From 1955 - 1996 The United Press International has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL-NFC American football players and AFL-AFC american football players. 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Front of UPI Headquarters, Washington, D.C. United Press International (UPI) is a global news agency headquartered in the United States filing news in English, Spanish and Arabic. ... The Rookie of the Year award is given by a number of North American sports leagues to the top first-time professional athlete of the season. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...

NFL-NFC Offensive Player of the Year

The 1955 NFL season was the 36th regular season of the National Football League. ... Lino Dante Alan Ameche (March 1, 1933 - August 8, 1988), nicknamed The Iron Horse, was a U.S. football player. ... There have been two unrelated American football teams called the Baltimore Colts based in Baltimore, Maryland. ... Most football games include a position called fullback or full back. ... The 1956 NFL season was the 37th regular season of the National Football League. ... Leonard Edward Moore (born November 25, 1933 in Reading, Pennsylvania) is a former American Football running back who played for the Baltimore Colts. ... There have been two unrelated American football teams called the Baltimore Colts based in Baltimore, Maryland. ... The 1957 NFL season was the 38th regular season of the National Football League. ... Jim Brown on the cover of Time in 1965. ... City Cleveland, Ohio Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Brown, Orange, and White Head Coach Romeo Crennel Owner Randy Lerner General manager Phil Savage Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot CB, Chomps, TD, and Trapper Local radio Flagship stations: WMMS (100. ... The 1958 NFL season was the 39th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black and Gold Head Coach Bill Cowher Owner Dan Rooney General manager Kevin Colbert Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WDVE (102. ... The position of a flanker in rugby union is key to retention of the ball during open play. ... The 1959 NFL season was the 40th regular season of the National Football League. ... Note: Basketball teams from Chicago and Anderson once used the name Packers as well. ... The 1960 NFL season was the 41th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Detroit, Michigan Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... The 1961 NFL season was the 42th regular season of the National Football League. ... Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak... The 1962 NFL season was the 43th regular season of the National Football League. ... Ronnie Bull (born December 26, 1980) is an English footballer who currently plays as a left full back for the New Zealand Knights in the newly formed Hyundai A-League. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak... The 1963 NFL season was the 44th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf General manager Rob Brzezinski Fight song Skol, Vikings Mascot Ragnar and Vikadontis Rex Local radio Flagship stations: KFAN (1130 AM) Announcers: Paul Allen, Greg Coleman, and... The 1964 NFL season was the 45th regular season of the National Football League. ... Charlie Taylor was instrumental in helping the Washington Redskins reach six NFC Title games (1972, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, and 1991) winning five of them and five Super Bowls (1973 (Super Bowl VII), 1983 (Super Bowl XVII), 1984 (Super Bowl XVIII), 1988 (Super Bowl XXII), 1992 (Super Bowl XVI) ) winning... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Daniel Snyder General manager Joe Gibbs Fight song Hail to the Redskins Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WJFK 106. ... Jerry Rice holds many career records for wide receivers in the National Football League. ... The 1965 NFL season was the 46th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1966 NFL season was the 47th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1967 NFL season was the 48th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1968 NFL season was the 49th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1969 NFL season was the 50th regular season of the National Football League, and the last one before the AFL-NFL Merger. ... The 1970 NFL season was the 51st regular season of the National Football League, and the first one after the AFL-NFL Merger. ... The 1971 NFL season was the 52nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1972 NFL season was the 53rd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1973 NFL season was the 54th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1974 NFL season was the 55th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1975 NFL season was the 56th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1976 NFL season was the 57th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1977 NFL season was the 58th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1978 NFL season was the 59th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1979 NFL season was the 60th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1980 NFL season was the 61st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1981 NFL season was the 62th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1982 NFL season was the 63th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1983 NFL season was the 64th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1984 NFL season was the 65th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1985 NFL season was the 66th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1986 NFL season was the 67th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1987 NFL season was the 68th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1988 NFL season was the 69th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1989 NFL season was the 70th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1990 NFL season was the 71st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1991 NFL season was the 72th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1992 NFL season was the 73th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1993 NFL season was the 74th regular season of the National Football League. ... NFL 75th season anniversary logo The 1994 NFL season was the 75th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1995 NFL season was the 76th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1996 NFL season was the 77th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Dennis Green Owner Bidwill Family General manager John Idzik Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Big Red Local radio Flagship stations: KMVP (860 AM), KTAR (620 AM), and KMIA (710 AM)-Spanish Announcers: Kent Derdivanis and...

