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Once upon a time, kickers were linemen who kicked straight on. Then, it all changed when Hungarian-born
discovered football.
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What became known as the "West Coast Offense" started in Cincinnati, was carried by Bill Walsh to San Francisco, and then spread like wildfire.
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With John Facenda's voice, Sam Spence's music and visionary filmmakers Ed and Steve Sabol, NFL Films has helped build NFL mythology.
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Scoring was low. There were too few touchdowns and too many field goals. The league stepped in and made an attempt to open up the game.
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So long, three yards and a cloud of dust. Hello, rug burn. For better or worse, artificial turf has altered how football is played and viewed.
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After further review ... instant replay has made a profound effect on how fans, coaches, players, referees and TV networks view the game.
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Need evidence of
's impact? How about facemasks on helmets, playbooks and film study as just a few of his innovations?
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Helping further level the playing field and create parity in the NFL is free agency, which came into full effect following the 1992 season.
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The impact of television on the NFL goes beyond watching games from the comfort of your living room during autumn Sundays and Monday nights.
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When two competing leagues -- the AFL and NFL -- merged into one, the result was the
, the greatest innovation in NFL history.
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NFL's Top 10 is a fast-paced weekly series that provides an irreverent look at some of the most intriguing subjects in the NFL. To watch NFL's Top on NFL Network, . Still getting shutout of the NFL Network? .
