Case Analysis: The 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers

The 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers is known as one of the best football teams in NFL history. This was a very scary team with a very crucial defense and a very elite offense. This insanely talented team was run by Chuck Noll. Chuck Noll won 4 Super bowls from 1969-1991. Noll began his head coaching career with Terry Bradshaw and Joe Greene on his football team. On defense there was the Steel Curtain, which consisted of Mean Joe Greene, Dwight White, Ernie Holmes, and L.C Greenwood. Only Joe Greene and L.C Greenwood were pro bowlers. Also, on defense was Jack Lambert at middle linebacker alongside of Jack Ham. Both linebackers were pro bowlers. And in the secondary there was Mel Blount. Also, a pro bowler.

Mel Blount’s crucial closeline hits were announced illegal after some of his hits, but he continued to make the ball carrier miserable. Jack Lambert became popular from his hard hitting and his fights with his opponents. And, with Joe Greene it was nearly impossible to block him, he was so explosive off the ball. Greene had control up front, Lambert had control with the linebackers, and Mel Blount had control in the secondary.
There were much more threats on defense, averaging their opponents to about 10 points a game. It was very difficult to score on this defense, but if you do score on them, they’ll make sure you don’t come close to the endzone again. Their offense wasn’t as scary as their defense, but they did have some playmakers in Swann, Bradshaw, and Harris. This team having the best defense without a doubt that season and a playmaking offense, they would become