Heading into the 2013 NFL Draft, almost every team at the top of the board was focused on one thing: linemen. The most highly rated prospects were either tackles or edge rushers. It made sense as the quarterback position continued to grow more important with every year and rule change. Teams either needed to protect their quarterback or hit the other team's … [Read more...] about What Happened To Dion Jordan? (Complete Story)
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The weight of the spotlight can be heavier than anyone could imagine when you're not standing in the middle of it. Rashaan Salaam seemed uniquely aware of the potential weight the spotlight could have. As hype was building around his Heisman Trophy campaign during the 1994 season, Salaam ran from the attention. That's what Salaam was best at, though. His … [Read more...] about What Happened To Rashaan Salaam? (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of WR Michael Irvin (Complete Story)
Climbing out of poverty, persevering through hunger, and overcoming the odds to be successful is not a unique pathway for professional athletes. Michael Irvin knows those struggles quite well. You can’t see it on the surface when watching highlights during his 12-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, where he won three Super Bowls. It doesn’t show through as … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of WR Michael Irvin (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of RB Eric Dickerson (Complete Story)
If there is one player that helped usher in the modern age of pro football, it was Eric Dickerson. To be fair, there were a large number of athletes who helped drive the NFL to new heights beginning in the 1980s. However, Dickerson was a standout who dropped jaws and elicited ahhh’s whenever he touched the ball. The bespectacled Dickerson’s ability to slash, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of RB Eric Dickerson (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Colts DT Art Donovan (Complete Story)
The NFL has seen its share of characters since being founded in 1920. These are the players who were a menace on the field and the life of the party off the field. One character in particular, former Baltimore Colts defensive tackle Art Donovan, was a man’s man who turned his life and career experiences into near theatre. Donovan played 12 years in the NFL … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Colts DT Art Donovan (Complete Story)
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The NFL has seen its share of small college players find success in the pros. These rather obscure athletes from destinations mostly unknown made a name for themselves on the sport’s biggest stage. Names such as Andre Reed (Kutztown University), Larry Little (Bethune-Cookman), Wayne Chrebet (Hofstra), and Shannon Sharpe (Savannah State) come to mind. Another … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of QB Steve McNair (Complete Story)