NFL history podcasts.
In 1973 and 1974, a couple of terrible passing performances by a couple of very young quarterbacks somehow equaled victory for their respective teams. Both outings came about with different circumstances, and they both rank as a couple of the most unique quarterbacking efforts of the decade. FOLLOW THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER … Read more
Much has been said and written about the 1985 Chicago Bears, but what about the 1986 Bears? Many believe the 1986 Bears’ defense was even better than the 1985 team, despite defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan leaving to become the Head Coach of the Eagles. The season started with a win against the Browns, but it … Read more
After appearing in the NFC Championship game four years in a row, from 1970 to 1973, winning the NFC title in 1970, and winning the Super Bowl in 1971, the Cowboys had no reason to think the 1974 season would be any less successful. Although the team had fourteen players in their thirties, they also … Read more
Long before we could watch football games on our phones, or talk with our friends using our wristwatch, there was Dick Tracy. On this episode of “When Football Was Football,” we’ll visit the original Dick Tracy, a crime-fighting cartoon character whose fame achieved worldwide status thanks to a rather large former lineman from the Chicago … Read more
As NFL Week 15 arrives, the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots stand at a pivotal moment in their respective seasons. Both teams rely on a core group of high-impact playmakers whose performances can swing momentum in an instant. Whether it’s quarterback brilliance, defensive disruption, or explosive skill-position production, each roster features talent capable of … Read more