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http://www.orangeandblueblog.com/2006/09/1...-bubby-brister/Walter Andrew "Bubby" Brister, III (born August 15, 1962 in Monroe, Louisiana) is a former American football quarterback in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Minnesota Vikings. He played quarterback at Tulane and Northeast Louisiana University and was taken in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh sports writers and Steelers fans often made jokes about Brister's southern accent and perceived lack of sophistication, traits that were similarly mocked in Brister's predecessor, Terry Bradshaw. In a similar vein, his name was often misspoken. In a 1999 Sports Illustrated article, Brister cited "Bubba Brewster" and "Bobby Blister" as common manglings, and online his name often appears as "Bubba Brister."[1][2][3]
Brister played for the Steelers for seven years, several of them as the regular starter at quarterback. In 1992, new Steelers head coach Bill Cowher chose backup quarterback Neil O'Donnell over Brister, essentially ending his career as a starting player for the Steelers.
After brief stops as a backup quarterback for the Eagles and Jets, Brister moved to Denver, where he won two Super Bowl rings backing up future Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. During the 1998 season, Elway was forced to sit out a number of games due to injury, and Brister became the Broncos QB. He played brilliantly, as the Broncos went undefeated in all of his starts (5-0) while Brister recorded a higher passer rating than Elway for that season. However, when Elway retired in 1999, Brister was passed over for the starting spot in favor of Brian Griese, and the Broncos released him after that season.
Brister spent 2000 with the Vikings. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2001 but was cut before the season began. He then retired from football. He finished his career with a passing record of 1,207 completions in 2,212 attempts for 14,445 passing yards and 81 touchdowns.
After retiring from football, Brister spent a short time as a television sports analyst for Denver's Fox Sports Net affiliate. In 2003, Brister became the co-host of a hunting and fishing oriented show called Louisiana Outdoor Adventures on The Outdoor Channel. In 2005, he joined the staff of Hunter’s Specialties, a producer of hunting and fishing adventure videos.
One of Bubby's famous quotes came after a 1991 game between the Houston Oilers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh was getting blown out, and coach Chuck Noll wanted to pull starter Neil O'Donnell and replace him with Bubby Brister to finish the hopeless game. Brister replied "I don't mop up for anybody."
He was given the nick name "Bubby" by his five older sisters. Being the sixth child born was his reason for choosing 6 as his jersey number. He now lives in Mandeville, Louisiana with his wife and two children.
Brister has played in three conference championship games and two Super Bowls.
Johnnie MortonBroncos QB Bubby Brister took the time to answer some questions submitted by Broncos fans at BroncosFreak.com:
Zambini15: How did you get the nickname Bubby?
Well I had five older sisters, I was the baby brother. Down south nicknames are pretty common. My dad is a football coach, so thank god I could get out of the house.
Ibleedorange: Where do you think the 1998 Broncos squad ranks among the best teams ever?
I think it would be one of the top teams ever to play. We probably had the best team assembled that I’ve ever seen in the past 25 years. We had all-pros everywhere, great players at every position. I’m not sure 1st, 2nd, 3rd but it would rank pretty high.
Broncojoe: What was your perspective of the situation when Coach Shanahan named Brian Griese the starter heading into 1999?
I was shocked, I had shoulder surgery in the offseason, sort of what Drew Brees is going through, and I was trying to come back from that.. I had played in five games and we one all five. I had the respect of everyone in the locker room and I never thought I’d lose my job in the preseason. We were stunned, but things happen. Mike was the boss and since then he’s said he made a mistake, but at the time Brian was his choice but he wasn’t ready to play. I wasn’t playing great but my shoulder was getting better every week. After the 1st regular season game I was 100%, but practicing every day was hurting it. If I had struggled in the 1st regular season game I would have taken myself out, I’m that type of guy. But the locker room was down after the change, then Mobley, TD, and Shannon got hurt and we went in the tank.
Holydiver: Do you feel satisfied with your career, having been a part of Super Bowl teams? Or, are you disappointed at not having the opportunity to start after John Elway retired?
There are different ways to look at it. Coming out of college if you told me I’d play 15 years and win 2 Super Bowls, I’d have taken it. I got to play with the Steelers, Eagles, and Broncos. I’m disappointed I didn’t get the chance to start after John retired, but all in all I’m pretty satisfied that I was able to play 15 years in that league.
Canuckbroncofan: What was it like after warm ups coming onto the field and seeing tens of thousands of Bronco fans screaming like mad?
