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Len Dawson was one of the great quarterbacks in the American Football League, but a big reason he could do what he did was that Ed Budde helped him stay upright. As the Left Guard during the first good run of the Kansas City Chiefs, Ed Budde was a punishing blocker who captained the Chiefs’ O-line. He was a multiple-time…
London Fletcher was a tackling machine who had accumulated over 2,000 Tackles in the National Football League. This is where Fletcher’s best chance for the Hall lies, as he was only a four-time Pro Bowl selection, a number that, right or wrong, does matter. Fletcher, however, does hold a resume with all those tackles, longevity, a Super Bowl Ring with…
In this era of sports specialization, it is hard to imagine football players changing positions regularly. Pete Retzlaff played various offensive positions, but he could always be counted on to catch the ball. On five different occasions, Pete Retzlaff had seasons of 50 or more receptions. Considering the era in which he played, that tally becomes even more impressive. His…
The Atlanta Falcons have had many ups and downs over the years. With a seventeen-year career playing in the ATL, Mike Kenn has seen it all. Mike Kenn holds the Falcons record for the most games played and started. He patrolled the Offensive Line, primarily from the Left Tackle position during his time there and netted himself five consecutive Pro…
Andrew Whitworth played his college ball at LSU and was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in the Second Round of the 2006 Draft. Although he became a starter as a rookie, Whitworth didn’t break out until his 30s, earning his first Pro Bowl at 31 in 2012. Earning a First Team All-Pro in 2015 and a second Pro Bowl, Whitworth secured a…
Considering that Todd Christensen was drafted as a Running Back, it is impressive that he developed into one of the most successful Tight Ends of the 1980s. The transition to Tight End was not a quick one, and it was not until his fifth year in the NFL that Christensen was productive. He would then embark on a five-year stretch…
Generally, non-quarterbacks don’t have spectacular seasons in their 30s, but Henry Ellard did. In fact, he really didn’t become a star in the National Football League until he turned 27. The first few years of Henry Ellard’s career were fairly nondescript, but he would then see his number called more often, and he responded with seven seasons of 1,000 yards…
Darren Woodson arrived in Dallas as one of the Draft Picks acquired in the Herschel Walker trade, and the 2nd Rounder from Arizona State wasted little time establishing himself as a force in the Cowboys Secondary, even though he was a Linebacker in college. A member of the All-Rookie Team, Woodson aided Dallas to a win in Super Bowl XXVII…
In the 1960s, the Los Angeles Rams defense was best known for its "Fearsome Foursome" Defensive Line, but their secondary also featured a star in Eddie Meador, who earned six Pro Bowl selections. Meador came from Arkansas Tech and would become the starting Left Cornerback in his second season. That year (1960), he would be named to the Pro Bowl,…
The 1944 2nd Overall Draft Pick from the University of Wisconsin, Pat Harder, lived up to the hype. He helped the Chicago Cardinals win the 1947 NFL Championship and earned First Team All-Pro honors for three consecutive years. Playing at fullback and also serving as the Cardinals’ placekicker, Harder became the first player in NFL history to exceed 100 points…
Drafted 8th overall by the San Diego Chargers in 1986, Leslie O'Neal made an immediate impact in the NFL by winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year and accumulating 12.5 Sacks. He suffered a knee injury that took him out for a year and a half, but by 1989 he was ready to return, and he was named to the…
The Chicago Bears had many stars throughout the 1980s, and many were flashy and unforgettable. Jay Hilgenberg was an unsung hero of that squad and an anchor of the Offensive Line. For eleven seasons, Jay Hilgenberg played Center for Chicago. On seven of those campaigns, Hilgenberg was named to the Pro Bowl and twice was a First Team All-Pro. His…
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Ottis Anderson had one of the best rookie seasons ever for a Running Back, gaining over 1,600 yards on the ground. Too bad he did it for a bad St. Louis Cardinals team that was barely on the National radar. Anderson would prove he was not a one-season wonder. Although he never again matched those rookie numbers, he still posted…
Linebackers are built to strike fear in Quarterbacks. Greg Lloyd seemed destined to strike fear in virtually everyone around him. Many in the press corps found Greg Lloyd controversial, but fans in the Steel City loved him. The same was said for General Managers and Coaches who loved his hard-nosed play. Lloyd led the Steelers defense and spread his skills…
Alan Ameche won the Heisman Trophy in 1954, and the Wisconsin Badgers star went 3rd overall in the Draft. Chosen by the Baltimore Colts, he would win the NFL Rookie of the Year, leading the league in Rushing Yards, Rushing Touchdowns, and Yards from Scrimmage. This was Ameche's best statistical year, but he became an offensive fixture on an excellent…
Usually, when you speak of a five-year career in any sport, you can't be talking about a great player. Few people have had a five-year run like Cecil Isbell. Isbell was the 7th Overall Draft Pick by Green Bay in 1938, and as a rookie, he joined Arnie Herber in the Packers’ backfield. Isbell was rushing more in the first…
Drafted in 2004 with the first overall pick by the San Diego Chargers, Eli Manning did not want to play for the Bolts, and he was quickly traded to the New York Giants, where he would play his entire career. A four-time Pro Bowl Selection, he would take the Giants to two Super Bowl Championships, both against the heavily favored New…
Drafted 3rd Overall in the 1985 NFL Draft, the former Texas A&M Aggie settled into a solid role as a defensive end for the Houston Oilers. He did well and made his first Pro Bowl in 1988, but a switch from the 3-4 to 4-3 Defense forced Childress to move to Defensive Tackle, and it fit him perfectly. Blessed with…
The New Orleans Saints offense has been good for so long that people have forgotten that when they finally put decent teams together in the early ’90s, it was on the strength of their defense. Pat Swilling was a big part of those squads. Pat Swilling was an excellent pass rusher who was brilliant at rushing the passer. As New…
