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#50
I think this is the longest list in the entire series, a combination of 1 year players and a few who played extended years. This is also the half-way point, so I'd like to take this chance to thank all those that have stuck with me every day. Whether you're learning some of these names for the first time or, like me, using this time to stir up memories of times past, I hope it's been worthwhile.
So far I've listed nearly 500 former players from 99 to 50. From 49-1 there are only about 350, so the lists are going to be mostly shorter, and a few of the numbers from here on out are frankly pretty slim pickings. Stay with it, though, because most of the top players in team history, who also happen to be current Seahawks, are coming up.
On to #50......
Greg Collins was a 2nd round pick of San Francisco in 1975, but was waived at the end of camp in 1976 and claimed by the Seahawks. He played mainly special teams that first year but entered training camp in 1977 as the starting middle linebacker. Unfortunately he spent most of camp injured and was later cut.
DeShone Myles was drafted the same year as Anthony Simmons, and two seemed destined to play together for years. Unfortunately for Myles he had multiple knee injuries and his career ended much too soon.
Our current #50 is K.J. Wright, whose first gift to the Seahawks was accelerating the departure of Aaron Curry. Wright has become a core member of the best defense in the NFL, and hopefully he stays around long enough to take the all-time #50 award away from ...
... Fredd Young. Young burst on the scene as a special teams dynamo, making numerous big hits on potential kick and punt returners. He was quickly a fan favorite and in his second year he took over the starting ILB job from Shelton Robinson. Trouble brewed, however, when Brian Bosworth got his huge rookie contract, and Young held out all of camp in 1988 even though he was under contract for several more years. Fortunately, he was traded to Indianapolis for 2 #1 picks, one of which was used to trade up in 1990 to draft Cortez Kennedy. One thing I always remember about Young was he just seemed like a different level of athlete than we had seen in Seattle before, and it's too bad he let greed and jealousy derail his career.
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Greg | Collins | Notre Dame | LB | 1976 | 13 | 0 |
| Amos | Martin | Louisville | LB | 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| Larry | Polowski | Boise State | LB | 1979 | 14 | 0 |
| Brian | Flones | Washington State | LB | 1981-1982 | 13 | 0 |
| Fredd | Young | New Mexico St | LB | 1984-1988 | 63 | 42 |
| Vernon | Maxwell | Arizona State | LB | 1989 | 9 | 7 |
| Dave | Ahrens | Wisconsin | LB | 1990 | 10 | 3 |
| Anthony | Davis | Utah | LB | 1993 | 10 | 0 |
| Duane | Bickett | Southern Cal | LB | 1994-1995 | 22 | 1 |
| DeShone | Myles | Nevada | LB | 1998-2000 | 17 | 7 |
| Solomon | Bates | Arizona State | LB | 2003-2004 | 18 | 3 |
| Cornelius | Wortham | Alabama | LB | 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| Lance | Laury | South Carolina | LB | 2006-2009 | 60 | 0 |
| Ben | Hamilton | Minnesota | G | 2010 | 7 | 6 |
| K.J. | Wright | Mississippi State | LB | 2012-2013 | 48 | 44 |
I think this is the longest list in the entire series, a combination of 1 year players and a few who played extended years. This is also the half-way point, so I'd like to take this chance to thank all those that have stuck with me every day. Whether you're learning some of these names for the first time or, like me, using this time to stir up memories of times past, I hope it's been worthwhile.
So far I've listed nearly 500 former players from 99 to 50. From 49-1 there are only about 350, so the lists are going to be mostly shorter, and a few of the numbers from here on out are frankly pretty slim pickings. Stay with it, though, because most of the top players in team history, who also happen to be current Seahawks, are coming up.
On to #50......
Greg Collins was a 2nd round pick of San Francisco in 1975, but was waived at the end of camp in 1976 and claimed by the Seahawks. He played mainly special teams that first year but entered training camp in 1977 as the starting middle linebacker. Unfortunately he spent most of camp injured and was later cut.
DeShone Myles was drafted the same year as Anthony Simmons, and two seemed destined to play together for years. Unfortunately for Myles he had multiple knee injuries and his career ended much too soon.
Our current #50 is K.J. Wright, whose first gift to the Seahawks was accelerating the departure of Aaron Curry. Wright has become a core member of the best defense in the NFL, and hopefully he stays around long enough to take the all-time #50 award away from ...
