The ALMOST All Time Denver Broncos Defense

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Published: May 12, 2009

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NOSE TACKLE : Rubin Carter

Rubin was drafted in the 5th round by the Broncos in 1975.

The Broncos were using the 4-3 defense then, and Rubin started 8 games at DT his rookie year.

The Broncos started to switch over to the 3-4 defense the next year, and Rubin would start at Nose Tackle until 1986.

As a key member of the famous "Orange Crush" defense, his specialty was controlling the line of scrimmage, and stopping the run.

In 1979, he scored the only touchdown of his career off of a fumble recovery.

Rubin started just 2 of the 5 games he played in 1986, then retired.

Though he was never named to the Pro Bowl, Rubin Carter was one of the best Nose Tackles in the NFL during his time. He probably is the best the Broncos ever had.

Greg Kragen deserves mention as well.

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