It was a great feeling, the Broncos fans are the best in the league. I’ve played for and against them. They’re is nothing like playing at Mile High, playing on the other side your in aw of how loud it is. I haven’t been in the new stadium but the old stadium was incredible.
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Cswill: How does the win at Kansas City rank in your all time victories?
That was a pretty good game, if we had lost one game we may not have had home-field advantage, and we would have had to play at New York who had a hell of a ball team that year. Going into Kansas City on Monday without John they thought they would win. I knew I had to play my best, and the guys rallied around me. I was able to prove I could play on a great team and win in a tough environment so it ranks very high.
Flair: Do you have any good fishing or hunting stories with fellow Bronco Players?
I got a really good one. I took John down fishing one weekend here in Louisiana; In twelve years the biggest fish I had caught was a 9 lb. large bass, that’s a pretty big fish. John asked what’s the biggest I’d ever caught and 3 hours later he came back with a fish 9.5 lbs., his first trip fishing. There’s not much he can’t do, since then I haven’t beat 9.5 but I’m still trying.
Mclark: What was John Elway like as a teammate? How would you characterize your relationship with him? Is he the best quarterback you’ve every played with?
No question the best I ever played with. We were roommates; he was a great roommate and friend. What a great QB, the total package of a player and friend. I was honored to be his roommate and friend. When he was hurt, I played hard because I knew what he meant to Colorado and the team. That was another reason I was disappointed about ‘99, because I wanted to be the guy to replace him when he gone. One heck of a guy though, everything you see on TV and then some.
Scarface: How pissed was John Elway when you beat him at pool in his own house?
He is so darn competitive; we had games at our hotel floor like ping-pong and pool. No one could beat him at anything, he beat me 21-4 at ping pong once and I’m no slouch. He had a party at his house once with a new pool table. We were talking junk back and forth and I wound up beating him. He said the table must be warped and sold it. The next time I was over his wife said “You are forbidden from the basement.” He’s competitive as can be at golf, fishing, anything.
Rickomatic: What teams did you feel you played on over-achieved and under-achieved the most?
Over-achieving was a Pittsburgh team I was on. The Broncos beat us by 1 to go the AFC title game and we probably should have beat Denver. We had a small salary, and less talent but played pretty good. ‘99 is easily the most disappointing ever with the same players form the two Super Bowls and the QB change and all.
Haroldthebarrel: As a QB, do you prefer a great offensive line or great skill players?
You need both to be a good team and QB. When we won the Super Bowl we had great everything. If you have a great line but no one to catch and run, you’re not going anywhere and vice-versa. It’s hard to get both but you need both to win it all.
Broncocalijohn: Who do you still talk to on those championship teams?
Geese… Romo, Eddie, John. John was down the other day for Peyton and Eli’s camp because Jack was in it. I keep up with David Diaz-Infante, Mark Schlereth. I talk to a lot of guys. We stay in touch, like a little fraternity, especially a lot of the QB’s.
Heyskid: Jay Cutler is wearing your old #6, have you seen him play and if so, what are your impressions of the kid?
I’m still a Broncos fan and I saw him in preseason. He looked good; he’s big, strong, and has a good arm. The upside is tremendous. It’s a great offense, I wish I had been there my entire career. Now there’s not a next John Elway, but Jay Cutler can be himself. Jay’s going to be great though, I wish him a lot of success as I’m a bronco fan now. After last weeks game, Jake’s getting a lot of junk but Cutler’s not ready yet. They need to bring him along slow and not rush him like they did Brian.
Montrose (follow up): What are your thoughts on Jake?
Jake’s a good ball player. It’s a good team and system. Now he has his moments like everyone else. You look at Drew Bledsoe, he had one bad game and they want to bench him too. He’ll bounce back and they’ll beat KC and everyone will forget about it. Being a QB after John sure does leave a lot weight on your shoulders.
MileHighWrath: Is Shanahan really as good a coach as most of us believe he is?
Yeah he really is. As bad as ‘99 was, he’s still unbelievable. They make the best halftime adjustments in the league. Now he makes mistakes and has to make tough decisions but so does everyone. John handpicked him as the coach and we won 2 Super Bowls, so John knew what he was doing. He’s a great coach though.
Montrose: Do you think Terrell Davis deserves to be in the Hall of Fame?
