JOHN ELLIOTT
Defensive Tackle
No. 80
Texas
In New York's championship season of 1968, their defensive line proved as punishing as their renowned linebacking corps. One reason was the emergence of John Elliott as an AFL All-Star and both an AP and UPI second team All-Pro. John proved extremely tough against running plays.
PAUL ROCHESTER
Defensive Tackle
No. 72
Michigan State
Paul's veteran presence spearheaded a line charge that harassed opposing quarterbacks and often shut down high powered ground attacks. An AFL All-Star for the Dallas Texans in 1961, his arrival in New York was a major step in the building of the defense of a playoff team.
An All-American who played in the 1957 Rose Bowl, Paul considers the Dallas Texans' double-overtime win in 1962 his greatest thrill.
GERRY PHILBIN
Defensive End
No. 81
Buffalo
"The number 81 on Gerry Philbin's jersey is one of the more familiar sights seen in enemy backfields. That's because Gerry is one of the most accomplished pass rushers in the league.
Besides being tough and aggressive, he's a studious type who is constantly working at improving his technique. He can feint to the inside, then circle around the other way and still get in on the quarterback fast enough to make the tackle.
An All-AFL choice last season, Gerry joined the Jets in 1964 after playing his college football at the University of Buffalo."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969
"One of the best defensive ends in the league, Gerry is the anchoring force of the Jets' rough and tough front four. He has good range, speed and is an aggressive and hard hitting player. A top pass rusher, Gerry was voted the team's top lineman for the last three years."
-1969 Topps No. 262
VERLON BIGGS
Defensive End
No. 86
Jackson State
Verlon's perennial intimidation of opposing quarterbacks finally paid off with a Jet Super Bowl victory last year. An All-Star for the third year in a row, he made the UPI All-AFL team in 1966 and was one of five Jets to start the 1967 AFL All-Star Game.
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