Originally Written June 1, 2012 -Reissued August 12,2025 As the NFL changed the rules in 1978 to liberate the passing game, many thought the big physical cornerback would give way to smaller quicker men. Those who could turn and run with receivers after the 5 yard “chuck” zone (The Mel Blount Rule) would be highly … Continue reading
The NFL’s Shameful Impatience with Black Quarterbacks: The Odyssey of Shedeur Sanders
What has transpired with Shedeur Sanders since the NFL Draft has been a study in contrasts. The debate between fans & media everywhere: “Was this collusion meant to humble a black QB from a proud family? Those wanting to strike a blow to Deion Sanders ego who have laid in wait taking shots at his … Continue reading
1990’s Buffalo Bills – The Rasputins of The NFL
Originally Written August 7, 2014 – Reissued August 2, 2025 with Marv Levy turning 100 tomorrow! Where else would you rather be??? When you think back to the Buffalo Bills team that made it to 4 straight Super Bowls, there are two schools of thought. You have one from the ignorant callous fan that says … Continue reading
Sterling Sharpe Belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Originally published May 17, 2011 – Reissued August 2, 2025 As those in and Packerland celebrate the team’s 13th championship in NFL history, the mind travels back to when Green Bay was the desolate outpost that few players wanted to go to. The team had a celebrated past yet the years after Vince Lombardi’s team … Continue reading
1990’s San Francisco 49ers v. Dallas Cowboys: 49ers Perspective
Originally written May 6, 2015- Reissued July 25, 2025 Former San Francisco 49er Head Coach Bill Walsh referred to the early years of the organization’s coming of age as “Camelot”. After the 1981 Super Bowl championship they would go on to become “Team of the Decade” winning another 3 titles. San Francisco became the NFL’s … Continue reading
1990’s San Francisco 49ers v. Dallas Cowboys: Cowboys Perspective
Originally written April 15, 2015 -Reissued July 25, 2025 Back on January 10, 1982, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship in what came to be known as “The Catch”. Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Michael Irvin were 12, 15, & 15 yrs of age respectively at the time. Over … Continue reading
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