Marlin Briscoe was one of pro football's trailblazers in the late 1960s. Briscoe became the first starting African American quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) when he took the field for the Denver Broncos in 1968. "The Magician's" quickness and arm strength dazzled scouts, coaches, and fans alike. Despite playing behind Steve Tensi in the first … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Marlin Briscoe (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 Kevin Everett (Story)
Former Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett's name still rings a bell almost two decades after his freak career-ending injury that rocked the National Football League in 2007. Everett, a third-year player who wanted to make up for lost time, plowed into Denver Broncos kick return specialist Domenik Hixon in the season opener on September 9, 2007. While it … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Kevin Everett (Story)
The Life And Career Of EJ Manuel (Story)
EJ Manuel could have been the quarterback the Buffalo Bills desperately needed in 2013. Sadly, Manuel never lived up to the hype. Manuel blossomed in his last two years with the Florida State Seminoles from 2011 to 2012. He passed for a combined 6,058 passing yards and 41 touchdowns during those two years. Manuel, a Second-Team All-ACC selection in 2012, also … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of EJ Manuel (Story)
The Life And Career Of Tom Flores (Story)
Tom Flores is one of the most iconic figures in Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders franchise history. Flores, who thought he would embark on a teaching career in Fresno, became the Raiders' first quarterback when they entered the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. It marked the beginning of a 56-year journey with the Silver and Black as a player, assistant coach, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Tom Flores (Story)