scott99
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So, we are in the dog days of summer, and we have a month plus before training camp starts. So I’ve been watching some old Pat’s games and some NFL films from when I became a fan (1975), up until the 1st dynasty years, and I’ve been thinking about some forgotten heroes of the past.
I’m sure we’ve done something similar in the past, but I personally think it’s a fun subject, so I’m gonna name some of my favorite forgotten Pat’s heroes from the past. Not in any particular order. Of course, if you’re an old geezer like me, you know all these guys.
1) Harold Jackson WR- I loved Daryl Stingley, and was devastated when he got paralyzed. When we got Harold Jackson, I thought, this guy has been around forever, I remember him from the Eagles, and of course then the Rams who we got him from. He’s too old. Boy was I wrong, he became an explosive weapon for Grogan opposite speedster Stanley Morgan. He and Morgan EACH had 1,000+ yards receiving in 1979, despite each having less than 50 catches. Double deep threats.
2) Don Calhoun RB- He was just a really solid back. Despite being a backup he had three 700+ yard seasons. He was a fantastic back in his own right, extremely tough runner with some wiggle. The Pats had 3 backs for defenses to deal with, 4 if you add Grogan.
3) Tim Fox Safety- I loved Tim Fox, he was like an enforcer back there at the safety position. Loved the way he played. He was another excellent 1st round pick along with center Pete Brock and CB Mike Haynes in 1976, what a draft.
4) Mosi Tatupu RB- At USC, he blocked for RBs Ricky Bell and Charles White. When he came to the Pats, he did it all. Special teams, fullback, caught the ball once in a while. Truly a selfless Patriots.
5) Jarvis Green DE- He just made so many key plays for the Pats first part of the dynasty. Especially in the playoffs. Wasn’t a GREAT player, but I remember him getting to Peyton Manning a few times in clutch situations.
Those are just a few on my list, I’m sure I’ll post a few more, what are yours ?
I’m sure we’ve done something similar in the past, but I personally think it’s a fun subject, so I’m gonna name some of my favorite forgotten Pat’s heroes from the past. Not in any particular order. Of course, if you’re an old geezer like me, you know all these guys.
1) Harold Jackson WR- I loved Daryl Stingley, and was devastated when he got paralyzed. When we got Harold Jackson, I thought, this guy has been around forever, I remember him from the Eagles, and of course then the Rams who we got him from. He’s too old. Boy was I wrong, he became an explosive weapon for Grogan opposite speedster Stanley Morgan. He and Morgan EACH had 1,000+ yards receiving in 1979, despite each having less than 50 catches. Double deep threats.
2) Don Calhoun RB- He was just a really solid back. Despite being a backup he had three 700+ yard seasons. He was a fantastic back in his own right, extremely tough runner with some wiggle. The Pats had 3 backs for defenses to deal with, 4 if you add Grogan.
3) Tim Fox Safety- I loved Tim Fox, he was like an enforcer back there at the safety position. Loved the way he played. He was another excellent 1st round pick along with center Pete Brock and CB Mike Haynes in 1976, what a draft.
4) Mosi Tatupu RB- At USC, he blocked for RBs Ricky Bell and Charles White. When he came to the Pats, he did it all. Special teams, fullback, caught the ball once in a while. Truly a selfless Patriots.
5) Jarvis Green DE- He just made so many key plays for the Pats first part of the dynasty. Especially in the playoffs. Wasn’t a GREAT player, but I remember him getting to Peyton Manning a few times in clutch situations.
Those are just a few on my list, I’m sure I’ll post a few more, what are yours ?
