As difficult as it is to find a franchise quarterback, it can be just as challenging for NFL general managers to find someone to protect the quarterback. For nearly 20 years, the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans didn’t have much to worry about in that department. Bruce Matthews was a 6’5”, 305 pound lineman with scary athleticism and a football pedigree that … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bruce Matthews (Story)
Houston Oilers History
The Life And Career Of Elvin Bethea (Story)
Elvin Bethea was arguably the greatest third-round selection in Houston Oilers' franchise history. In the bigger scheme of things, Bethea, the 77th overall selection of the 1968 AFL/NFL Draft, became one of the best pass rushers who ever donned the Oilers' colors of Columbia blue, scarlet red, and white. Bethea played in 135 consecutive games for the Oilers from … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Elvin Bethea (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bum Phillips (Story)
When one thinks of legendary Houston Oilers' head coaches, chances are Bum Phillips comes to mind first. Phillips, who wore his trademark cowboy hat and boots on the sidelines, was a players' coach who helped turn the Oilers' fortunes around in the middle to late 1970s. With Phillips at the helm, the Oilers won 58 of 93 games and made three consecutive … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bum Phillips (Story)
What Happened To Al Del Greco? (Complete Story)
Veteran kicker Al Del Greco was the epitome of good fortune in the National Football League. After the Miami Dolphins released him prior to the 1984 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers signed him a month after. Some three years later, the Packers released him. He eventually suited up for the then-St. Louis Cardinals (now known as the Arizona Cardinals) for … [Read more...] about What Happened To Al Del Greco? (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Earl Campbell (Complete Story)
For NFL defenders in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the prospect of tackling Earl Campbell must have been terrifying. When Campbell’s 5’11”, 230-pound frame and tree trunk sized legs were powered by a full head of steam, the sight was akin to a runaway cement truck crushing anything in its … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Earl Campbell (Complete Story)