediate attention to the Steelers. Supporters emphasized the Steelers' impressive statistics, which included a nine-game stretch allowing only 28 points and five shutouts. The performance in that season remains a significant topic in discussions about defensive greatness.
- •Dan Patrick's poll featured the 2000 Ravens and 1985 Bears.
- •Pittsburgh Steelers defense dominant in 1976 season with 28 points allowed in nine games.
- •Steelers achieved five shutouts and 15 consecutive quarters without allowing a score.
- •Jack Lambert won Defensive Player of the Year on that Steelers unit.
- •Poll results sparked significant discussion among fans and analysts.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Patrick Show misses the obvious choice in greatest defense poll
"The Dan Patrick Show posted a poll asking about the greatest defense in sports history but neglected to include the 1976 Steelers defense.
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