Jimmy Swartz

  When a player is drafted in the first round of the NFL draft, the expectations for the player are set quite high. Immediate starter, future multiple Pro Bowler, and even eventual Pro Football Hall of Famer are among the predictions assigned to the player. Willis Adams was the first-round draft selection for the Cleveland Browns in the 1979 NFL draft. While … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Willis Adams (Complete Story)

  While centers are often overlooked, every play from scrimmage in the NFL begins with the center. Centers play a key role on the offensive line, helping with run blocking and pass protection. One of the top centers in Cleveland Browns history was Mike Baab. Over a 10-year NFL career, Baab played with Cleveland from 1982 to 1987 and in 1990 and 1991. Most … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mike Baab (Complete Story)

  To have a successful career in the NFL, sometimes you need to be adaptable. If one path to playing is unavailable, a player needs to find an alternative route to the playing field. Ernie Kellerman had a successful college career at quarterback and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. However, when neither playing quarterback nor playing for Dallas happened, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ernie Kellerman (Complete Story)

  There may be no more obscure position on an NFL team than backup offensive lineman. The average NFL fan may be hard-pressed to name the backup offensive linemen on his favorite team. Despite this lack of recognition, backup offensive linemen also can contribute to team success. Such was the case with Jim Copeland. Over his eight seasons with the Cleveland … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Copeland (Complete Story)

  If you assume that most NFL teams today have three quarterbacks on their active roster or “practice squad”, there are approximately 96 quarterbacks in the NFL at any time. Quarterback is both the most important position, and one of the most exclusive positions, on an NFL team. It is a tremendous accomplishment to make an NFL team, let alone start an NFL game, at … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Don Gault (Complete Story)