Some of the greatest success stories in NFL history involve athletes who were long shots to make a roster. These are the players who were late round picks or undrafted free agents who defied the odds, made a team, and became a valuable asset. One such player was Jessie Tuggle. Tuggle was a good prep athlete who only had two college offers. Then, after … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jessie Tuggle (Story)
Atlanta Falcons History
The Life And Career Of Claude Humphrey (Story)
Claude Humphrey was one of the best defensive linemen in Atlanta Falcons franchise history. Humphrey could also make a case for being one of the best pass rushers in league history. Only Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Green, and Julius Peppers bested his nine double-digit sack seasons from 1968 to 1981. Humphrey, the 1968 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Claude Humphrey (Story)
The Life And Career Of Aundray Bruce (Story)
Aundray Bruce seemed like the kind of pass rusher who would sack quarterbacks with ease and make mincemeat of offensive linemen. Bruce had all of the physical attributes to excel as a linebacker in the National Football League. In fact, some scouts and executives thought his game resembled those of Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks. Unfortunately, Aundray Bruce … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Aundray Bruce (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bob Whitfield (Story)
Bob Whitfield was one of the most colorful offensive linemen in Atlanta Falcons franchise history. This left tackle once punched quarterback Bobby Hebert on the chin and head-butted two opposing players in the same season. Whitfield also once broke a defensive back's jaw on an interception return during his college days with the Stanford Cardinal. Whitfield … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bob Whitfield (Story)
What Happened To Ray Buchanan? (Complete Story)
Few NFL defensive backs in the 1990s had a catchier nickname than "Big Play Ray" Buchanan. Buchanan followed in his idol Deion "Prime Time" Sanders's footsteps on the NFL gridiron. While they both loved to talk smack to opposing receivers, they backed up their play every single time. In fact, Buchanan had eight interceptions and three pick-sixes in the same year … [Read more...] about What Happened To Ray Buchanan? (Complete Story)