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)
Oakland Raiders
The Life And Career Of Art Shell (Story)
Art Shell was one of the greatest offensive tackles in Oakland Raiders history. When Shell joined forces with Gene Upshaw, Bob Brown, Jim Otto, and Ron Mix in the early 1970s, the Raiders led the AFC in offense during the first few years of the John Madden era in Oakland. Nine years into Shell's iconic pro football career, he played a perfect game against the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Art Shell (Story)
The Life And Career Of Matt Millen (Story)
Former Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders middle linebacker Matt Millen made an indelible mark on the franchise during his memorable nine-season tenure from 1980 to 1988. Millen, who grew up idolizing Ray Nitschke, Dick Butkus, Alex Karras, and Willie Lanier, promptly followed in their footsteps when he entered the NFL at the turn of the 1980s. Millen's ferocious, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Matt Millen (Story)
The Life And Career Of Tom Flores (Story)
Tom Flores is one of the most iconic figures in Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders franchise history. Flores, who thought he would embark on a teaching career in Fresno, became the Raiders' first quarterback when they entered the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. It marked the beginning of a 56-year journey with the Silver and Black as a player, assistant coach, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Tom Flores (Story)
The Life And Career Of Adam Archuleta (Story)
Despite the unfortunate end to Adam Archuleta's NFL career, he made an indelible mark as the St. Louis Rams' strong safety from 2001 to 2005. Although Archuleta never became a Pro Bowler, he became one of the pillars of the Rams' defense during that span. Archuleta racked up 351 solo tackles, three interceptions, one pick-six, three fumbles, five fumble … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Adam Archuleta (Story)