AFL_AFC Defensive Player of the Year

The 1967 NFL season was the 48th regular season of the National Football League. ... Lemuel Jackson Barney (Born September 8, 1945, in Gulfport, Mississippi) is a former American Football cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions. ... City Detroit, Michigan Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... The 1968 NFL season was the 49th regular season of the National Football League. ... Claude Humphrey was a defensive lineman in the National Football League for 13 seasons spanning 1968-1974 & 1976-1981 with the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Other nicknames Dirty Birds Team colors Black, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Jim L. Mora Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Freddie Falcon Local radio Flagship stations: WZGC (92. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... The 1969 NFL season was the 50th regular season of the National Football League, and the last one before the AFL-NFL Merger. ... Charles Edward Greene, known as Mean Joe Greene (born September 24, 1946 in Temple, Texas), was an American football Defensive Tackle in the NFL. Before his NFL career, Greene had an outstanding college football career at North Texas State University(1966-1968), assisting the team to a 23-5-1... City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black and Gold Head Coach Bill Cowher Owner Dan Rooney General manager Kevin Colbert Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WDVE (102. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... The 1970 NFL season was the 51st regular season of the National Football League, and the first one after the AFL-NFL Merger. ... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Cardinal Red, Metallic Gold and Black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Scot McCloughan Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Sourdough Sam Local radio Flagship stations: KNBR (680 AM & 1050 AM) and KSAN (107. ... The 1971 NFL season was the 52nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The St. ... A linebacker is a position in American and Canadian football. ... The 1972 NFL season was the 53rd regular season of the National Football League. ... Willie Buchanon (born in San Diego) was a graduate of Oceanside High School and San Diego State University and was a cornerback for the Green Bay Packers and was defensive rookie of the year in 1972 and a three-time Pro Bowl Player. ... Note: Basketball teams from Chicago and Anderson once used the name Packers as well. ... The 1973 NFL season was the 54th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak... The 1974 NFL season was the 55th regular season of the National Football League. ... John Harold Lambert (July 8, 1952, Mantua, Ohio, United States) is considered to be one of the greatest NFL linebackers in American football history. ... City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black and Gold Head Coach Bill Cowher Owner Dan Rooney General manager Kevin Colbert Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WDVE (102. ... The 1975 NFL season was the 56th regular season of the National Football League. ... The Tennessee Titans are a National Football League team based in Nashville, Tennessee. ... The 1976 NFL season was the 57th regular season of the National Football League. ... Michael James Haynes (Born:July 1, 1953 in Denison, Texas) is a former National Football League cornerback who played for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Blue, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Pat the Patsy Local radio Flagship stations: WBCN 104. ... The 1977 NFL season was the 58th regular season of the National Football League. ... It has been suggested that T D be merged into this article or section. ... The 1978 NFL season was the 59th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Detroit, Michigan Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... The 1979 NFL season was the 60th regular season of the National Football League. ... James Donald Jim Haslett (born December 9, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is the defensive coordinator of the St. ... City Buffalo, New York Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... The 1980 NFL season was the 61st regular season of the National Football League. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Other nicknames Dirty Birds Team colors Black, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Jim L. Mora Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Freddie Falcon Local radio Flagship stations: WZGC (92. ... The 1981 NFL season was the 62th regular season of the National Football League. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia) is a retired Hall of Fame American football player. