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The Life And Career Of Donovan McNabb (Story)

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago   The NFL Draft is normally a time of great excitement and joy for those players selected by pro teams. In 1999, Syracuse quarterback Donovan McNabb was eager to learn which team would pick him. When then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced McNabb’s name as the second overall selection of...

The Life And Career Of Brian Dawkins (Story)

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago   The Philadelphia Eagles have had some of the best athletes at the safety position in NFL history. Players such as Wes Hopkins, Andre Waters, Bill Bradley, Randy Logan, and Malcolm Jenkins are just some of the names that terrorized opponents through the years. Then there was Brian Dawkins. Aft...

The Life And Career Of Brian Westbrook (Story)

Ben Donahue • 3 years ago   Not every NFL running back is adept at running the ball and catching passes. That’s why those who do both well are considered a precious commodity to their teams. For nine seasons, Brian Westbrook was one of the best dual-threat backs in the league. His ability to not only run the ball but ca...

The Life And Career Of TE Keith Jackson (Story)

Ben Donahue • 3 years ago   Between 1984 and 1996, Keith Jackson was consistently one of the best tight ends in college and professional football. He was 6’2 and nearly 260 pounds during his career, but opponents marveled at his uncanny speed, agility, and exceptional hands. At the University of Oklahoma, the player fan...

What Happened To Freddie Mitchell? (Story)

Ben Donahue • 3 years ago   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...

The Life And Career Of Jeremy Bloom (Story)

Ben Donahue • 4 years ago   The year 2021 marked the first time the NCAA allowed college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. For Jeremy Bloom, that decision came about two decades too late. Bloom was a talented athlete who competed as a skier in two Olympic Games and played college football for the...

The Life And Career Of Harold Carmichael (Complete Story)

Ben Donahue • 4 years ago   For most NFL receivers, high-pointing the football is a measure of talent. Depending on their height, a receiver may need to outleap a defender for a crucial catch. Harold Carmichael didn’t have to worry about that. At 6’8”, the “King of the Contested Ball” could almost stand flat-footed and...

The Life And Career Of Reggie White (Complete Story)

Ben Donahue • 4 years ago   In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the most terrifying defenses in the NFL. Every position group boasted at least one All-Pro who played with a chip on his shoulder and their assembled ferocity resembled a junkyard dog hunting for a piece of meat. The leader...

The Life And Career Of Mike Mamula (Complete Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago   Fans and experts alike will remember former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Mike Mamula for his otherworldly performance at the 1995 NFL Scouting Combine. Mamula was a workout warrior who prepared for the combine and the NFL dating back to his college days with the Boston College Eagles. He...

The Life And Career Of Danny Watkins (Complete Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago   Some die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fans will argue offensive lineman Danny Watkins was a complete bust. After all, the 6'3", 310-lb. Watkins hardly made any inroads during his two-year career in the City of Brotherly Love. However, Watkins, the 23rd overall selection of the 2011 NFL Draft, has...

The Life And Career Of Kevin Allen (Story)

Robert Marvi • 4 years ago   Who was the worst draft pick in National Football League history? There are many names that are thrown around whenever this question is asked. There is Ryan Leaf, who was drafted second overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, whose career almost instantly fell apart due to a bad attitude, injuries and...

The Life And Career Of Randall Cunningham (Complete Story)

Ben Donahue • 5 years ago   For too long, the NFL believed black quarterbacks could not succeed in professional football. In the eyes of many owners, coaches and scouts, black quarterbacks were fine at the college level, but the NFL was different. Stories abound about how college quarterbacks of color were asked to swit...

The Story Of Chuck "Concrete Charlie" Bednarik (Bio)

Ben Donahue • 5 years ago   It takes a special type of person to play in the National Football League. The commitment is unique because a player is sacrificing his blood, sweat, tears and body to play the game. Every player who has ever put on an NFL uniform knows this. However, some have exuded their dedication to the...