Irving Fryar was a receiver who played a remarkable 17 years for four teams in the NFL. An All-American from the University of Nebraska, Fryar was the first overall selection in the 1984 NFL Draft. A year later, he was playing in Super Bowl XX for the New England Patriots. https://twitter.com/NEPAC/status/1045659502761193474 Fryar had a talent for making … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Irving Fryar (Story)
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The Life And Career Of John Hannah (Story)
Although they are usually overlooked, offensive linemen are integral to the game of football. In fact, without a solid O-line, the talent of a quarterback or skill player only goes so far. In the 1970s and early 1980s, the New England Patriots had one of the best linemen in the game. John Hannah arrived in New England in 1973 after playing for Bear Bryant at … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Hannah (Story)
The Life And Career Of Damien Woody (Story)
Damien Woody certainly made his mark on New England Patriots franchise history. When Bill Belichick, Eric Mangini, and Tom Brady joined the Patriots in 2000, they set the foundation for the team's dominance over the next two decades. Woody, who became a center during his college days with the Boston College Eagles, snapped the football to Brady for three seasons … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Damien Woody (Story)
The Life And Career Of Andre Tippett (Story)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame pass rusher Andre Tippett helped revolutionize the linebacker position in the National Football League. Tippett hit his stride with Raymond Berry's Patriots in the mid-to-late 1980s. He dominated the opposition at a time when linebackers grew bigger and faster. Behind Tippett's emergence, New England reached its first Super Bowl … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Andre Tippett (Story)
The Life And Career Of Stanley Morgan (Story)
There's no question Stanley Morgan belongs in the Mt. Rushmore of all-time New England Patriots wide receivers. Morgan, a four-time Pro Bowler, certainly belongs in the same stratosphere as Wes Welker, Troy Brown, Randy Moss, and Julian Edelman in that regard. All Morgan did was lead the NFL in receiving yards per reception from 1979 to 1981. His 12 touchdown … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Stanley Morgan (Story)