PFF says Broncos’ 2015 unit was best defense of the decade

The Denver Broncos’ 2015 defense that led the team to a win in Super Bowl 50 was named the best defensive unit of the decade by Pro Football Focus this week.

Several members of that defense reacted on Twitter, including former outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware:

Sszsssssssssss

— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) June 27, 2020

Ravens defensive lineman Derek Wolfe, who started his career in Denver, responded as well:

Hungry dogs

— Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) June 28, 2020

Former Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib said that was his favorite team:

Yes Sir!!! Them boys was different!!! My favorite team ever!!! https://t.co/m4QBtazszp

— AqibTalib21 (@AqibTalib21) June 28, 2020

Free agent NFL safety Darius Butler said that 2015 squad was the best defense he’s seen live.

Yea I remember that whoopin! That 2015 Broncos squad beat 15-1 Carolina in the Bowl. 58/94 comin off that edge was DIFFERENT! Made Talib and C. Harris that much better. I gotta take that. The best Defense I’ve seen live. LOB was a close 2nd.

— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) June 27, 2020

Even Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had to admit that Denver’s defense was “ridiculous.”

That defense was ridiculous. Even though I don't want to give that team credit… ever 😉 https://t.co/Xnqf9blfxn

— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) June 27, 2020

Wade Phillips, who coached Denver’s defense in 2015, chimed in too.

Congratulations to a very special group of men! https://t.co/CrVSCmRuBi

— Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) June 28, 2020

The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10 in the Super Bowl following the 2015 season and outside linebacker Von Miller was named the game’s MVP. Denver’s defense completely shut down NFL MVP Cam Newton, who was sacked six times, threw an interception and had no touchdown passes in the game.