In this episode, we talk about the best first round pick in the history of the Atlanta Falcons. We also talk about Atlanta's worst first round pick. Matt Ryan: The #3 overall pick in the 2008 Draft. 4 Pro Bowls, 1-time First Team All-Pro, League MVP in 2016. And yes, his team was up 28-3 in the third quarter of Super Bowl LI. Bruce Pickens: The #3 …

In this episode, we talk about the best first round pick in the history of the New Orleans Saints. We also break a tie for the Saints' worst ever first round pick. Willie Roaf: The #8 overall pick in the 1993 Draft is one of the greatest offensive tackles in NFL history. 11 Pro Bowls, 4-time First Team All-Pro, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 20…

In this episode, we talk about the best first round pick in the history of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We also talk about Tampa Bay's worst first round pick. Derrick Brooks: The #28 overall pick in the 1995 Draft is one of the greatest to ever play the game. 11 Pro Bowls, 5-time First Team All-Pro, Defensive Player of the Year in 2002, Pro Football H…

On April 29, 2021, the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49'ers will almost certainly take quarterbacks with the first three picks in the NFL Draft. Since the merger, quarterbacks have been selected "one, two, three" overall just twice. In 1971: Jim Plunkett to the Patriots, Archie Manning to the Saints, Dan Pastorini to the Oi…

It's a Hundred Yard Highlight! In this episode, Dan Swartwout looks at the New York Giants vs. the Los Angeles Rams from September 30th, 1984. The Rams scored three safeties that game... in one quarter! It's one of the most unusual games in National Football League history. What team has scored the most safeties since the NFL-AFL merger? How long h…

Most franchise quarterbacks were first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Occasionally, a team finds a franchise quarterback in the second or third round. And of course, everybody knows about the most famous sixth-round pick in NFL history. (It's Tom Brady.) But who were the most successful undrafted quarterbacks in the NFL? In this episode, Dan Swartwo…

Most franchise quarterbacks were first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Occasionally, a team finds a franchise quarterback in the second or third round. And of course, everybody knows about the most famous sixth-round pick in NFL history. (It's Tom Brady.) But who were the most successful undrafted quarterbacks in the NFL? In this episode, Dan Swartwo…

Most franchise quarterbacks were first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Occasionally, a team finds a franchise quarterback in the second or third round. And of course, everybody knows about the most famous sixth-round pick in NFL history. (It's Tom Brady.) But who were the most successful undrafted quarterbacks in the NFL? In this episode, Dan Swartwo…

It's a Hundred Yard Highlight! In this bonus episode, Dan Swartwout and guest Matt Mizer conclude their discussion of the 1985 Chicago Bears. In Part 3, we compare the '85 Bears to the 2000 Baltimore Ravens and discuss the legacy of perhaps the greatest, most popular team of all time. hundredyardhistory.com hundredyardhistory@gmail.com Hundred Yard…

In this episode, Dan Swartwout and guest Matt Mizer discuss the 1985 Chicago Bears. We talk about what made the 1985 Bears perhaps the greatest and most popular NFL team of all time. In Part 2, we focus on the defense: specifically Wilber Marshall, Richard Dent, Steve McMichael, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Otis Wilson, Dan Hampton, Dave Duers…

In this episode, Dan Swartwout and guest Matt Mizer discuss the 1985 Chicago Bears. We talk about what made the 1985 Bears perhaps the greatest and most popular NFL team of all time. In Part 1, we talk about Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Mike Ditka, Buddy Ryan, the 46 Defense, and of course, the Super Bowl Shuffle. Dan and Matt also talk about Ohio S…

In this episode, Dan Swartwout and guest Brad Steiner (@bradstinks) discuss the running backs with the most carries in an NFL regular season. Part 3 looks at: James Wilder with 407 carries in 1984 for the Buccaneers. Jamal Anderson with 410 carries in 1998 for the Falcons. Larry Johnson with 416 carries in 2006 for the Chiefs. What happened to thes…

In this episode, Dan Swartwout and guest Brad Steiner (@bradstinks) discuss the running backs with the most carries in an NFL regular season. Part 2 looks at: Gerald Riggs with 397 carries in 1985 for the Falcons. Eddie George with 403 carries in 2000 for the Titans. Eric Dickerson with 404 carries in 1986 for the Rams. What happened to these runni…

In this episode, Dan Swartwout and guest Brad Steiner (@bradstinks) discuss the running backs with the most carries in an NFL regular season. Part 1 looks at: Barry Foster with 390 carries in 1992 for the Steelers. Eric Dickerson with 390 carries in 1983 for the Rams. Ricky Williams with 392 carries in 2003 for the Dolphins. DeMarco Murray with 392…