The 6-foot-3, 254-pound Alzado played 15 seasons at defensive end for the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders. He was twice named All-Pro and compiled 97 sacks in 196 games.

Such is the respect Crosby has already garnered from one of the Raiders' all-time greats. And while a D-line of Long, Alzado, Townsend and Pickel is a high bar to reach, Crosby -- a three-time Pro ...

Becomes the Raiders' best defensive back ... Their coverage bolstered the secondary and allowed pass rushers Howie Long, Lyle Alzado and Greg Townsend to terrorize opposing quarterbacks.

"NFL 100 Greatest" counts down the top 100 characters in NFL history, and former defensive end Lyle Alzado lands at No. 26. "NFL 100 Greatest" counts down the top 100 characters in NFL history ...