The Former NFL Player Turned Neurosurgeon

One of the most impressive NFL players of all time, didn't ever actually play in a regular season game.

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Friends,

When it comes to the most impressive people that have ever played professional football, there are a few different ways to think about it.

Does “impressive” mean the best player, the smartest, or t…