The Cardinals franchise has a long, storied history of great players. Jay Novacek played five seasons there, but it wasn’t until he hit “Big D” that he became a star and was used to his full potential.
The early Dallas Cowboys dynasty featured a Hall of Fame offense of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. As good as that triumvirate was, there were many who felt that their Tight End, Jay Novacek, was just as valuable. Utilized well in Dallas, Novacek used his soft hands and could always be counted on to deliver in short-yardage pass situations. Cowboys fans never had to worry about that position, and for five straight years, Novacek made the Pro Bowl.
Jay Novacek’s final game was a five-catch, one-touchdown performance in the Cowboys’ Super Bowl XXX win over Pittsburgh. Back issues forced him out of professional football, but after six great years in Dallas, he retired happy with what he accomplished.
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