... Fredd Young. Young burst on the scene as a special teams dynamo, making numerous big hits on potential kick and punt returners. He was quickly a fan favorite and in his second year he took over the starting ILB job from Shelton Robinson. Trouble brewed, however, when Brian Bosworth got his huge rookie contract, and Young held out all of camp in 1988 even though he was under contract for several more years. Fortunately, he was traded to Indianapolis for 2 #1 picks, one of which was used to trade up in 1990 to draft Cortez Kennedy. One thing I always remember about Young was he just seemed like a different level of athlete than we had seen in Seattle before, and it's too bad he let greed and jealousy derail his career.
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Man, I loved me some Fredd Young as a kid. He was a hitter, now! I didn't know the lineage of the Cortez pick; that's what I love about this thread. Thanks again-
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Me neither. I was sad to see Fredd go, but knowing it led to Cortez softens the blow...LoneHawkFan":x01dt7zb said:
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#49
Ernie Jones was a 5th round draft pick in 1976 but was cut at the end of camp. He was brought back for week 6 which just happened to be the Seahawk's first win in team history, so perhaps he deserves some credit there. He ended up starting 3 games later in the year but didn't make it out of camp the following year. He landed with the Giants, playing 3 years and started all of 1978.
Ed Marinaro was signed late in 1977. He played in two games but never had a carry. He went on to co-star as officer Joe Coffey in "Hill Street Blues".
#49 laid dormant on Seahawk sundays for the next 27 seasons. It has recently been the domain of long-snappers, and Clint Gresham has established himself as one of the very best.
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Ernie | Jones | Miami | CB | 1976 | 9 | 3 |
| Ed | Marinaro | Cornell | RB | 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| Curtis | Randall | Louisiana Tech | LB | 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh | Parry | San Jose State | FB | 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeff | Robinson | Idaho | LS | 2007-2009 | 23 | 0 |
| Clint | Gresham | Texas Christian | LS | 2010-2013 | 71 | 0 |
Ernie Jones was a 5th round draft pick in 1976 but was cut at the end of camp. He was brought back for week 6 which just happened to be the Seahawk's first win in team history, so perhaps he deserves some credit there. He ended up starting 3 games later in the year but didn't make it out of camp the following year. He landed with the Giants, playing 3 years and started all of 1978.
Ed Marinaro was signed late in 1977. He played in two games but never had a carry. He went on to co-star as officer Joe Coffey in "Hill Street Blues".
#49 laid dormant on Seahawk sundays for the next 27 seasons. It has recently been the domain of long-snappers, and Clint Gresham has established himself as one of the very best.
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#48
I just wanted to get #48 out of the way, since there's not much lipstick I can slop on this pig. If your kids dream of being the best ever Seahawk at a certain number, let me recommend they ask to wear #48.
Ken McAlister made the roster in 1982 as an undrafted free agent. He never played college football and made the team on his athletic ability alone. He was cut after 2 games in 1983 and went on play linebacker for Kansas City.
I suspect the only reason Gary Wimmer wore #48 is he took over McAlister's locker.
The latest guy to wear #48 was LS Derek Rackley who was cut in favor of Boone Stutz. I'm still bitter, so I'm giving the MVP to McAlister.
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Ken | McAllister | San Francisco | S | 1982-1983 | 11 | 0 |
| Gary | Wimmer | Stanford | S | 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| Derek | Rackley | Minnesota | LS | 2006-2007 | 22 | 0 |
I just wanted to get #48 out of the way, since there's not much lipstick I can slop on this pig. If your kids dream of being the best ever Seahawk at a certain number, let me recommend they ask to wear #48.
Ken McAlister made the roster in 1982 as an undrafted free agent. He never played college football and made the team on his athletic ability alone. He was cut after 2 games in 1983 and went on play linebacker for Kansas City.
I suspect the only reason Gary Wimmer wore #48 is he took over McAlister's locker.
The latest guy to wear #48 was LS Derek Rackley who was cut in favor of Boone Stutz. I'm still bitter, so I'm giving the MVP to McAlister.
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Maybe the team periodically retires 48 because of the stellar play of the guys who wear it!
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Wow 48 is just about as obscure as it can get.......so far. 
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#47
It's hard to tell you about Sherman Smith because I'm afraid my memories are skewed from the reality of his contributions. Smith embodies the true ups and downs of the early Seahawk teams. He was the leading rusher the first 4 years of the franchise, but he never had more than 200 carriers or 1,000 yards and this was in the age of great running backs. Smith was a college quarterback, drafted as a wide receiver and settled in as a productive runner but also receiver out of the backfield. He always seemed on the verge of greatness, and he certainly LOOKED like he should dominate, but as with many others, injuries wore him down far too soon. He spent '80 and '81 trying to get healthy and even started again most of '82, but was pretty awful, barely managing 3 yards a carry.
