Marlin "The Magician" Briscoe On September 29, 1968, the Denver Broncos sent rookie Marlin Briscoe into action at quarterback with just under 10 minutes to play in the home opener against the Boston Patriots. The 14th round draft pick nicknamed "The Magician" wasted little time completing his first pro pass when he immediately hooked up on a 22-yarder to Eric Crabtree. … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Marlin the Magician
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NFL Open Thread: James “Shack” Harris
James "Shack" Harris played college football for the Grambling State University Tigers from 1965 to 1968. Under the guidance of legendary coach Eddie Robinson, Grambling won or shared all four Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) titles while Harris was a player and he was named MVP of the 1967 Orange Blossom Classic. Harris was drafted in the eighth round of the draft by … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: James “Shack” Harris
NFL Open Thread: Marlin “The Magician” Briscoe
Marlin Briscoe broke almost every rookie quarterback record in Denver Broncos history, but was released without explanation. Then Marlin switched to wide receiver, earning All-Pro honors and two Super Bowl rings. But despite his lifetime of success on the football field, Marlin the Magician's toughest opposition was against drugs and himself — a struggle that left him on the … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Marlin “The Magician” Briscoe
POU NFL Picks – Week One!
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!! Can you believe there may be 9....yes, 9 black quarterbacks starting week one in the National Football League. The most ever.....and can you believe Michael Vick would be the elder statesmen of the group? Colin Kaepernick was in elementary school when Vick was drafted...time flies! OK, y'all know how it works! Make your picks and get them … [Read more...] about POU NFL Picks – Week One!