It's unfortunate former Indianapolis Colts placekicker Mike Vanderjagt's days with the franchise ended on a sour note. Vanderjagt's disastrous missed 46-yard field-goal attempt during the 2005 AFC Divisional Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was a moment fans of the Horseshoe would rather forget. Colts president and general manager Bill Polian did not … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mike Vanderjagt (Story)
Dallas Cowboys
The Life And Career Of Drew Pearson (Story)
Before star wide receivers Michael Irvin, Dez Bryant, and CeeDee Lamb rose to prominence with the Dallas Cowboys, another legendary Dallas wideout wore number 88 and made mincemeat of opposing secondaries. That Cowboys wide receiver was no other than Drew Pearson. Pearson, who started his pro football career as a punt and kick return specialist, earned the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Drew Pearson (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jim Zorn (Story)
Long before Russell Wilson electrified the Seattle Seahawks' 12th Man, Jim Zorn made his mark as one of the first showmen in franchise history. Seahawks fans will forever remember Zorn, the team's first quarterback, scrambling out of the pocket and running from one side of the field to the other before finding the open receiver downfield. Nine times out of ten, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Zorn (Story)
The Life And Career Of Forrest Gregg (Story)
Truly, Forrest Gregg was the ultimate benchmark for the offensive tackle position. When Gregg joined forces with legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi in 1959, they became one of the most dominant teams of the 1960s. Gregg, a nine-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman, was one of the reasons the Packers won a combined three NFL Championships and two … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Forrest Gregg (Story)
The Life And Career Of Rodney Peete (Story)
It seemed Rodney Peete was destined for stardom when he entered the National Football League in 1989. Peete, the 1988 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, shredded defenses with his arm as a member of the USC Trojans in the mid-to-late 1980s. When Peete's draft stock fell dramatically, it was a sign of things to come. Although Peete was never a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rodney Peete (Story)