Troy Polamalu

This weeks blog is on one of the most well known safeties in the NFL, not just for his awesome hair commercials but for his outstanding performance on the field. Polamalu spent his first year at USC as a backup where he became a two way player on defense. Troy played both safety positions. While he was only a backup player at the time, Polamalu still made his mark in the eight games he played in, he had two sacks, two forced fumbles and blocking a punt. He would become a full time starter at strong safety  the following year. He added three blocked punts and two forced fumbles in the season and saw time on punt return duty. In 2002, his last year at USC, Polamalu would start in all but one game against Pac-10 rival Carolina, giving him 36 total starts in his college career. He made 68 tackles for the season, 9 for losses, as well as 4 pass deflections and one of his college career. Polamalu finished his career at USC as a 3 year starter. In all, he made 278 total tackles with 29 of them being behind the line scrimmage, 6 interceptions, 13 pass deflections and 4 blocked punts. Making him one of the best safeties USC has ever had on the team.

  Polamalu was drafted 16th overall in the first round of the 2003 NFl draft by the hated Pittsburgh Steelers. Just so you all know, I am a true Browns fan, and just because I'm highlighting this player  doesn't mean I like the Steelers. Troy is currently still on the Steelers and he is one of the most versitile safeties in the leauge today. He can do it all, he is a hard hitter, great pass protecter, and when he gets a hold of the ball, he will run like a mad man, all the way to the endzone!
 Troy is known for his crazy hair, and his funny shampoo commercials as well as his great athleticsim. So that it is for Troy Polamalu, GO BROWNS!!!

Brian Dawkins

My blog this week is on Brian Dawkins. He is one of the most dominating and hardest hitting safeties in the NFL. Dawkins was a three-year starter at free safety for Clemson University, and finished his career with 247 tackles and 11 interceptions. He was also named first-team strong safety on Clemson's all-centennial team in 1995 and was selected to their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. After dominating in college, Dawkins moved up to the next level, to hopefully continue his hard hitting legacy. Dawkins was drafted in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a rookie in 1996, he replaced Eric Zomalt as the starting free safety, remaining in that position throughout his 13 year career in Philadelphia. In 2002, in a game versus the Houston Texans he became the first player in NFL history to record a sack, an interception, forced fumble, and a touchdown in a single game. This performance, as well as his consistent Pro Bowl caliber play, earned him a seven-year contract extension at the conclusion of the 2002 season. After a few more great seasons with the Eagles, Dawkins finished his career with the Eagles, with 898 tackles, 34 interceptions, and 21 sacks. Still looking to make some big hits, Dawkins signed a five-year, $17 million contract with the Denver Broncos on February 28, 2009. Dawkins played in 16 of 16 games for the 2009 Broncos. He totaled 116 tackles and 2 interceptions. In 2010, Dawkins had an injury that shortened his season. While only playing in 11 games, Dawkins racked up 66 tackles and 2 interceptions. Dawkins is currently still on the Broncos, and is ready to make some stunning hits this season. This is why i chose Brian Dawkins as my NFL safety of the week.

Bob Sanders

My name is Kyle Goodwin and I play Strong Safety for the Shoremen. I will be blogging about NFL Safeties.  This week my blog will feature Bob Sanders. Bob is actually not his real name, his name is Demond. When people had a hard time pronouncing his name, his mom said we will just call you Bob. Bob Sanders plays Strong Safety for the San Diego Chargers. In my opinion, Bob Sanders is one of the best safeties in the NFL. I think he is one of the best because of his reckless attitude on the field. Bob Sanders plays with no regrets and leaves nothing on the field, that is why he was nicknamed the "Hitman". Bob Sander's Stats

As a freshman, Sanders played at Erie Central High School, then transferred to Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie Pennsylvania and was a four year letterman and a two time All Conference, as a running back and safety. Sander's finished his senior year with 900 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. His NFL career includes two Pro Bowls and two years as an All Pro.  In 2007, he earned the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year Award. Sanders is a leader off the field as well. In 2008, he started the "Chasing Dreams Foundation".Bob Sander's Foundation

This foundation  gives students in grades 8-12 enrichment in cultural activities as well as academic tutoring and college readiness support. Sanders feels college should be a goal for every student. This week I have picked Bob Sanders as one of my all time favorites for his dedication on and off the field.