Yes I do, absolutely. I tell you what, he was unbelievable. Hands down, he should be in. I know he got hurt on a da*n interception and Brian shouldn’t have been playing but it happens. He was an unbelievable person, player, and guy in the locker room. He had an aura in the locker room just like with John. With him and John, Shannon, Rod, Eddie, hell every one was a star but TD was something special.
Shepheml: What are you doing to keep yourself busy these days?
I work part time for a company in Iowa, Hunters Specialties, selling hunting products, videos, and other stuff. I also have a few stores here in Louisiana. I work with some commercial real estate and work on raising kids here with the family. I’m just enjoying life.
Finally we did a “first thing that comes to you mind” that I like to call popcorn:
John Elway
The Man
Terrell Davis
The other man
Shannon Sharpe
Haha. Oh lord, big mouth
Rod Smith
Steady
Ed McCaffrey
Takes a licking and keeps on ticking
Tom Nalen
Iron man
Howard Griffith
Stud, he could bust ### and catch the ball. He was so underrated, a huge part of our team
Mark Schlereth
Stinky
Bill Romanowski
Intense and a great friend, he talked Shanahan into bring me in from our Eagles days together
John Mobley
Warrior
Steve Atwater
Special
Neil Smith
Also a warrior, the whole defense had them. They were great guys too. The defense was a big reason for our titles too.
Jason Elam
Steady and consistent
Gary Kubiak
Consistant
Mike Shanahan
Great coach
Pat Bowlen
Great owner
The Bronco fans
The best in the league, they’re totally awesome. My favorite deal is IN-COM-PLETE!
Montrose: Any final thoughts for the Broncos fans?
It was an honor to play there. I bump into fans who bring up the Kansas City game and some other games. It makes me feel good. It’s an honor to be a Bronco.
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http://www.detroitlions.com/bio.cfm?cont_i...$A4$FJohnnie James Morton, Jr. (born October 7, 1971 in Torrance, California) was a wide receiver in the NFL. He was released by the San Francisco 49ers after the 2005 season and retired from pro football thereafter. Originally, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (21st overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft. He played there until 2002, when he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played there for three years. He then signed with the 49ers and only played the 2005 NFL season with them.
He played at the University of Southern California. Morton managed to break USC and Pac-10 records for receptions and yards
Johnnie's younger brother, Chad Morton, also played at USC.
The Mortons are of mixed ethnicity, African-American and Japanese.
Johnnie had a brief cameo appearance in the movie Jerry Maguire.
During the 2001 season, comedian Jay Leno had been poking fun at the Lions' 0-12 record. When the Lions won their first game of the season 27-24 against the Minnesota Vikings, Morton, who knew of Leno's comments, said, "I want Jay Leno to kiss my ###." Morton would later appear on The Tonight Show [1], during which Leno proceeded to kiss a donkey.
Also, during the 2001 season on Monday Night Football, they did a short on him being on a strict low or no sodium diet, prompting Dennis Miller to quip, "How do you like a guy named Morton who doesn't even eat salt?"
On December 14, 2003, Morton was involved in a controversy with current President of the Detroit Lions, Matt Millen. At the time, Morton was playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, the team he signed with after leaving the Lions in 2002. After the Chiefs beat the Lions 45-17, Morton passed Millen near the players' locker room after the game. Morton claims that he was passing Millen in the hallway at which point Millen said "Hey Johnnie." Morton claims to have ignored him, after which Millen said "nice talking to you," to which Morton responded "kiss my ###." Thereafter, Millen reportedly called Morton a "######" at least twice, and the exchange was heard by several witnesses and was first reported by Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star.
Morton made his Mixed Martial Arts début on the June 2, 2007, at K-1 Dynamite!! USA. He lost to Bernard Ackah in 38 seconds of the first round via a knock-out (punch). He was carried from the ring on a stretcher and was taken to hospital. At the hospital, Morton's trainer Mike Guymon said that Morton was alert and conscious.
After the fight, Morton was suspended indefinitely and denied his purse ($100,000) by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) after refusing to take his post-fight anti-doping test.[1] It was revealed by the CSAC on June 9, 2007 that Morton tested positive for anabolic steroids. According to CSAC executive officer Armando Garcia, Morton tested positive for a "very elevated TE ratio, which is testosterone. And that is 83.9 -- the normal industry standard for an athlete is 6."[2] Morton faces a possible revocation of his fighting license and fine.
