If there was one player whose string of injuries took an enormous toll on his once-promising NFL career, it's Blair Thomas. The New York Jets made Thomas, the Penn State Nittany Lions' second-most productive rusher of all-time, the second overall selection of the 1990 NFL Draft. Thomas seemed destined for stardom in the Big Apple. Football experts thought he was … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Blair Thomas (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Gabe Rivera (Complete Story)
Talented Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Gabriel Rivera could've been one of the greatest Mexican-American players in the history of the National Football League. He could've joined the ranks of legends such as Anthony Munoz, Jim Plunkett, and Tom Flores. Better yet, Rivera could've been one of the best defensive linemen in Pittsburgh Steelers franchise … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Gabe Rivera (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Ron Dayne (Complete Story)
Ron Dayne was an absolute legend in college football. In the late 1990s, he was the absolute best running back in the NCAA, and opposing coaches had no answers for him. He made his name not just by amassing huge career numbers, but also by coming up big in some of the biggest games of his career. Danye's National Football League career wasn't as decorated as his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ron Dayne (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of John Hadl (Complete Story)
Before Dan Fouts helped put the San Diego Chargers on the map in the late 1970s and early 1980s, quarterback John Hadl helped the then-fledgling franchise get off the ground. He gained a reputation as one of the better signal-callers in the old American Football League, and he continued to play well once the league folded and merged with the National Football … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Hadl (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Cookie Gilchrist (Complete Story)
Long before the likes of Marshawn 'Beast Mode" Lynch, Fred Jackson, and Thurman Thomas took the field for the Buffalo Bills, there was one tough cookie who plowed through the opposition. His name was Cookie Gilchrist. The powerful 6'3", 251-lb. Gilchrist ran like a mack truck with reckless abandon and it was almost impossible to tackle him. If you tried … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Cookie Gilchrist (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Jahri Evans (Complete Story)
Jahri Evans is one of the best offensive guards in New Orleans Saints franchise history. His sterling resume speaks for itself: six Pro Bowl appearances and four First-Team All-Pro selections. He's also a member of the Saints' 50th Anniversary Team. Give Evans credit and his fellow offensive linemen for protecting quarterback Drew Brees and opening up running … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jahri Evans (Complete Story)