Prime Time Made it Cool to Play Cornerback
“Chad, I think you should play cornerback.” Those words from a childhood friend in 1986 lit a fire in my belly. “Man, I’m a running back,” I fired back. I was going to be the next Eric Dickerson. I had my neck roll, my upright running style, and i...
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Top 10 Fastest Defensive Backs in NFL History
With the recent passing of the NFL Combine and all of the hoopla surrounding the 40-yard dash, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of the fastest defensive backs that have suited up to play in the NFL. While any top 10 list can be debated and there are certain...
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