As fast as 1-2-3. (Tampa Bay Buccaneer defensive tackle Warren Sapp leading a new wave of fast defensive linemen)(includes related information on former Green Bay Packer Don Bebe; 40-yard sprints; speed of punt snaps; fastest NFL players)(Speed)(Cover Story)

From: The Sporting News | Date: October 12, 1998| Author: Huguenin, Mike; Attner, Paul; Maiorana, Sal | Copyright information

Warren Sapp, defensive tackle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is one of the fasted defensive players in the NFL, with the ability to get his 305-pound frame to a quarterback in three seconds. Speed, as well as strength, are important attributes in football players in the 1990's and beyond.

As a model for the new wave of defensive tackles who have LT-type speed and agility, Warren Sapp needs but three seconds to turn QBs into sack meat

Three seconds.

Faster ...

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