For the longest time, NFL tight ends were nothing more than glorified blockers who caught an occasional pass. There were exceptions through the decades, but old school tight ends were not always the weapons like they are in the modern game. As offensive football has progressed, the position has become one of large, nimble athletes who are capable of outracing … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Eric Green (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)
It takes a special breed of athlete to make it as an NFL running back. He should be quick, elusive, durable, fearless, and versatile. Former New York Jet and Washington Redskin John Riggins had some of those characteristics. Riggins wasn’t particularly quick or elusive. However, he was fairly durable, could catch passes when called upon, and was absolutely … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)
What Happened To Everson Walls? (Story)
Many NFL teams passed up on Grambling State Tigers rookie defensive back Everson Walls in the 1981 NFL Draft. It was one of the biggest mistakes they ever made. The Dallas Cowboys, the team Walls grew up following, signed him as an undrafted free agent. Little did they know Walls would become one of the best defensive backs in their franchise's history during … [Read more...] about What Happened To Everson Walls? (Story)
What Happened To Lee Evans? (Story)
Blazing speed and sure hands. These were the words that aptly described Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans. Evans recorded several 1,000-yard receiving seasons with the Bills during his seven-year tenure in Western New York. He even recorded 205 receiving yards on just six receptions in the first quarter of a game against the Houston Texans in … [Read more...] about What Happened To Lee Evans? (Story)
What Happened To Laveranues Coles? (Story)
Laveranues Coles hurdled many obstacles before he became a Pro Bowl wide receiver in the National Football League. First, his stepfather molested him at gunpoint when he was a child. He then had several run-ins with the law when he played for the Florida State Seminoles in college. Nobody could blame those teams who passed up on him in the 2000 NFL … [Read more...] about What Happened To Laveranues Coles? (Story)
What Happened To Marc Bulger? (Complete Story)
Nobody would've predicted Marc Bulger to become the then-St. Louis Rams' starting quarterback in 2002. Injuries to future Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Jamie Martin that year opened the door for Bulger, a quarterback prospect both the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons released. Bulger promptly responded with 14-of-21 passing for 186 yards, three touchdowns, … [Read more...] about What Happened To Marc Bulger? (Complete Story)