Some players fill the stat sheet. Some make highlight plays. And then there are those who become the emotional core of a championship team. Tedy Bruschi was that kind of player. …
Some linebackers hit hard. Some cover sideline to sideline. Brian Urlacher did everything. Born on May 25, 1978, in Pasco, Washington, Urlacher became the face of Chicago Bears defense in the early 2000s.…
Some players are highly recruited. Some are first-round picks. James Harrison was neither — and that made his story even greater. Born on May 4, 1978, in Akron, Ohio, Harrison built one of…
Some players dominate one side of the ball. Some specialize. Chuck Bednarik never left the field. Born on May 1, 1925, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Bednarik became one of the toughest and most enduring…
Some linebackers hit hard. Some linebackers rack up tackles. Derrick Brooks did both — and did it with intelligence that changed games. Born on April 18, 1973, in Pensacola, Florida, Brooks became the…