Terrell Davis - Retired at 29 in 2001 Another career characterized by a meteoric rise, and a sudden crash. After being picked in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft, Terrell Davis shot up the Broncos depth chart during the preseason, and eventually won the starting job. Davis rewarded the organization by rushing for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns in his rookie year. … [Read more...]
The Most Disastrous Rookie Contracts in NFL History
Selecting players in the NFL draft is a tantalizing risk/reward gamble for teams and fans across the country. Draft well and receive a future All-Pro and potential Hall of Famer (Peyton Manning, 1998 #1 overall). Draft poorly and receive scorn and derision for signing an underperforming player, a bust, to a terrible contract (Ryan Leaf, 1998 #2 overall). If you're an Oakland … [Read more...]
10 NFL Fitness Freaks & 10 Who Need To Hit the Gym
10 NFL Stars Who Are Physical Freaks... And 10 Who Should Spend A Little More Time At The Gym! It’s a given that NFL players have athleticism that’s far beyond the average person. But even in a league of exceptional athletes, there are those who stand out from the pack. There is a small collection of freakish athletes who belong in a league of their own, at least when it … [Read more...]
15 NFL Players Who Already Look Like Busts & 5 Potential Draft Busts
Eli Apple - CB The New York Giants selected Eli Apple with the 10th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Apple was a top prospect out of high school and eventually college as well. With the 10th fastest 40-yard dash at the combine, Apple had the rare speed and size (6’ 1”) coveted in the NFL. After signing a four year deal in 2016 with a full $15.15 million guaranteed, … [Read more...]
NFL Stars Who Practically Live At The Gym
J.J. Watt, Houston Texans Only a few months after safety Tyrann Mathieu signed with the Houston Texans, he went on Twitter and tweeted about his admiration for J.J. Watt's legendary work ethic. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is one of the hardest working athletes in the entire NFL when it comes to his work in the weight room, doing everything from flipping … [Read more...]
