The New York Jets took a chance on quarterback Browning Nagle in the 1991 NFL Draft. The Jets were eager to take Southern Mississippi Eagles signal caller Brett Favre with the 34th overall selection that year. Alas, the Atlanta Falcons, who had the 33rd overall pick, took Favre off the draft board. The Jets, who did not have a contingency plan, settled for … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Browning Nagle (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Pepper Johnson (Story)
Pepper Johnson didn't just have a catchy nickname. He was also one of Bill Parcells' defensive stalwarts during the New York Giants' Super Bowl years in the mid-to-late 1980s. Johnson fortified a Giants defense that also featured Carl Banks, Gary Reasons, Harry Carson, and Lawrence Taylor. With Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick patrolling the sidelines, New York won … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Pepper Johnson (Story)
The Life And Career Of Morris Claiborne (Story)
Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne could've been mentioned in the same breath as Mel Renfro, Darren Woodson, Cliff Harris, Deion Sanders, and Everson Walls as the best defensive backs in the franchise's storied history. Instead, many fans and experts consider Claiborne one of the biggest letdowns to ever wear Cowboys navy blue, silver, and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Morris Claiborne (Story)
The Life And Career Of Andre Wadsworth (Story)
Had knee injuries not derailed Andre Wadsworth's once-promising NFL career, he would have been one of the best pass rushers in Arizona Cardinals franchise history. Although Wadsworth had a decent rookie season in 1998, his knee issues slowed him down considerably in his next two pro football seasons. He became a shadow of the dominating player he once was with … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Andre Wadsworth (Story)
What Happened To Josh Cribbs? (Story)
Without a doubt, Josh Cribbs was one of the most electrifying kick return specialists in National Football League history. Cribbs was primarily a quarterback who never returned kicks in the high school and collegiate ranks. He suddenly found his niche when he tried making the Cleveland Browns' roster in 2005. All Cribbs did was record an NFL record eight kick … [Read more...] about What Happened To Josh Cribbs? (Story)