Despite all that, my memories hold on to him as my favorite player in the early years after Zorn and Largent. It is fitting that one of the best original Seahawks was a coach on the eventual championship team.
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Sherman | Smith | Miami, OH | RB | 1976-1982 | 82 | 68 |
| Andre | Hardy | St. Mary's | RB | 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| Eddie | Anderson | Fort Valley State | S | 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike | Jones | Texas A&M | TE | 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| Kirby | Jackson | Mississippi State | CB | 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| Tod | McBride | UCLA | CB | 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben | Joppru | Michigan | TE | 2006-2007 | 20 | 0 |
It's hard to tell you about Sherman Smith because I'm afraid my memories are skewed from the reality of his contributions. Smith embodies the true ups and downs of the early Seahawk teams. He was the leading rusher the first 4 years of the franchise, but he never had more than 200 carriers or 1,000 yards and this was in the age of great running backs. Smith was a college quarterback, drafted as a wide receiver and settled in as a productive runner but also receiver out of the backfield. He always seemed on the verge of greatness, and he certainly LOOKED like he should dominate, but as with many others, injuries wore him down far too soon. He spent '80 and '81 trying to get healthy and even started again most of '82, but was pretty awful, barely managing 3 yards a carry.
Despite all that, my memories hold on to him as my favorite player in the early years after Zorn and Largent. It is fitting that one of the best original Seahawks was a coach on the eventual championship team.
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I have to say Smith just sucked,I don't know how he lasted as long as he did..It made me hate that Dorsett trade.I saw Smith get the holes and fail to see them or he would go down without much fight..It was very fustrating to watch him..I wasn't aware however that he was a qb/wr before the pros...It makes some sense now.."A jack of all trades-master of none."
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My memory of him isn't this negative but of course he was no Tony Dorsett either. To me he was a decent quality NFL running back, nothing more, nothing less. If I remember correctly (and at my age I may well not) didn't he have a pretty monster game vs. the Jets in NY one time?IndyHawk":2kod6o6n said:
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#46
Ted Bachman was claimed by the Seahawks off waivers from Cleveland, then was cut 5 weeks later and finished the year in Miami.
David Hughes was listed as a fullback, back when fullbacks were still considered offensive weapons. When Curt Warner went down with his knee injury on opening day of 1984, the Seahawks employed a true running back by committee, with 6 different runners having 50 or more carriers, but none having more than 100. Hughes led the team in rushing that year with 327 yards on 94 carries. He finished his Seahawk career with 1009 rushing yards, 100 more than Mack Strong.
Our most recent #46 was Jameson Konz who has been on and off the roster and practice squad so many times it's hard to remember he actually got in a game once in 2011 and promptly hurt his knee and ended the year on injured reserve. I suspect we haven't seen the last of him. KONZ!!!!!!
Our #46 MVP -- David Hughes:
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Ted | Bachman | New Mexico State | CB | 1976 | 5 | 0 |
| David | Hughes | Boise State | FB | 1981-1985 | 73 | 29 |
| Jameson | Konz | Kent State | TE | 2010-2011 | 1 | 0 |
Ted Bachman was claimed by the Seahawks off waivers from Cleveland, then was cut 5 weeks later and finished the year in Miami.
David Hughes was listed as a fullback, back when fullbacks were still considered offensive weapons. When Curt Warner went down with his knee injury on opening day of 1984, the Seahawks employed a true running back by committee, with 6 different runners having 50 or more carriers, but none having more than 100. Hughes led the team in rushing that year with 327 yards on 94 carries. He finished his Seahawk career with 1009 rushing yards, 100 more than Mack Strong.
Our most recent #46 was Jameson Konz who has been on and off the roster and practice squad so many times it's hard to remember he actually got in a game once in 2011 and promptly hurt his knee and ended the year on injured reserve. I suspect we haven't seen the last of him. KONZ!!!!!!
Our #46 MVP -- David Hughes:
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#45
Rolly Woolsey was an expansion draft "diamond in the rough". He was a 6th round pick from Dallas and started most of 1976 for Seattle. He collected 4 interceptions, but knee problems slowed him down late in the year and he was cut the following summer. He went on to return punts for Cleveland.