Vernon Careyone of the league's most efficient pass-catchers… Precise route runner who can also race downfield past defenders and has ability to make the difficult catch look routine… Well-conditioned athlete who has played in 119-of-121 games since coming into the league in 1994… Is now second on Lions' all-time receiving yards list with 6,499 yards… An avid weightlifter, Morton’s outstanding training habits help immensely when absorbing hard hits… Also was a dangerous weapon on reverses at times early in pro career… Lions first round selection in 1994 NFL Draft (21st overall pick).
2001: Caught eight passes for 86 yards and a touchdown vs. Dallas (1/6/02), bringing his season-ending receiving yards total to 1,154, his new single-season career high… Made seven catches for 95 yards vs. Chicago (12/30), putting him over the 1,000-yard mark on the year for the 4th time in his career… Four grabs for 74 yards vs. Minnesota (12/16) included two catches after the two-minute warning in the first half to help bring the Lions into field goal range… Four catches (56 yards) at Tampa Bay (12/9) included an acrobatic one-handed grab in the first quarter… Caught four passes for 67 yards vs. Green Bay (11/22)… Broke the 6,000-yard plateau at Arizona (11/18), made season long reception (76) and collected season high yards (153) in that game… Caught three passes for 61 yards vs. Tampa Bay (11/11)… Moved into second place (429) past Brett Perriman (428) on the Lions' all-time receptions list with his 12-yard catch at San Francisco (11/4)… Netted 74 yards on six receptions vs. Cincinnati (10/28)… Posted nine receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown vs. Tennessee (10/21)… Made impressive TD catch in the back of the endzone at Minnesota (10/14) to bring Lions to within five points. Totaled five catches for 68 yards on the day… Had four catches for 40 yards vs. St. Louis (10/8)… Caught five passes for 111 yards (second consecutive 100-yard outing and 16th of career) including an acrobatic 14-yard TD grab at Cleveland (9/23). That TD catch tied him with Cloyce Box for fourth place on the Lions' all-time chart (32)… His third catch of the game was the 400th of his career, and is the third Lion to achieve that feat along with Brett Perriman (428) and Herman Moore (670)… Posted his first 100-yard receiving game since 1999 in season-opener at Green Bay (9/9), as he caught five passes for 111 yards (both team-highs)
2000: Continued solid play in seventh NFL season, leading the Lions in both receptions (61) and receiving yards (788) for the first time in his career… Moved up two spots to third-place on team’s all-time receptions list during the year, and vaulted four spots into second-place on the club’s all-time receiving yardage list… Led team in receptions in five games, and tied for team-high on two other occasions… Recorded season-high six catches in three games - vs. Minnesota (10/1), at New York Giants (11/19) and vs. Chicago (12/24)… Caught five passes for team-high 88 yards vs. Washington (9/10), surpassing Charlie Sanders (336) for fourth place on the Lions all-time receptions list and Leonard Thompson (4,682) for fifth-place on the Lions’ all-time receiving yards list… Tied team-high with five receptions for 55 yards at Chicago (9/24), and caught his first TD pass of the season to open the Lions scoring (TD was the 29th of his career, placing him in sixth-place on the Lions’ all-time list)… Collected six receptions for 50 yards vs. Minnesota (10/1), as he passed Barry Sanders (352) for third-place on the Lions’ all-time receptions list and Charlie Sanders (4,817) for fourth-place on the Lions’ all-time receiving yards chart… In 100th career game, he caught three passes for 73 yards vs. Green Bay (10/8), including a 42-yard touchdown pass… Became fourth player in Lions’ history to reach 5,000 career receiving yards mark with a seven-yard reception at Indianapolis (10/29)… Set up Lions’ only touchdown of game vs. Atlanta (11/12) on opening drive when he ran for 27 yards (tackled at one-yard line) off a reverse-pass play when he decided to run… Recorded team-high five receptions for 53 yards at Green Bay (12/10), passing Gail Cogdill (5,221) and Brett Perriman (5,244) into second-place on the Lions’ all-time receiving yards chart… Caught 32-yard touchdown (31st of career) at New York Giants (11/19) among team-high six grabs, tying him with Charlie Sanders for fifth-place on the Lions’ all-time TD receptions chart.
