The Lost Art of the Swiss Army Knife Football Player

Jake · Jul 28, 2021

Anybody else remember Guido Merkens? He played QB, WR, RB, safety, punter, and returned kicks.

Remembering Guido Merkens, former Saints’ Swiss Army knife

Bobhaze · Jul 28, 2021

Aerolithe_Lion said:
Concrete Charlie

Made the hall of fame as both a perennial all-pro C and MLB. The last full-time, 60 minute, 2-way Iron Man the nfl had

Chuck Bednarik? Don’t forget Chiefs great EJ Holub- played both ways at C/LB until the mid sixties.

Hagman · Jul 28, 2021

And George Blanda. Played some at linebacker for the Bears. Mainly afterward a placekicker and quarterback. Finished a long career with the Raiders making miracle comebacks when he was a gabillion years old.

Hagman · Jul 28, 2021

Bobhaze said:
Chuck Bednarik? Don’t forget Chiefs great EJ Holub- played both ways at C/LB until the mid sixties.

Oh, yes. Here’s the famous photo from right after Bednarik destroyed Frank Gifford. The hit made him so goofy that he later actually married Kathie Lee.

cowboyec · Jul 28, 2021

mark tuinei.
a Landry cowboy who actually played def tackle then because of injury played off tackle...where he found a home.

cowboyec · Jul 28, 2021

Tom Rafferty :bow:

was a helluva og who then moved to c...and was just as good or better.

cowboyec · Jul 28, 2021

CORNELL GREEN :bow:

all-pro multiple times at both cb and s.
one of the all-time good'ns.

conner01 · Jul 28, 2021

Bobhaze said:
Guess I forgot about former Cowboy Safety Jeff Heath. Remember his performance against the lions a few yrs back when he had to fill in as a Kicker? He made (and missed) some XPs, played defense and kickoffs while also making tackles on STs.

How do you forget the goat

Praxit · Jul 28, 2021

...Bullet, with this generation of cell-phones, ADHD is the main characteristic of these guys. We're lucky they can just do one basic job and THAT sometimes looks challenging. ..

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Big D · Jul 28, 2021

BP's guy Ritchie Anderson

fivetwos · Jul 28, 2021

Cedric Wilson comes to mind.

Underrrated receiver. Plays special teams.

Can throw a pass if asked as well.

Probably the emergency QB.

I really like him as a player but I can't see a future here for him.

RS12 · Jul 28, 2021

David Buehler: the outdoor, bad weather, directional, special team kicking star that wasn't.

Big D · Jul 28, 2021

Who do you think is our current utility guy? I'd say it's Pollard.

CowboyDAK · Jul 28, 2021

I thought Brian Westbrook was a great SAK. Exceptional runner, receiver and return guy.

jazzcat22 · Jul 28, 2021

Tyrone Crawford.
DE, tried
DT, tried
Paycheck collector, succeeded

:muttley:

Bobhaze · Jul 28, 2021

fivetwos said:
Cedric Wilson comes to mind.

Underrrated receiver. Plays special teams.

Can throw a pass if asked as well.

Probably the emergency QB.

I really like him as a player but I can't see a future here for him.

From the OP:

Cedric Wilson- obviously not a star, but he not only is a WR, but has thrown a TD pass last year to Dak on a trick play, has played STs as a punt returner and some kick coverage as well. He’s also one of the better downfield blockers too.

jazzcat22 · Jul 28, 2021

Charles Woodson

Risen Star · Jul 28, 2021

Bob, you are not going to get me to talk about Switzerland when analyzing America's Team.

I just can't with you sometimes.

Bobhaze · Jul 28, 2021

The great HOFer Rayfield Wright actually started his career as a TE, and believe it or not has TD reception to his career stats.

Bobhaze · Jul 28, 2021

Risen Star said:
Bob, you are not going to get me to talk about Switzerland when analyzing America's Team.

I just can't with you sometimes.

Good point. But I thought you would at least be “neutral” on the subject.

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