Victor Cruz was one of the best undrafted free agents in New York Giants franchise history. Cruz, who struggled in his academics in high school and college, overcame insurmountable odds and made the Giants' 53-man regular-season roster in 2010. Opponents and naysayers alike thought Cruz was just a no-name wannabe who wouldn't make it far in the National Football … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Victor Cruz? (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)
Without a doubt, Rick Casares set the bar high for Chicago Bears running backs of future generations. Casares was a bruiser of a 226-lb. fullback who never shied away from hard hits on the gridiron. He was vastly different from the typical 1950s fullback who focused exclusively on blocking. Casares emerged as a dual-threat fullback who could block and scamper … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bennie Joppru (Story)
Former Houston Texans tight end Bennie Joppru was the epitome of one's pro football career ending before it even began. Joppru sustained a series of groin injuries that sidelined him for the entirety of his first two seasons with the Texans from 2003 to 2004. It seemed Joppru was ready to make up for lost time before he tore his ACL before his third year with … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bennie Joppru (Story)
The Life And Career Of Adam Archuleta (Story)
Despite the unfortunate end to Adam Archuleta's NFL career, he made an indelible mark as the St. Louis Rams' strong safety from 2001 to 2005. Although Archuleta never became a Pro Bowler, he became one of the pillars of the Rams' defense during that span. Archuleta racked up 351 solo tackles, three interceptions, one pick-six, three fumbles, five fumble … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Adam Archuleta (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ted Marchibroda (Story)
Back in the day, Ted Marchibroda defied the norm of the typical, fiery NFL head coach. Marchibroda was the complete opposite - he was a gentleman on and off the gridiron during his memorable 38-year pro football coaching career. Marchibroda's genius on the sidelines helped the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, and Indianapolis Colts reach … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ted Marchibroda (Story)