Today’s National Football League is one that glorifies offense. New scoring heroes seem to rise every week. Earning 1,000 yards through the air or ground is commonplace. Four touchdowns might not even be enough to guarantee victory.
It’s an environment players like Al Toon probably would’ve thrived in.
In his days with the New York Jets, Toon managed to make a name for himself on a team that oftentimes prided itself on defense. In eight seasons in green (1985-92), Toon was one of the league’s most dangerous aerial weapons. He managed to put up 6,605 yards on 517 receptions over eight seasons.