Soarindude Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Any players on here that deserve to be the face of two franchises? I can't seem to think of anybody in any sport that has been able to pull that off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith03 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 reggie white? Just say NO to gray facemasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGP Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Any players on here that deserve to be the face of two franchises? I can't seem to think of anybody in any sport that has been able to pull that off.I would say no. The NFL has too many players at too many positions. A player would have to have an exceptionally long career and split time between two teams, while being a legendary player during both stints. The nature of the NFL makes both of those things difficult to accomplish.The only sport where I can see this working is the NBA, and the only two players who I think could qualify are Wilt Chamberlain and LeBron, and both would be difficult arguments. I've got a dribbble, check it out if you like my stuff; alternatively, if you hate my stuff, send it to your enemies to punish their insolence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clintau24 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Fred Taylor is far more recognizable as the face of the Jaguars franchise than either Maurice Jones-Drew or Mark Brunell. Both are good choices, I'd pick MoJo over Mark though, but Fred Taylor WAS the Jaguars for the longest time. Jimmy Smith would also be a top choice. "I believe in Auburn and love it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganPackers Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Arizona- Larry FitzgeraldAtlanta- Deion SandersBaltimore- Ray LewisBuffalo- Jim Kelly (Marv Levy)Carolina- Steve SmithChicago- Dick Butkus (Mike Ditka)Cincinnati- Boomer EsiasonCleveland- Jim BrownDallas- Roger Staubach (Tom Landry)Denver- John ElwayDetroit- Barry SandersGreen Bay- Brett Favre (Vince Lombardi)Houston- Andre JohnsonIndianapolis- Peyton ManningJacksonville- Maurice Jones-DrewKansas City- Len Dawson (Hank Stram)Miami- Dan Marino (Don Shula)Minnesota- Fran Tarkenton (Bud Grant)New England- Tom Brady (Bill Belichick)New Orleans- Drew BreesNY Giants- Lawrence TaylorNY Jets- Joe NamathOakland- Ken Stabler (Al Davis)Philadelphia- Chuck BednarikPittsburgh- Jack Lambert (Chuck Noll)St. Louis- Kurt WarnerSan Diego- Dan FoutsSan Francisco- Jerry RiceSeattle- Steve LargentTampa Bay- Warren SappTennessee- Warren MoonWashington- Art Monk (Joe Gibbs)Included in parentheses are non-players who may be candidates to be the face of the franchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thandPunt Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Arizona- Larry FitzgeraldAtlanta- Deion SandersBaltimore- Ray LewisBuffalo- Jim Kelly Carolina- Steve SmithChicago- Mike DitkaCincinnati- Anthony MunozCleveland- Bernie KosarDallas- Roger StaubachDenver- John ElwayDetroit- Barry SandersGreen Bay- Bart StarrHouston- Andre JohnsonIndianapolis- Peyton ManningJacksonville- Mark BrunellKansas City- Len DawsonMiami- Dan MarinoMinnesota- Fran TarkentonNew England- Tom BradyNew Orleans- Drew BreesNY Giants- Lawrence TaylorNY Jets- Joe NamathOakland- Ken StablerPhiladelphia- Chuck BednarikPittsburgh- Joe GreeneSt. Louis- Kurt WarnerSan Diego- Dan FoutsSan Francisco- Joe MontanaSeattle- Steve LargentTampa Bay- Warren SappTennessee- Steve McNairWashington- Sammy Baugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 reggie white?It's hard to say Reggie for either Philadelphia or Green Bay. Because Reggie would go up against Bednarik (Eagles) and Faver, er Favre (Packers).MAYBE Reggie could be the face of the Green Bay Packers, but I don't think he could be the face of the Philadelphia Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ateles fusciceps Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Carolina Panthers- Sam Mills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norva Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 For the Bucs, I notice a lot of people putting Sapp, he was certainly popular during his time here but it has to be Lee Roy Selmon. No question. Their first draft pick, hall of famer, and best player for years and years. He was also an active part of the community after retirement, helped start the USF football program and has a highway named after him in town, etc. He meant a lot to the town and organization and I think is certainly the face of the franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 reggie white?It's hard to say Reggie for either Philadelphia or Green Bay. Because Reggie would go up against Bednarik (Eagles) and Faver, er Favre (Packers).MAYBE Reggie could be the face of the Green Bay Packers, but I don't think he could be the face of the Philadelphia Eagles.Is Favre even the face of the Packers? Bart Starr maybe? Ray Nitschke? Reggie White is 3rd at best, probably 4th.For the Eagles, I see no argument for him to be #1. He's #2 at best, and I can see valid arguments for a couple to be above him for that slot too. