No Name Defense

The 1972 Dolphins defensive unit, called the No Name Defense because Miami s impressive offense received much more publicity, as well as Cowboys coach Tom Landry coining the phrase in an interview, was the league s best that year. It was led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti, end Bill Stanfill, tackle Manny Fernandez, and safeties Dick Anderson and Jake Scott. In all, nine players Csonka, Morris, Warfield, Little, Evans, Buoniconti, Stanfill, Anderson and Scott were selected to the Pro Bowl, and Morrall, Stanfill and Anderson were named 1st team All Pro.