Long before Russell Wilson electrified the Seattle Seahawks' 12th Man, Jim Zorn made his mark as one of the first showmen in franchise history. Seahawks fans will forever remember Zorn, the team's first quarterback, scrambling out of the pocket and running from one side of the field to the other before finding the open receiver downfield. Nine times out of ten, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Zorn (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Rodney Peete (Story)
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)
The Life And Career Of Sonny Jurgensen (Story)
Washington Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen was one of the most prolific quarterbacks of the 1960s. Ironically, Jurgensen, who had 32,224 passing yards and 255 passing touchdowns during his iconic 18-year NFL career, almost never made it to the NFL. Had it not been for a Duke Blue Devils assistant coach's timely intervention, Jurgensen would not have led the NFL … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sonny Jurgensen (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 Rick Casares (Story)
Without a doubt, Rick Casares set the bar high for Chicago Bears running backs of future generations. Casares was a bruiser of a 226-lb. fullback who never shied away from hard hits on the gridiron. He was vastly different from the typical 1950s fullback who focused exclusively on blocking. Casares emerged as a dual-threat fullback who could block and scamper … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)