After going 9-7 in 1978 and 1979, the Seahawks quickly regressed to 4-12 in 1980 going 0-8 at home. As a result the Seahawks drafted #4 overall, selecting Safety Ken Easley from UCLA. The #2 pick was Lawrence Taylor.
In modern terms, I've heard Easley compared to a combination of the speed of Earl Thomas and the attitude of Kam Chancellor. I think that's not too far off. He was always one of the smartest men on the field, and the unquestioned leader. Unfortunately, Easley's career fell far short of his immense talent because he just couldn't stay healthy. He was NFL defensive player of the year in 1984, in which he was ridiculously the best player on the field each week. Easley in '84 and Cortez in '92 are the two best defensive seasons a Seahawk player has ever had, the biggest difference being Easley was able to propel the team to a 12-4 record.
Unfortunately he was never the same after that. He played through injuries in '85 and '86, ending both years on the sideline. Toe problems curtailed his speed and the medication he consumed to stay on the field ultimately ended his career. Despite his shortened career, he was at his peak the best Seahawk defender (and perhaps player) in team history.
#45 seemed to be defacto retired for many years, even though nothing official ever transpired. That's why it seemed a little odd when LS Kevin Houser wore #45 in 2009, the only player since Easley to wear #45 on the field.
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Rolly | Woolsey | Boise State | CB | 1976 | 14 | 11 |
| Ken | Easley | UCLA | S | 1981-1987 | 95 | 93 |
| Coleman | Bell | Miami | TE | 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin | Houser | Ohio State | LS | 2009 | 14 | 0 |
Rolly Woolsey was an expansion draft "diamond in the rough". He was a 6th round pick from Dallas and started most of 1976 for Seattle. He collected 4 interceptions, but knee problems slowed him down late in the year and he was cut the following summer. He went on to return punts for Cleveland.
After going 9-7 in 1978 and 1979, the Seahawks quickly regressed to 4-12 in 1980 going 0-8 at home. As a result the Seahawks drafted #4 overall, selecting Safety Ken Easley from UCLA. The #2 pick was Lawrence Taylor.
In modern terms, I've heard Easley compared to a combination of the speed of Earl Thomas and the attitude of Kam Chancellor. I think that's not too far off. He was always one of the smartest men on the field, and the unquestioned leader. Unfortunately, Easley's career fell far short of his immense talent because he just couldn't stay healthy. He was NFL defensive player of the year in 1984, in which he was ridiculously the best player on the field each week. Easley in '84 and Cortez in '92 are the two best defensive seasons a Seahawk player has ever had, the biggest difference being Easley was able to propel the team to a 12-4 record.
Unfortunately he was never the same after that. He played through injuries in '85 and '86, ending both years on the sideline. Toe problems curtailed his speed and the medication he consumed to stay on the field ultimately ended his career. Despite his shortened career, he was at his peak the best Seahawk defender (and perhaps player) in team history.
#45 seemed to be defacto retired for many years, even though nothing official ever transpired. That's why it seemed a little odd when LS Kevin Houser wore #45 in 2009, the only player since Easley to wear #45 on the field.
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When I think of Kenny the comparison/contrast of Earl's speed and Kam's hits are so accurate.
While watching the super bowl both my wife and sister asked what do you think after Kam made the first interception and layed some serious hits on Welker and Thomas.
My comment is watching Kam is like watching Kenny Easley 30 years ago.
I believe he has done it before; but Kenny would be perfect choice to raise 12th man flag on Sept 4th.
While watching the super bowl both my wife and sister asked what do you think after Kam made the first interception and layed some serious hits on Welker and Thomas.
My comment is watching Kam is like watching Kenny Easley 30 years ago.
I believe he has done it before; but Kenny would be perfect choice to raise 12th man flag on Sept 4th.
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#45 should have been retired..
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#44
There have been 3 player in Seahawk history who did not attend any college. Two of them were kickers, and the other was Ralph Nelson. Nelson played in the WFL at age 20 and eventually got picked up by the Redskins. He was waived and picked up by the Seahawks, gaining 173 yards in 1976 on 52 carriers.
Derrick Fenner was an interesting story. He spent time in jail during college for murder charges that were eventually dropped. He was drafted in the 10th round in 1989 and seemed to be the heir apparent to Curt Warner, but after a dismal 1991 he went to Cincinatti in "Plan B" free agency and managed to stick around another 6 seasons in Cincy and Oakland.
Our most recent #44 is Spencer Ware, who started the season as a backup fullback, but a sprained ankle left him on the sideline most of the season. I think we're all a little curious what his role will be in 2014.
