Freddie Mitchell went by many nicknames: “Fast Freddie,” the “Sultan of Slot,” “Hollywood,” “First Down Freddie,” the “People’s Champ,” and “FredEx” (because he “always delivered”). Mitchell was the stereotypical receiver, known for his flashy style and boisterous personality. In college, he starred for the UCLA Bruins and was known throughout Los Angeles as … [Read more...] about What Happened To Freddie Mitchell? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Walter Jones (Story)
Every NFL quarterback needs a blindside protector. Depending on which arm he throws with, the right or left tackle position is imperative for the health of the QB. However, just like the never-ending search for a franchise quarterback, good tackles are also hard to find. NFL history is filled with signal callers who had short careers because they spent a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Walter Jones (Story)
The Life And Career Of Coach Don Coryell (Story)
NFL offenses have come a long way in the past 50 years. During the first several decades of the league’s existence, NFL teams primarily ran the ball. There were passes sprinkled in here and there, but coaches prided themselves by rolling out a dependable ball carrier or two. The running back’s job was to smash into the teeth of the defense and continue doing … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Coach Don Coryell (Story)
The Life And Career Of Tim Tebow (Story)
It’s a tale as old as time. A college football player displays exceptional talent and propels his team to spectacular heights. Then, that same player is drafted into the NFL and suddenly the talent vanishes and the athlete washes out of the league. That’s what happened to Tim Tebow. After a stellar high school career, Tebow matriculated to the University … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Tim Tebow (Story)
The Life And Career Of Marshawn Lynch (Story)
In the past decade, the running back position has become marginalized as NFL offenses have become ever more vertical. With the emphasis on passing, and finding players that will stretch opposing defenses, running backs have taken a back seat. Those teams that do employ a game changing back, however, would argue that having a good run game is just as valuable as … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Marshawn Lynch (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bob Hayes (Story)
Pro football teams looking for a player to stretch opposing defenses were intrigued by one particular prospect in 1964. Florida A&M receiver Bob Hayes had competed in the 1964 Olympic Games and won two gold medals. Hayes then returned to play his senior year for the Rattlers and continued to embarrass anyone attempting to cover him. A number of AFL and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bob Hayes (Story)