08-07-2022, 12:34 AM
(08-06-2022, 07:52 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Yes, maybe Bruce Smith or Reggie White would get him once in a great while, that is how great Anthony was.
It's great that you mention Bruce Smith. I saw an interview with him once where he stated before playing the Bengals, he would have a meeting with Mark Kelso, Cornelius Bennett and Carlton Bailey to let them know they had to step up their game, because he knew he himself would be basically a non factor in the game going against Munoz. He used to hang out at a spot in Norfolk with Pernell Whitaker (RIP) quite often. I ran into him a couple times there and asked him about the interview once. He said Munoz was the only guy he felt he couldn't beat. STRONG praise coming from Bruce Smith himself. I do remember him having some success against us back then as well. But evidentially it was either such a rarity compared to the rest of the plays, or perhaps he got credit for a sack or tackle where he just cleaned up after another player caused the pressure. I feel it is safe to say Bruce Smith would agree with Munoz being the best tackle ever.
