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I remember Francis. He was a fine TE.While there is love for Coates, don't forget about "All World" Russ Francis, coined by Howard Cosell, he was a pretty good TE for the NEPatriots ('75 to '88).. he did not share the same number (81) but should be in this conversation.
For me, Coates was much better. "winter coates" caught first downs often with 2 or 3 defenders hanging on him.