Before star wide receivers Michael Irvin, Dez Bryant, and CeeDee Lamb rose to prominence with the Dallas Cowboys, another legendary Dallas wideout wore number 88 and made mincemeat of opposing secondaries. That Cowboys wide receiver was no other than Drew Pearson. Pearson, who started his pro football career as a punt and kick return specialist, earned the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Drew Pearson (Story)
The Life And Career Of Dennis Byrd (Story)
Dennis Byrd could have been one of the best defensive ends in New York Jets' history. Had Byrd played longer in the National Football League, he would have been in the same stratosphere as Muhammad Wilkerson, Jeff Lageman, Shaun Ellis, John Abraham, and Mark Gastineau. Byrd got off to a great start in his football career. His unstoppable chop-swim technique … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dennis Byrd (Story)
The Life And Career Of Gary Kubiak (Story)
Gary Kubiak was one of the reasons the Denver Broncos have three Super Bowl titles. When Kubiak served as Denver's offensive coordinator from 1995 to 2005, the Broncos made seven postseason appearances and won back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Fast forward one decade later, Kubiak became the Broncos' head coach and led them to their third Vince Lombardi Trophy … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Gary Kubiak (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jerry Smith (Story)
There's no question Jerry Smith belongs on the Washington Redskins' Mt. Rushmore of tight ends. Whenever the topic of the best tight ends who ever wore Redskins burgundy and gold comes up, Smith is right up there with Chris Cooley, Jordan Reed, Don Warren, and Rick "Doc" Walker. When Smith joined the Redskins in 1965, he bolstered an explosive receiving corps … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jerry Smith (Story)
The Fascinating Life Of Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder (Story)
Until the past few years, the NFL did everything in its power to stay away from gambling. Anything associated with sports betting that involved the league, its players, coaches, or franchises was strictly prohibited. That notion began to change in 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or PASA, … [Read more...] about The Fascinating Life Of Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder (Story)
The Life And Career Of Richard Dent (Story)
If there’s one thing the Chicago Bears have been known for throughout NFL history, it's defense. Specifically, the defensive end position has seen the likes of Ed Sprinkle, Doug Atkins, and in the 1980s and 1990s, Dan Hampton and Richard Dent. Dent arrived in the Windy City in 1983 and proceeded to tear up opponents and sack … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Richard Dent (Story)