From 1990-2002, the time period for which Seau was a San Diego Charger, the team had a visibly stronger defense. The average DVOA* during Seau's tenure was -0.38, almost eight times stronger than the post-Seau average of 3.02.
* Developed by Football Outsiders the Defense-adjusted Value Over Average or "DVOA" is a statistic that "measures a team's efficiency by comparing success on every single play to a league average based on situation and opponent" and effectively shows the strength of a given team's defense during a given season.
With more career Pro-Bowl selections than any other inductee, as well as an impressive number of First-Team All-Pro selections, Junior Seau stands out when compared to other Hall of Fame linebackers and potential HOFers alike.