Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen was one of the franchise's all-time best during his nine-year tenure from 2011 to 2019. After spending his first four seasons with the Chicago Bears, Olsen established impeccable chemistry with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during their time in Carolina. Olsen eventually became the first tight end in NFL history to … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Greg Olsen (Story)
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The Life And Career Of George Allen (Story)
Before Joe Gibbs led the Washington Redskins to three Super Bowl titles in the 1980s and early 1990s, George Allen turned the once-woebegone franchise's fortunes around in the 1970s. The workaholic Allen coached the Redskins and the Los Angeles Rams for a combined 12 seasons. He earned a reputation as a master motivator and a coach who turned struggling teams into … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of George Allen (Story)
The Life And Career Of Dan Hampton (Story)
When one mentioned the name "Dan Hampton" in the 1980s, offensive linemen couldn't help but cringe. Hampton, one of the best defensive linemen in Chicago Bears franchise history, made offensive linemen cower in fear. His otherworldly strength commanded regular double teams to prevent him from stopping the ball carrier dead in his tracks. Hampton, the fourth … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dan Hampton (Story)
The Life And Career Of Alan Page (Story)
Without a doubt, Alan Page was one of the reasons behind the Minnesota Vikings' resurgence in the late 1960s and 1970s. Page, Gary Larsen, Carl Eller, and Jim Marshall formed a vaunted Vikings defensive line known as the "Purple People Eaters" that smothered quarterbacks and made life miserable for offensive linemen. With Page playing lights-out defense, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Alan Page (Story)
The Life And Career Of Gaines Adams (Story)
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Gaines Adams was ready to take the NFL by storm in 2007. Adams finished his stellar college football career as one of the best pass rushers in Clemson Tigers program history. Adams, an unheralded prospect who played eight-man football in high school, wreaked havoc on quarterbacks and offensive linemen … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Gaines Adams (Story)
