By the mid-1990s, Andre Rison was considered one of the best receivers in the NFL. In fact, as he was being selected for five Pro Bowls, Rison’s reception numbers were on par, or better, than San Francisco receiver Jerry Rice. https://twitter.com/atlantabirdgang/status/543127526907064321 The comparisons to Rice were apt considering Rison wanted his career to … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Andre Rison (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Michael Vick (Story)
For the past several decades, dual-threat quarterbacks have thrilled NFL audiences with their strong arms and scrambling feet. Fran Tarkenton kept defenses on their toes in the 1960s and 1970s, Randall Cunningham wowed Eagles fans in the 1980s, and Steve Young captured attention in the 1990s. Of course, there have been many more such quarterbacks before and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Michael Vick (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jessie Tuggle (Story)
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)
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)