Rex Ryan, the son of legendary coach Buddy Ryan, was one of the most colorful and controversial head coaches in New York Jets franchise history. Ryan became a head coach when he was 46 years old. At that point, he had been an assistant coach in the college and professional ranks for almost 22 years. Ryan started his head coaching tenure with the Jets by leading … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rex Ryan (Complete Story)
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What Happened To Vinny Testaverde? (Story)
Vinny Testaverde set the bar high in terms of longevity at the quarterback position in the National Football League. By the time Testaverde finished his 21st season in the NFL in 2007, he was already 44 years old. Testaverde was a former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback with the Miami Hurricanes who racked up 46,233 yards and 275 touchdowns in the air with … [Read more...] about What Happened To Vinny Testaverde? (Story)
What Happened To Demaryius Thomas? (Story)
Demaryius Thomas was one of the best wide receivers in Denver Broncos' franchise history. The 6'3, 225-lb. Thomas used his size, speed, and agility to score from anywhere on the football field. He also used his physical attributes to overcome defensive backs who tried to put the clamps on him. When legendary quarterback Peyton Manning joined the Broncos in 2012, … [Read more...] about What Happened To Demaryius Thomas? (Story)
What Happened To James Farrior? (Story)
It isn't a coincidence that legendary Pittsburgh middle linebacker James Farrior's surname almost rhymes with "warrior." Farrior rose from relative obscurity during his five years with the New York Jets to become an integral part of Dick LeBeau's 3-4 defense with the Steelers from 2004 to 2011. With Farrior at inside linebacker, Pittsburgh won two Super Bowl … [Read more...] about What Happened To James Farrior? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Doug Brien (Story)
Doug Brien became one of the NFL's most accurate field goal kickers at the time of his retirement from the gridiron in 2005. Brien's career 80.2 percent field goal and 98 percent PAT accuracy in twelve NFL seasons make some of today's kickers cringe. Regrettably, many fans and pundits remember Brien more for his two late missed field goals that resulted in the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Doug Brien (Story)