Long before Peyton Manning took the Indianapolis Colts to Super Bowl glory, Bert Jones was considered the savior of the franchise. After a memorable college career at LSU, “The Ruston Rifle” was drafted by the Baltimore Colts to replace departing legend Johnny Unitas. https://twitter.com/Spor...
On paper, John Mackey was the size of a modern-day receiver. However, on the field, he resembled a large bull that hit like a wrecking ball. As a tight end for the Baltimore Colts, Mackey helped redefine the position into what it is today. https://twitter.com/kengfunk/status/11922579146412277...
There’s little doubt that the NFL receiver position has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Today’s game requires a pass catcher to be fast, elusive, have great hands, be able to separate from defenders, and jump out of the stadium. With some exceptions, most receivers who pl...
