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 Marlin Briscoe (Story)
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)
The Life And Career Of Haloti Ngata (Story)
Haloti Ngata was one of the greatest defensive linemen in Baltimore Ravens franchise history. Ngata certainly belongs in the Ravens' Mt. Rushmore of defensive linemen along with Michael McCrary, Kelly Gregg, and Trevor Pryce. Ngata, a former high school rugby player, terrorized quarterbacks and offensive linemen for nine seasons in Charm City from 2006 to … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Haloti Ngata (Story)
The Life And Career Of Damien Woody (Story)
Damien Woody certainly made his mark on New England Patriots franchise history. When Bill Belichick, Eric Mangini, and Tom Brady joined the Patriots in 2000, they set the foundation for the team's dominance over the next two decades. Woody, who became a center during his college days with the Boston College Eagles, snapped the football to Brady for three seasons … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Damien Woody (Story)
The Life And Career Of Charlie Sanders (Story)
Long before Barry Sanders took the National Football League by storm in the 1990s, another Detroit Lions legend surnamed Sanders helped revolutionize the tight end position two decades earlier. He was none other than the great Charlie Sanders. Sanders was a true innovator who helped kickstart a paradigm shift among tight ends in the 1970s NFL. Before Sanders … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Charlie Sanders (Story)