"Official" NFL Smack Talkin' Thread

Seattle's defense is really good, or what they said about New England having the weakest schedule to get to the Super Bowl in 25 years is true.
 
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In 1968, 22-year-old Rocky Bleier was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after beginning his NFL career 🏈
He volunteered for combat duty in Vietnam and served as an infantryman with Charlie Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade.
In August 1969, his unit was ambushed near Heip Duc. Bleier was shot in the thigh and severely wounded by a grenade explosion that cost him part of his right foot.
Doctors told him his football career was over. Bleier refused to accept it. After months of recovery and rehabilitation, he returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers, initially struggling just to run again.
Through years of perseverance, he regained his strength and earned a key role in the Steelers' offense during their dominant 1970s run.
Bleier went on to play in and win four Super Bowls, becoming a symbol of resilience and determination.
He retired as both a decorated combat veteran and a championship athlete, proving recovery and excellence were possible even after devastating injury.
 
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