Football HOF Profile: Curtis Martin
In the NFL there are many players who fly under the radar and are rarely noticed by the fans in their city or any other city. Then there are the villains who are noticed by everyone but only because they are the bad guys in the locker room and on the field. These are the players who are booed every time the touch the ball or step onto the field as they represent the enemy for many.
Football HOF Profile: Willie Roaf
The New Orleans Saints have been through a lot since they were established in 1967 as they have struggled since the start. At first it was the perils of an expansion NFL team that could not afford the top players and ended up struggling for a few years. For the first few years the Saints struggled to put together wins but much of that was expected.
Football HOF Profile: Cortez Kennedy
There are many stories of those drafted in the lower rounds making their impact against all odds but there are also plenty of stories at the top of the draft. Being drafted in the first round is always a challenge as teams put a lot of faith into your abilities. Most of these players are considered the best of the best in college and are expected to make an immediate impact in the NFL.
Football HOF Profile: Chris Doleman
On the defensive side of the ball there are many different disciplines and positions that require a specific set of skills. For the defensive backs there needs to be speed and the ability to react quickly. For linebackers there needs to be the ability to read a play and the ability to hit hard when a play comes your way. For the defensive lineman it is all about gap control and filling any area that a running back can get to.
Who Will Join the Conversation in Canton
In 2006 former Oakland Raiders Coach, Announcer, and face of the NFL video game John Madden was inducted into the Hall of Fame. During his induction ceremony he made one of the most memorable speeches in Hall of Fame history.