FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The picture says it all. Phyllis Harrell, the proud mother, is holding up a unique NFL jersey that is half New England Patriots and half Tennessee Titans.
On her right shoulder stands one of her twin sons, Patriots safety Devin McCourty. On the left shoulder is the other twin, Titans cornerback Jason McCourty.
The snapshot captures one of the unique stories in the NFL -- how a single mother raised two boys who became not only two of the best players at their respective positions, but also Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominees for their teams in 2015.