1999: Veteran receiver who continued in ’99 in his role as one of Lions’ most consistent offensive performers and as one of the league’s most effective pass-catchers… Played very consistently throughout the season, and particularly late in the year - finished second on team by tying career-high with 80 catches for career-high 1,129 yards and five TD’s… His 1,129 yards in ’99 rank as the eighth-highest seasonal tally in team history… In four of the last five regular season games, he either shared or held team-lead in receptions… Recorded first 100-yard outing of ’99 vs. Green Bay (9/19) with four catches for 118 yards, including a 45-yard TD catch and a key 45-yard reception late in the fourth quarter, which put the Lions in field goal position… Included among season-high-tying eight catches for 74 yards vs. Minnesota (10/17) were two grabs (for 18 yards) on Lions’ game-winning two-minute drill late in the fourth quarter… Dramatic game-winning 12-yard TD reception with :28 remaining in the game vs. St. Louis (11/7)… Second 100-yard outing of ’99 came at Arizona (11/14) with four catches for 110 yards, including grabs of 45 and 46 yards… Back-to-back 100-yard games came at Tampa Bay (12/12) with seven catches for 107 yards and at Chicago (12/19) by tying his season-high with eight receptions for 100 yards… Last four regular season games of ’99 saw him catch 29 passes for 382 yards and three TD’s, including huge effort in regular season finale at Minnesota (1/2) where he caught a career-high 10 passes for 128 yards and two TD’s (third career multi-TD game)… Also included in hot end of year were three 100-yard outings in final four games (five in ‘99 and now with 14 for his career)… Reeled in two balls for 29 yards in Lions’ NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Washington (1/8).
1998: Finished 1998 with 69 receptions for team-high 1,028 yards and two TD's (only the fourth Lion ever with multiple 1,000-yard seasons)… From Games 6-13, he either held or shared team-high in receptions six times… Eclipsed the 100-yard mark three times in '98 (nine in career), including season-high 138 yards at Chicago (10/4)… Tied career-high with nine receptions in season opener at Green Bay (9/6)… Included in effort at Chicago was a career-long 98-yard bomb for a touchdown, which is the second-longest pass play in Lions' history and was the longest play from scrimmage in the NFL in 1998… Other 100-yard outings came vs. Arizona (11/1) with seven catches for 115 yards and vs. Chicago (11/15) with five grabs for 109 yards.
1997: Established himself as one of the league's top up-and-coming receivers, especially down the stretch when he played the best football of his career… He and Moore finished the year as the league's top pass catching tandem, combining for 184 receptions… The duo also was one of only five receiving pairs league-wide to both go over the 1,000-yard mark in receiving yardage (second-highest total with 2,350 combined yards)… Set career-highs with 80 receptions (fifth in NFC) and 1,057 yards, becoming the ninth Lion to go over the 1,000-yard plateau… Fourth straight year of increasing his reception and receiving yardage totals from the previous campaign… Recorded the fourth 100-yard outing of his career against Tampa Bay (9/7), including a career-long 73-yard TD connection… Caught five passes for 72 yards vs. N.Y. Giants (10/19), including a four-yard TD pass that tied the game with 1:55 remaining in regulation and sent the contest into overtime… Recorded back-to-back 100-yard outings for the first time in his pro career vs. Chicago (11/27) and at Miami (12/7)… Grabbed a team-high seven balls for 120 yards and a 50-yard TD bomb in contest vs. Bears; and caught the attention of a national television audience with career-high nine catches for 171 yards and a TD in nail-biter vs. the Dolphins… Reeled in a team-high eight passes for 95 yards at Minnesota (12/14), just falling short of his third consecutive 100-yard receiving game… Led team with seven catches for 69 yards in NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Tampa Bay (12/28).
1996: For third straight year, posted career-highs in receptions (55) and receiving yards (714)… Second season as starting slot receiver… Also placed second on team with six TD catches… Exploded for a career-high 174 yards on seven catches with two TD’s vs. Chicago (9/22). One of his TD’s against the Bears covered 62 yards, the Lions’ longest pass completion of the season… Tied his then-career-high with eight grabs for 109 yards and a TD at Oakland (10/13), his second 100-yard game of the season and third of his career… Caught four passes for 68 yards vs. Minnesota (12/8), including his sixth TD catch of the season.