John Harris was a 7th round draft pick but started every game his rookie season, and most every game for 8 season. He is one of only two Seahawks ever to have 10 interceptions in a year, leading the league in 1981 and his 41 career picks are 3rd all-time for the Seahawks. He was one of the great DBs in team history yet he's often forgotten because he played with Easley and Brown.
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Ralph | Nelson | None | RB | 1976 | 7 | 3 |
| John | Harris | Arizona State | S | 1978-1985 | 124 | 117 |
| Derrick | Fenner | Arizona State | RB | 1989-1991 | 32 | 23 |
| Dave | McCloughan | Colorado | S | 1993-1994 | 29 | 3 |
| Brian | Milne | Penn State | FB | 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| Heath | Evans | Auburn | FB | 2001-2004 | 63 | 1 |
| Fred | McCrary | Mississippi St. | FB | 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| Spencer | Ware | Louisiana State | FB | 2013 | 2 | 0 |
There have been 3 player in Seahawk history who did not attend any college. Two of them were kickers, and the other was Ralph Nelson. Nelson played in the WFL at age 20 and eventually got picked up by the Redskins. He was waived and picked up by the Seahawks, gaining 173 yards in 1976 on 52 carriers.
Derrick Fenner was an interesting story. He spent time in jail during college for murder charges that were eventually dropped. He was drafted in the 10th round in 1989 and seemed to be the heir apparent to Curt Warner, but after a dismal 1991 he went to Cincinatti in "Plan B" free agency and managed to stick around another 6 seasons in Cincy and Oakland.
Our most recent #44 is Spencer Ware, who started the season as a backup fullback, but a sprained ankle left him on the sideline most of the season. I think we're all a little curious what his role will be in 2014.
John Harris was a 7th round draft pick but started every game his rookie season, and most every game for 8 season. He is one of only two Seahawks ever to have 10 interceptions in a year, leading the league in 1981 and his 41 career picks are 3rd all-time for the Seahawks. He was one of the great DBs in team history yet he's often forgotten because he played with Easley and Brown.
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I wonder what number Fenner would have worn if this had been allowed....
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Just as a fun FYI, Konz was picked up by the Broncos just a month ago, so it's likely we really haven't seen the last of him. That is, unless they let him go before Denver comes to Seattle this year.
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#43
By 1981 the state of the Seahawk's running game was pretty desperate. David Sims had his career end and Sherman Smith hadn't been a consistent threat. In the early '80s the Seahawks had several running backs who came in and provided some amount of short term 'hope' that the team could have a great running game. Among those who showed some flash were Lawrence McCutcheon, Theotis Brown and Jim Jodat.
Jodat came to the Seahawks in a trade with the Rams and had their first 100 yard rushing game in what seeme like forever in a week 3 win over Washington. He led the team in rushing in '80, but only had 31 carries in '81 and was cut in '82.
Randall "Too Hard to Handle" Morris was actually not that difficult to handle.
Our most recent #43 was Leonard Weaver, who made the team as an undrafted rookie in 2005 and was a decent offensive threat, especially as receiver.
Jodat and Weaver are close for MVP at #43, but Jodat had more TDs.
| First | Last | College | Pos | Years | Games | Starts |
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| Jim | Jodat | Carthage | FB | 1980-1981 | 28 | 19 |
| Randall | Morris | Tennessee | RB | 1984-1988 | 62 | 2 |
| Tracy | Johnson | Clemson | FB | 1992-1995 | 63 | 15 |
| Joey | Eloms | Indiana | CB | 1998-1999 | 6 | 0 |
| Leonard | Weaver | Carson-Newman | FB | 2005-2008 | 49 | 12 |
By 1981 the state of the Seahawk's running game was pretty desperate. David Sims had his career end and Sherman Smith hadn't been a consistent threat. In the early '80s the Seahawks had several running backs who came in and provided some amount of short term 'hope' that the team could have a great running game. Among those who showed some flash were Lawrence McCutcheon, Theotis Brown and Jim Jodat.
Jodat came to the Seahawks in a trade with the Rams and had their first 100 yard rushing game in what seeme like forever in a week 3 win over Washington. He led the team in rushing in '80, but only had 31 carries in '81 and was cut in '82.
Randall "Too Hard to Handle" Morris was actually not that difficult to handle.
Our most recent #43 was Leonard Weaver, who made the team as an undrafted rookie in 2005 and was a decent offensive threat, especially as receiver.
Jodat and Weaver are close for MVP at #43, but Jodat had more TDs.
