Is Bennie Blades Better Than Kenny Easley? NFL Stats Decide
This is as close as it gets. Bennie Blades and Kenny Easley split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested S comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Kenny Easley's Pass Deflections of 65 compared to Bennie Blades's 25 represents a 160% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Kenny Easley's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Tackles, where Bennie Blades posts 384 against Kenny Easley's 501 — a gap of just 30.5%. Kenny Easley can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Tackles is the statistical ammunition for the Kenny Easley side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Kenny Easley claims the tiebreaker through Pass Deflections advantage — a 160% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Bennie Blades or Kenny Easley?
Bennie Blades holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Bennie Blades's Pass Deflections of 65 versus Kenny Easley's 25 is the most decisive factor — a 160% difference.
How do Bennie Blades and Kenny Easley compare in Pass Deflections?
Bennie Blades career Pass Deflections: 25. Kenny Easley career Pass Deflections: 65. Kenny Easley leads by 160% — dramatically ahead in this key S metric.
Who had the better overall career, Bennie Blades or Kenny Easley?
Based on career statistics, Bennie Blades edges Kenny Easley 2-2 across key categories. Bennie Blades's Pass Deflections of 65 leads Kenny Easley's 25 by 160%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
