Alworth, Jim Brown, and who else?

[Millionaire Wussy]

For me, Lawrence Taylor and Jim Brown are in their own special leagues.

[Bolt-O]

Taylor as an 'edge rusher' is behind Deacon Jones and other DE's in my opinion, but as an OLB he might be the best. I'd have Reggie White as my second DE.

[Geezbolt]

Reggie White is a good call. I had forgotten how dominant he was.

[chargerkdb]

Chuck Bednarik, 10x All Pro And served 4 years in Army Air Force during WWII. Smash mouth and last of the 60 minute men

[Lightnin']

I can not disagree with any of the "head and shoulders above" in their era listees above. Here are others...

Defense; DE Doug Adkins (Bears), DE Deacon Jones (Rams/Chargers) DB Deion Sanders (Falcons/49ers/Cowboys/Redskins/Ravens)
Offense; RB Gayle Sayers (Bears) RB Earl Campbell (Houston) WR Randy Moss (Vikings/Raiders/Patriots, etc.)

Yes, I've left off "Tombstone" Jackson, Reggie White, and a myriad of QB's from Unitas to Brady...