So the two that immediately come to mind are Unitas / Berry / Moore and Manning / Harrison / Wayne. The first trio especially because Moore was just so versatile.
But as a dark horse pick, how about Daryle Lamonica / Fred Biletnikoff / Warren Wells?
But as a dark horse pick, how about Daryle Lamonica / Fred Biletnikoff / Warren Wells?
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You’re probably familiar with Hall of Famer Biletnikoff. And Lamonica, “the Mad Bomber”, was in many ways the proto-Mahomes. Just zero football conscience, never saw a deep window he wasn’t going to try to fit a ball into. Paired with an uncanny ability to elude pressure.
Wells would be the relative unknown in this group.
In 1969, he led the AFL in receiving yards with 1260 and in receiving TDs with 14 (in 14 games, remember).
He only caught 47 passes that year. That’s 26.8 yards per reception.
Tyreek Hill, eat your heart out.
In 1969, he led the AFL in receiving yards with 1260 and in receiving TDs with 14 (in 14 games, remember).
He only caught 47 passes that year. That’s 26.8 yards per reception.
Tyreek Hill, eat your heart out.
The last game of professional football Wells played was the pro bowl following the 1970 season. He was arrested in the locker room after the game for violating parole on an aggravated assault charge (Originally charged as rape but pled down).
(I leave comparisons to the reader.)
(I leave comparisons to the reader.)
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