Top 10 nicknames in NFL history

Monsters of the Midway

   From Bronko Nagurski to Brian Urlacher, the 
  Bears have been led by some of the most familiar characters in the game's history. 

Watch  |  Bears history  |  Key players: Bronko Nagurski | Dick Butkus

Over the Hill Gang

Redskins coach George Allen preferred seasoned veterans over youngsters, which resulted in one of the most unique teams in NFL history.

Watch  |  Redskins history  |  Key players: Billy Kilmer | Pat Fischer

No Name Defense

   Only one member of the "No Name Defense" wound up in Canton, but this unit helped lead the 
  Dolphins to two 
  Super Bowl titles. 

Watch  |  Dolphins history  |  Key players: Nick Buoniconti | Jake Scott

Air Coryell

   Don Coryell's score-a-minute offense with the 
  Chargers was led by future 
  Hall of Famers Dan Fouts, Charlie Joiner and Kellen Winslow. 

Watch  |  Chargers history  |  Key players: Dan Fouts | Kellen Winslow

Greatest Show on Turf

   Kurt Warner went from bagging groceries to league and 
  Super Bowl MVP as the 
  Rams emerged as an offensive juggernaut in 1999. 

Watch  |  Rams history  |  Key players: Kurt Warner | Marshall Faulk

Purple People Eaters

   The 
  Vikings vaunted defense of the late '60s and 70s helped lead Minnesota to four 
  Super Bowl appearances. 

Watch  |  Vikings history  |  Key players: Carl Eller | Alan Page

Fearsome Foursome

   The L.A. 
  Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" featured two future 
  Hall of Famers, Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen. 

Watch  |  Rams history  |  Key players: Deacon Jones | Merlin Olsen

Hogs

   The 
  Redskins' powerful offensive line helped pave the way for the team to win three 
  Super Bowls from 1982 through 1991. 

Watch  |  Redskins history  |  Key players: Jeff Bostic | Joe Jacoby

The Steel Curtain

   A defense led by future 
  Hall of Famers Mel Blount, Joe Greene, Jack Ham and Jack Lambert helped the 
  Steelers win four 
  Super Bowls in the '70s. 

Watch  |  Steelers history  |  Key players: "Mean" Joe Greene | Jack Lambert

America's Team

   Image-enhancing promotions helped the 
  Cowboys earn the "America's Team" moniker in the 1970s. 

Watch  |  Photos: Cowboys cheerleaders  |  Key players: Staubach | Smith

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