Michael Bates' background in track helped him become a five-time Pro Bowl kick returner for the Carolina Panthers. Bates' incredible speed, toughness, and grit made him a key contributor to one of the NFC's best special teams units during his heyday in the National Football League. Bates finished his spectacular nine-year pro football career with 9,110 kick … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Michael Bates (Story)
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What Happened To Laveranues Coles? (Story)
Laveranues Coles hurdled many obstacles before he became a Pro Bowl wide receiver in the National Football League. First, his stepfather molested him at gunpoint when he was a child. He then had several run-ins with the law when he played for the Florida State Seminoles in college. Nobody could blame those teams who passed up on him in the 2000 NFL … [Read more...] about What Happened To Laveranues Coles? (Story)
What Happened To Chad Pennington? (Story)
When the New York Jets selected Chad Pennington 181 slots ahead of Tom Brady in the 2000 NFL Draft, they signed a player who broke several passing records with the Marshall Thundering Herd in college. This was the quarterback who formed an explosive duo with future Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss at Marshall. It seemed Pennington was destined for greatness … [Read more...] about What Happened To Chad Pennington? (Story)