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue, G-Men Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner Wellington Mara and Preston Robert Tisch (both now deceased) General manager Ernie Accorsi Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WFAN (660 AM) Announcers... The 1982 NFL season was the 63th regular season of the National Football League. ... The pioneering hardcore hip hop group Wu-Tang Clans plan to conquer the hip hop industry consisted not only of making each member into a solo star in their own right, but also to create and promote numerous affiliate artists. ... City Cleveland, Ohio Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Brown, Orange, and White Head Coach Romeo Crennel Owner Randy Lerner General manager Phil Savage Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot CB, Chomps, TD, and Trapper Local radio Flagship stations: WMMS (100. ... The 1983 NFL season was the 64th regular season of the National Football League. ... Vernon Maxwell (born September 12, 1965 in Gainesville, Florida) is a former basketball player who played in the NBA from 1989-2001, with his longest tenure coming with the Houston Rockets. ... There have been two unrelated American football teams called the Baltimore Colts based in Baltimore, Maryland. ... The 1984 NFL season was the 65th regular season of the National Football League. ... Bill Maas (born March 2, 1962) is a former American Football defensive tackle who played for the Kansas City Chiefs (1984-1992), and the Green Bay Packers (1993). ... City Kansas City, Missouri Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Red, Gold, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner Lamar Hunt Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot K.C. Wolf Local radio Flagship stations: 101. ... The 1985 NFL season was the 66th regular season of the National Football League. ... Duane Bickett (born 1962) is a former American Football linebacker who played for the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and the Carolina Panthers. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Royal Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Spike and Spirit Local radio Flagship stations: WFBQ (94. ... The 1986 NFL season was the 67th regular season of the National Football League. ... Leslie ONeal (born May 7, 1964) is a former American Football defensive end who played for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs. ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: KIOZ (105. ... The 1987 NFL season was the 68th regular season of the National Football League. ... Shane Conlan (born in 1964 and hailing from Frewsburg, New York) played college Football at Penn State University, where he won two national titles (1982, 1986). ... City Buffalo, New York Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... The 1988 NFL season was the 69th regular season of the National Football League. ... Erik McMillan is a former American Football cornerback who played for the New York Jets (1988-1992), Cleveland Browns (1993), Kansas City Chiefs (1993), and the Philadelphia Eagles (1993). ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Robert Wood Johnson IV General manager Mike Tannenbaum Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WABC (770 AM) and WEPN (1050 AM) Announcers: Marty Lyons and Bob Wischusen League/Conference... In American football and Canadian football, safety can refer to: two positions in the most-common defensive backfield setup, the strong safety and the free safety, or a type of score, worth two points. ... The 1989 NFL season was the 70th regular season of the National Football League. ... Derrick Thomas Derrick Thomas (January 1, 1967 – February 8, 2000) was a NFL linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs. ... City Kansas City, Missouri Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Red, Gold, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner Lamar Hunt Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot K.C. Wolf Local radio Flagship stations: 101. ... The 1990 NFL season was the 71st regular season of the National Football League. ... Mark Carrier (born April 28, 1968 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a 1989 graduate of the University of Southern California. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak... The 1991 NFL season was the 72th regular season of the National Football League. ... Mike Croel is a former American Football defensive end who played for the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Broncos Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Miles Local radio Flagship stations: KOA (850 AM)-English and KBNO (1280 AM)-Spanish Announcers: David Diaz-Infante and Dave Logan... The 1992 NFL season was the 73th regular season of the National Football League. ... Dale Carter (born November 28, 1969) is a former American Football cornerback who played for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and the New Orleans Saints. ... City Kansas City, Missouri Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Red, Gold, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner Lamar Hunt Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot K.C. Wolf Local radio Flagship stations: 101. ... The 1993 NFL season was the 74th regular season of the National Football League. ... Dana Stubblefield is an American NFL defensive tackle, currently a member of the New England Patriots. ... