We hear it every year: Surefire first-rounder, can't-miss talent, true playmaker. But what we don't hear is: "This kid won't get drafted but he'll be a superstar." Why? Because no one can predict undrafted superstars, so they wait quietly and prove their talents, and eventually get to a place where they could rub it in everyone's faces. But they don't, because they are professionals. Well I'm here to pay my respects to the "no-names" that became household names over their careers in the league, the undrafted. Quick side note : Punters, Kickers, Fullbacks, and return specialists will not be included, as the majority of them do not get drafted anyway. Here we go: Offense QB: Warren Moon, 1978 (Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, K.C. Chiefs): Key Stats: Nine-Time Pro-Bowler 1997 Pro Bowl MVP 1990 Offensive Player of the Year 1990 NEA NFL MVP RB: Priest Holmes, 1997 (Baltimore Ravens, K.C. Chiefs): Key Stats: ...
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Oh, Yes, They Call Him the Streak
dailynorseman.com 3/7/2008 — I. . .AM. . .IRON MAN!! (Picture courtesy of TheFootballSearchEngine.com) I'd like to start this out by giving a hat tip to Pacifist Viking for pointing out an absolutely absurd article on Yahoo Sports that discusses whether a certain, ...
Bears sign WR Brandon Lloyd to one-year contract
chicagobears.com 3/7/2008 — LAKE FOREST, Ill. Three days after agreeing to terms with veteran Marty Booker, the Bears bolstered their receiving corps again Friday by signing Brandon Lloyd to a one-year contract. Lloyd, who played for Ron Turner when the Bears offensive ...
Rams Sign a Pair - Guard Goldberg and TE Becht
ramsgab.com 3/7/2008 — The Rams announced a pair of signings yesterday, inking guard Adam Goldberg and tight end Anthony Becht to deals. Goldberg was acquired by the Rams in a trade with Minnesota prior to the 2006 season. He started two of the 15 games he played in, but missed most of the 2007 season after suffering a knee injury. Becht spent the last three seasons with Tampa Bay where he started 34 of 48 ...
Jets sign FB Tony Richardson
newsday.com 3/7/2008 — Veteran fullback who once opened holes for Chiefs star Priest Holmes comes to New York
Tony Richardson , the fullback who spent
most of his career opening holes for ...
NFL Undrafted: Pay Hommage —
Bleacher Report - NFL 3/7/2008
We hear it every year: surefire first-rounder, can't-miss talent, true playmaker. But what we don't hear is: "This kid won't get drafted but he'll be a superstar." Why? Because no one can predict undrafted superstars, so they wait ...
WSU-UW: Season Finale —
Bleacher Report - NFL 3/8/2008
The Washington State Cougars close out their regular season schedule tomorrow evening against cross-state rival Washington. Friel Court will be the scene of the contest with tipoff set for 4:30pm.
There’s plenty at stake for both teams.
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Rock bolsters Skins’ stability —
Bleacher Report - NFL 3/8/2008
Today, for the first time in almost a week, Dan Snyder dusted off the checkbook and signed a player. It was the Redskins’ second signing of the free agency period and, like the first one, backup quarterback Todd Collins, the player wore the ...
