As much as we want to focus on star players on the offensive side of the ball around the NFL, defenses are playing as large of a role in league-wide success in recent seasons.
The Seattle Seahawks have earned two consecutive NFC championships largely due to the team’s defense. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots added that elusive fifth Super Bowl trophy to their resume this past season after bringing on fortifications in the secondary—fortifications that have since moved on.
With training camp about two months out, let’s check in on the top-six defenses heading into the 2015 season.