And of those five offensive linemen, none have waited as long as Joe Jacoby to hear his name called. And none are more worthy than an anchor to the Washington Redskins’ famed offensive line.
TalkOfFame.com has a poll up on this very subject as you can have your voice heard on Jacoby’s placement among the greats. Vote for him here.
While you probably already know Jacoby’s resume, here’s a quick recap before you vote for him:
- 69,031: Redskins’ total offensive yards during Jacoby’s tenure (1981-93 seasons), fourth-most in the NFL
- 43,444: Redskins’ passing yards during Jacoby’s tenure (1981-93 seasons), fifth-most in the NFL
- 25,587: Redskins’ rushing yards during Jacoby’s tenure (1981-93 seasons), fifth-most in the NFL
- 6,253: Team record for total offensive yards, set by Jacoby’s 1989 squad
- 389: Sacks allowed by the Redskins as a team during Jacoby’s tenure (1981-93 seasons), second-fewest in the NFL
- 332: Players selected in the 1981 NFL Draft.