Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney was one of the greatest pass rushers in franchise history. Freeney's patented spin move, which he developed during his high school days in Connecticut, helped him rack up double-digit figures in sacks and a combined 23 forced fumbles in his first four NFL seasons alone. Freeney complemented Robert Mathis on … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dwight Freeney (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Scott Norwood (Story)
The Buffalo Bills came tantalizingly close to winning their first Vince Lombardi Trophy against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991. All Bills kicker Scott Norwood had to do was kick a 47-yard field goal between the uprights and the confetti would fall from the rafters to the delight of the Bills Mafia. Unfortunately, Norwood's kick sailed … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Scott Norwood (Story)
The Life And Career Of Claude Humphrey (Story)
Claude Humphrey was one of the best defensive linemen in Atlanta Falcons franchise history. Humphrey could also make a case for being one of the best pass rushers in league history. Only Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Green, and Julius Peppers bested his nine double-digit sack seasons from 1968 to 1981. Humphrey, the 1968 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Claude Humphrey (Story)
The Life And Career Of Aundray Bruce (Story)
Aundray Bruce seemed like the kind of pass rusher who would sack quarterbacks with ease and make mincemeat of offensive linemen. Bruce had all of the physical attributes to excel as a linebacker in the National Football League. In fact, some scouts and executives thought his game resembled those of Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks. Unfortunately, Aundray Bruce … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Aundray Bruce (Story)
The Life And Career Of Art Shell (Story)
Art Shell was one of the greatest offensive tackles in Oakland Raiders history. When Shell joined forces with Gene Upshaw, Bob Brown, Jim Otto, and Ron Mix in the early 1970s, the Raiders led the AFC in offense during the first few years of the John Madden era in Oakland. Nine years into Shell's iconic pro football career, he played a perfect game against the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Art Shell (Story)