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PASSING CHAMPION SETS NEW STANDARD
Brown got to the Bengals' 2024 offseason workouts bright and early and ready to build off an encouraging rookie season. The fifth-round draft pick made the most of his opportunities, particularly late in the year. He recorded 173 of his 179 rushing yards and 149 of his 156 receiving yards over his final six games.
A valuable member of the Pitt offensive squad, Joe is a tower of strength. For his size, he's fast and carries out downfield blocking assignments with unerring accuracy.
If the Rams offense was the "Greatest Show on Turf," then Faulk was the ringmaster. The focal point of the team's unstoppable attack, the do-it-all back recorded more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage in three consecutive campaigns (1999-2001) and led the NFL in total touchdowns with 26 in 2000 and 21 in 2001.
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A determined and hard-hitting runner, Bo is also a fine pass receiver. He will be battling for the number one fullback slot on Denver in '68.
FOOTBALL TRIVIA
Q: Who is this player? He is a Cowboys halfback.
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Q: Who scored most touchdowns in one game?
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Considered by many as the finest center in the American Football League, Bobby originally broke in as a linebacker. He has cat-like quickness and is a powerful blocker. In the past three seasons, Bobby has not had a bad snap from center. This center is extremely effective at protecting his quarterback on pass plays.
Bobby started as quarterback at Baylor.
FIELD GOAL ACCURACY
91.1% FG%
Justin Tucker has made over 91% of his field goal attempts, including many from 50+ yards. His leg strength and accuracy are legendary.
Football History Highlight
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Henry, better known for his gold medal Olympic performances at 200 meters, than for his football talent, has come on to be one of the good free safeties in the League. In '66 he intercepted 4 passes and ran one back 101 yards for a TD.
Cleveland clinched the Eastern Conference Crown by crushing the Giants 52 to 20 in Yankee Stadium, December 12, 1964. The Browns then blanked out the Western Conference winners, the Colts, 27 to 0 to win the NFL Championship.
Go online and search for a video containing the best hits in NFL history. You're quaranteed to see at least one clip of Alwater. Bounding sideline to sideline from his strong safety spot, the eight time Pro Bowl selection consistently flattened foes with remarkable smackdowns.
An old pro, Erich has been an outstanding pass defender in the National Football League for well over a decade. Last season, he picked-off three passes and returned them for an average of 21.3 yards per interception.
Erich has 38 lifetime interceptions,
RETRO CORNER
The Colts signed Bill as a free agent in '53 after a tryout with the Browns.
Emerged as Alex Smith's backup in 2012, also appearing in change-of-pace role emphasizing his rushing ability... Scored first NFL TD on 7-yard run versus Jets on Sept. 30... Was limited to brief action in two games as rookie in '11... Accounted for 142 TDs during four-year run at U. of Nevada.
Murray picked up right where he left off when he returned in the second half of 2023, when he instantly made Arizona competitive. His coach believes there's more where that came from. "His best football is ahead of them, which is, is interesting to say, because he's playing at such a high level," Jonathan Gannon said.
Still recognized as one of the most agile pursuers of rival passers, Alex is a master in the technique of using his hands and arms to fight his way past would-be blockers into enemy backfields. Picked as an All-Pro four times, his brother Lou is a former tackle with Washington and his brother Ted is a former offensive guard with four NFL clubs. Another brother also played Big Ten football.
Alex was once a pro wrestler.
MODERN ERA
Even the Panthers may have underestimated what a valuable commodity they had when they signed Micheal to a free agent deal last year. When Kevin Greene left in a contract dispute, Barrow moved from his natural inside linebacker spot to an outside position. Despite the role change on a new team, he led Carolina in sacks.
The Bucs boasted one of the game's best do-it-all backs in James Wilder in the 1980s. Doing his best impression of the team legend, Irving shined in all facets against the Falcons in Week 8 of 2024. The rookie toted the ball nine times and logged a season-high seven receptions in the classic creamsicle fit.
In addition to being the best blocking back on the Cardinals, Willis was the top rushing back for St. Louis last season as he chewed-up 813 yards for a lofty 4.0 average. Willis is also effective on screen passes.
Willis led the Cardinals with 7 TD's in '68.
80s-90s ERA
Boomer, a big, mobile quarterback who has one of the best throwing arms in football, led the Bengals to the '88 AFC Central Division title and into Super Bowl XXIII. He topped the NFL with a 97.4 passing rating, and led the AFC with 28 TD passes and 9.21 average yards per attempt. In '87, Boomer led the AFC with 3,321 passing yards and in 86, with 8.44 yards per pass.
Boutte proves to be a handful for defenders, using a combination of the three big traits -size, speed and strength - to make winning plays. Pro evaluators know it. "He has inside/outside value and can be just as adept at uncovering underneath as he can at stretching the field," NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote.
The Dolphins' top draft pick in 1967 after two All-America seasons at Purdue, Bob won the Cleveland Touchdown Club Award as the best college player of 1966 and the Chicago Tribune Award as the outstanding player in the Big Ten. Bob guided Purdue to a 14-13 victory over Southern Cali- fornia in the Rose Bowl as a senior. Bob posted a career passing percent- age of 57.1.
Bob majored in Industrial Economics.
A participant in 6 Pro Bowl Games, Carl has been selected for All-Pro recognition 6 times. The winner of the George Halas Award in 1971 as the NFL's Best Defensive Player, he caused 6 opponents' fumbles during the 1974 season. Carl was an All-American at Minnesota where he was a two-way starter. He was a 3-year regular in the line for Minnesota and a teammate of Bobby Bell, formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs. A hard hitter and ferocious tackler.
Guess the Mystery Viking. Clue 10 of 12. I have passed for over 2000 yards 14 different seasons.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
The proper functioning of linemen is most important to a team's success. The vicious blocking leaves no room for the weak. Quarterbacks frequently call short plunges to Don's side to pick up valuable yardage for a first down.
Don opens more keyholes than a locksmith.
MODERN ERA
One of the most quiet and unassuming stars in the NFL, Terrell will have a hard time staying in the background after last season. He had one of the most productive postseasons in history with four straight 100-yard games, capped off by a 157-yard effort that earned him the MVP award as Denver beat Green Bay, 31-24, in Super Bowl XXXII. When it was all over, Terrell had gained 587 yards and scored eight TDs in the postseason.
Chalk-up another brilliant season for this speedy Cleveland Brown running back. All Leroy did last year was to lead the National Football League in rushing, touchdowns and scoring! He is also an excellent pass receiver.
Leroy led the NFL in rushing in 1967.