 As a unit they totaled 24 Pro Bowl selections and though they only played together for three seasons from 1981 through 1983 it set the foundation for Giants defensive dominance through the 1980s.The unit was anchored by Taylor, who NFL Network named the 3rd greatest player of all time and the best defensive player.The defensive coordinator of the Giants during this span was Bill Belichick, who would go on to coach the 2000s New England Patriots to three Super Bowl Championships in four years.