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I know it kind of defeats the point of the exercise, but the face of the Raiders has to be Al Davis 1 hour ago, BringBackTheVet said: sorry sweetie, but I don't suck minor-league d CCSLC Post of the day September 3rd 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Tampa Bay is a really tough one. I hate to say it, and I'm not discounting him, while Sapp was unreal on the field, Derrick Brooks was the best all-around guy on and off the gridiron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Alstott? "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sapp is definitely not the all-time face of the franchise. In fact, most people living around here think that Sapp is a complete tool. Sure, good football player, but total :censored: "Hollywood" kinda guy to Bucs fans.I would say either Lee-Roy Selmon or Alstott. Both are significant members around the community still and were held to the highest regard during their time here. I would say that Ronde Barber could also be thrown on the list in a close 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sapp is definitely not the all-time face of the franchise. In fact, most people living around here think that Sapp is a complete tool. Sure, good football player, but total "Hollywood" kinda guy to Bucs fans.I would say either Lee-Roy Selmon or Alstott. Both are significant members around the community still and were held to the highest regard during their time here. I would say that Ronde Barber could also be thrown on the list in a close 3rd.LeeRoy Selmon and Derrick Brooks are the two, clear options. Their next best overall player in franchise history was only an AP All-Pro twice and got little acclaim, but was overwhelmingly the best player on a series of awful teams and would have started for nearly every other team at the time, LT Paul Gruber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Cardinals: Dan DierdorfFalcons: Either Jeff van Note, Mike Kenn or Claude HumphreyBengals: Anthony MuñozBrowns: Jim BrownEagles: Norm van BrocklinTitans: Steve McNairTexans: J.J. WattHouston Oilers: Warren Moon, Earl Campbell, Ray Childress or George BlandaBaltimore Colts: Johnny UnitasIndianapolis Colts: Peyton ManningBroncos: John ElwayJaguars: Mark BrunellPanthers: Sam MillsChargers: Either Lance Alworth, Dan Fouts, Junior Seau or LaDanian TomlinsonRams: Deacon Jones49ers: Jerry RiceCowboys: Roger StaubachSteelers: Mean Joe GreeneBills: Bruce SmithDolphins: Dan MarinoBuccaneers: Derrick BrooksLions: Barry SandersPackers: Bart StarrJets: Joe NamathChiefs: Derrick ThomasRaiders: Art ShellPatriots: Tom BradySaints: Archie ManningGiants: Either YA Tittle, Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor or Michael StrahanSkins: Sammy BaughSeahawks: Either Steve Largent, Cortez Kennedy or Walter JonesVikings: Fran TarkentonBears: Either Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus or Walter Payton The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Giants: Frank Gifford Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggens Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Rice is nice but Joe Montana is the face of the 49ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I know it kind of defeats the point of the exercise, but the face of the Raiders has to be Al DavisOh, no doubt. And anyone putting Payton over Ditka is missing something. Payton was the best running back the team ever had, but the extent to which Mike Ditka is synonymous with the Chicago Bears is so enormous as to be a problem for Chicago and the Bears. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 reggie white?It's hard to say Reggie for either Philadelphia or Green Bay. Because Reggie would go up against Bednarik (Eagles) and Faver, er Favre (Packers).MAYBE Reggie could be the face of the Green Bay Packers, but I don't think he could be the face of the Philadelphia Eagles.Is Favre even the face of the Packers? Bart Starr maybe? Ray Nitschke? Reggie White is 3rd at best, probably 4th.For the Eagles, I see no argument for him to be #1. He's #2 at best, and I can see valid arguments for a couple to be above him for that slot too.The Packers are a tough one... not only are there so many different generations of dynasties from which to choose from, but so many of the best Packers left the organization under dubious circumstances (Lambeau, Lombardi, Starr, Reggie, Favre).For my 1/50th of a dollar, all the drama Brett Favre pulled on his way out prevents me from seeing him as the true face of the Packers. If I had to choose a player, it'd probably be Ray Nitschke or Donald Driver; but I think Vince Lombardi would be the only choice that all Packers fans would be okay with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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