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The Pittsburgh Steelers are celebrated for their history of producing exceptional defenders. At the forefront is linebacker Jack Lambert, a player of unparalleled ferocity. Lambert’s unique blend of intelligence, speed, aggression, and durability was the driving force that elevated a good defense to the legendary Steel Curtain of the 1970s.

During his 11 seasons in the league, all in Black and Gold, Lambert helped the team win four Super Bowls. He was a six-time First Team All-Pro and a nine-time Pro Bowler. He was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1974 and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1976. He was recognized for his significant contributions to football with a first-ballot induction to the NFL Hall of Fame. While Steelers fans marveled at his toughness and terrifying demeanor, it has to be a different feeling when you’re on the other side of the ball. Lambert played in an entirely different era. It isn’t just the uniforms or the play-calling

Grogan shares the story in a book by Sean Deveney called Facing the Pittsburgh Steelers. He said he would pinch the center to let them know they would run that surprise play. “Because I was a good runner, the center would just go forward, and I would follow him; he would block Lambert, and we’d get a good gain. We were backed up on our 5-yard line, we were deep in our territory. They spread the tackles, so I called the Goose play, and we ran it and I got a first down out of it.

The Patriots won that game, 30-27, but despite the win, Grogan said that was the best defense he ever played against. The Patriots finished their season 11-3. The Steelers went 10-4, but lost to the then-Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship. The Steelers should have seen the Patriots again in that championship game, but a questionable roughing the passer call cost New England the win.