It’s been widely accepted over time that greatness tends to come with a streak of competitiveness. That need to be the best is what helps drive many to excel in their chosen fields. And that can get a little complicated when a father and son go down the same path—or a parallel one, anyway.
Like Joey Porter Jr. and his father, Joey Porter Sr., who was drafted by the same team 24 years earlier. Senior was a third-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1999 and made three Pro Bowls and All-Pros while there for eight years as part of a 13-year career.