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Cardinal Red, Metallic Gold and Black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Scot McCloughan Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Sourdough Sam Local radio Flagship stations: KNBR (680 AM & 1050 AM) and KSAN (107. ... NFL 75th season anniversary logo The 1994 NFL season was the 75th regular season of the National Football League. ... Tim Bowens (born February 7, 1973) is an American Football player who currently plays defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. In 1994 Bowens was named The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. ... It has been suggested that T D be merged into this article or section. ... The 1995 NFL season was the 76th regular season of the National Football League. ... Hugh Douglas Hugh Lamont Douglas (born August 23, 1971) in Mansfield, Ohio, is a former American Football Defensive End. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Robert Wood Johnson IV General manager Mike Tannenbaum Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WABC (770 AM) and WEPN (1050 AM) Announcers: Marty Lyons and Bob Wischusen League/Conference... The 1996 NFL season was the 77th regular season of the National Football League. ... Simeon Rice (born February 24, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football Defensive End who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Dennis Green Owner Bidwill Family General manager John Idzik Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Big Red Local radio Flagship stations: KMVP (860 AM), KTAR (620 AM), and KMIA (710 AM)-Spanish Announcers: Kent Derdivanis and... The 1997 NFL season was the 78th regular season of the National Football League. ... Peter Boulware (born December 18, 1974) is a linebacker who plays for the Baltimore Ravens. ... City Baltimore, Maryland Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black, Purple, and Metallic Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Edgar, Allan, and Poe Local radio Flagship stations: WBAL-AM (1090) and WIYY-FM (97. ... The 1998 NFL season was the 79th regular season of the National Football League. ... Charles Woodson (born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio) is an American football cornerback for the NFLs Oakland Raiders franchise has been named to the American Football Conferences Pro Bowl team in 1999 – 2001. ... City Oakland, California Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Silver and Black Head Coach Art Shell Owner Al Davis General manager Al Davis Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: KSFO (560 AM)-English and KZSF (1370 AM)-Spanish Announcers: George Atkinson, Tom Flores, Greg Papa, and Jim Plunkett... The 1999 NFL season was the 80th regular season of the National Football League. ... Jevon Kearse sacking Kyle Boller. ... City Nashville, Tennessee Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Navy, Titans Blue, Red, and Silver Head Coach Jeff Fisher Owner Bud Adams General manager Floyd Reese Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot T-Rac Local radio Flagship stations: WKDF (103. ... The 2000 NFL season was the 81st regular season of the National Football League. ... Brian Urlacher (born May 25, 1978 in Pasco, Washington) is a linebacker with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak... The 2001 NFL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Football League. ... Kendrell Bell (born July 2, 1978 in Augusta, Georgia) is a linebacker in American football who currently plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Previously, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black and Gold Head Coach Bill Cowher Owner Dan Rooney General manager Kevin Colbert Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WDVE (102. ... The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League. ... Julius Peppers Julius Frazier Peppers (born January 18, 1980) is an American football player from Bailey, North Carolina. ... City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Panther Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Sir Purr Local radio Flagship stations: WBT (AM) (1110 AM) and WBT (FM) (99. ... The 2003 NFL season was the 84th regular season of the National Football League. ... Terrell Suggs (Born: October 11, 1982) is an NFL defensive end / linebacker with the Baltimore Ravens. ... City Baltimore, Maryland Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black, Purple, and Metallic Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Edgar, Allan, and Poe Local radio Flagship stations: WBAL-AM (1090) and WIYY-FM (97. ... The 2004 NFL season was the 85th regular season of the National Football League. ... Jonathan Vilma (born April 16, 1982 in Coral Gables, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays linebacker for the New York Jets of the NFL. In 2004, Vilma was named The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press and led the NFL in tackles in... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Robert Wood Johnson IV General manager Mike Tannenbaum Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WABC (770 AM) and WEPN (1050 AM) Announcers: Marty Lyons and Bob Wischusen League/Conference... The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... Shawne Lights Out Merriman (born May 25, 1984 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA) is an American football linebacker and defensive end for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. He was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Maryland, College Park. ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: KIOZ (105. ...

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