Patrick Willis was one of the greatest linebackers who ever donned San Francisco 49ers red, white, and gold. Willis overcame adversity and a difficult childhood in his home state of Tennessee. He eventually committed to the Ole Miss Rebels and became one of the SEC's most ferocious linebackers during his college days from 2003 to 2006. Willis picked up where he … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Patrick Willis (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Eric Mangini (Story)
Eric Mangini's football coaching career began in inauspicious fashion from 11,000 miles away. Mangini became a football coach in Australia while he studied there for two semesters in the early 1990s. He eventually became a Cleveland Browns ball boy after he earned his bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University, the same school that produced the legendary Bill … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Eric Mangini (Story)
The Life And Career Of Gary Kubiak (Story)
Gary Kubiak was one of the reasons the Denver Broncos have three Super Bowl titles. When Kubiak served as Denver's offensive coordinator from 1995 to 2005, the Broncos made seven postseason appearances and won back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Fast forward one decade later, Kubiak became the Broncos' head coach and led them to their third Vince Lombardi Trophy … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Gary Kubiak (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 Jim Druckenmiller (Story)
Some pundits argue that Jim Druckenmiller was the worst player in San Francisco 49ers franchise history. Druckenmiller, who played behind the great Steve Young, had a total of 239 passing yards, one touchdown pass, and four interceptions in six career games for the 49ers from 1997 to 1998. However, Druckenmiller's career in San Francisco was seemingly over … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Druckenmiller (Story)