No football player on this planet has a better appreciation for Kevin Mawae than Curtis Martin. From 1998-2005, Martin ran more than 2,400 times behind a Mawae-led offensive line. On many of those plays, including the New York Jets' patented toss sweep, Mawae led the way, with the freakishly athletic center blocking on the perimeter. He was Martin's escort, creating daylight.
All these years later, Martin would like to return the favor. He'd like to clear a path for Mawae to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"I don't know if I would've made it to the Hall of Fame without Kevin," Martin told ESPN.