Orenthal James Simpson Draft Sparked Eagles Fantasy
Thanksgiving 1968 saw 15 year olds boast about The Juice and a rising NFL star. The Philadelphia Eagles, 0-11, finally showed promise as Orenthal James Simpson loomed in the next year’s draft. A vivid memory ties football fate to pop culture and a season’s dramatic turn.
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Vinny Testaverde draft hype colors a tense NFL run
In a Sunday of mixed results the Indianapolis Colts fell behind Buffalo 14-0 then surged to a 24-14 win, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 13th game. The piece weighs the draft implications for Vinny Testaverde, comparing past No 1 picks and team futures with the looming selection.
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