1995: Matured into one of the Lions’ most dependable offensive weapons as season wore on… Evolved into a much-broader role in Lions' top-rated offense by season's end… Caught 44 balls for 590 yards and career-high eight touchdowns in sophomore campaign… Stepped into a more highlighted role as one of club’s three starting wide receivers for majority of the season… Started the year (first three games) as a back-up, with limited playing time, but was one of the vital components in Lions’ change in philosophy entering fourth game of the year (vs. San Francisco) as he became a focal point of the offensive scheme, which saw his production rise dramatically thereafter… Also began the year as club’s kickoff and punt return specialist, a role he relinquished soon after becoming more visible cog in Lions’ offense. Returned 18 kickoffs for 390 yards (21.7 avg.) with a long of 32 yards, and seven punts for 48 yards (6.9 avg.) with a long of 16 yards… Netted a then-career-high five receptions for 43 yards vs. Cleveland (10/8), in addition to running back two punts for six yards and a kickoff for 17 yards… Concentrated on wide receiver responsibilities full-time during practice prior to game at Green Bay (10/15), responding once again with five grabs for then-career-high 62 and a 16-yard TD pass, his first of the season (second receiving TD in career)… Enjoyed what was then the best game of his short career at Washington (10/22), latching onto eight balls for 76 yards and a TD pass (a seven-yarder in the third quarter)… Tallied the first 100-yard receiving game of his career (102 yards) on seven grabs on Thanksgiving Day vs. Minnesota (11/23), which included a 16-yard TD effort. In that game, he and teammates Moore and Brett Perriman all went over 100 yards, the first time in franchise history that three receivers accomplished that feat in the same game. Also, following the contest, the three were the recipients of John Madden’s Thanksgiving turkey on the field… Had first multi-touchdown performance of his career (from 23 and 17 yards) vs. Jacksonville (12/17), catching four balls on the day for 80 yards… Ended regular season with steady effort of four grabs for 64 yards and a five-yard TD strike (his fifth score in the last five games).
1994: Played limited role during most of rookie campaign as he was unable to crack Detroit’s three-receiver core of Moore, Perriman and Anthony Carter (and later Aubrey Matthews after Carter’s injury)… Received more repetitions after injury to Carter (broken collarbone at Minnesota on September 11)… Also began to learn the slot position in Lions’ offensive scheme as season progressed… Ran 26 yards on a reverse on the opening kickoff at Dallas (9/19)… Made the first catch of his NFL career vs. Green Bay (12/4), a 17-yarder near the goal-line on third-down… Scored the first TD of his career vs. Minnesota (12/17), an 18-yard toss from Dave Krieg in heavy endzone traffic - posted a then-career-high two receptions for 22 yards against he Vikings… Scored his second career TD at Miami (12/25) -- a dazzling 93-yard kickoff return.
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http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/team/...asp?docid=14868Vernon A. Carey (born July 31, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins 19th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Miami.
Carey was a first-round draft choice (19th overall) of the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft. He was the third offensive lineman selected, behind only Iowa offensive tackle Robert Gallery (2nd, Oakland Raiders) and Arkansas offensive guard Shawn Andrews (16th, Philadelphia Eagles). The Dolphin signed Carey to a a five-year, $8.6 million deal. Carey earned $6.3 million in total salary in his first year.
Carey was tried at both tackle and guard during training camp his rookie season. He went on to play in 14 games, including two starts. The first of his NFL career came when he opened at right tackle in place of the injured John St. Clair (ankle) at the New England Patriots on October 10. He also opened at that spot the following week at the Buffalo Bills. Carey struggled at times during his rookie campaign, but showed enough promise to be a solid starter in the near future.
Carey was originally planned to be the starter at left tackle in 2005, but he was shifted to right tackle in August. He went on to play in all 16 games, including 14 starts at right tackle. He secured the right tackle job following the benching of Stockar McDougle after Week 6. Carey was part of a line that yielded just 26 sacks - the fourth-lowest total in the NFL - and led a running game that averaged 118.6 yards an outing and 4.3 yards per rush attempt, which ranked seventh and fourth in the AFC. He took part in all but one offensive snap over the final 11 weeks of the season.
The team once again considered moving Carey in 2006 - this time to right guard - however that notion was quickly abandoned. During a season when the Dolphins' offensive line mightily struggled early in the year, Carey was the lone bright spot. Starting all 16 games of the year at right tackle, Carey was by far the Dolphins' most consistent and productive offensive lineman.
During a news conference that occurred during the first day of the 2007 NFL Draft, Coach Cam Cameron announced that Carey is now the team's starting left tackle.
Vernon wedded LaTavia, his long-time girlfriend, on October 5, 2004 - the Tuesday prior to the New England Patriots game of his rookie season on October 10 (which would also end up being his first career start). The couple has a son, Vernon, Jr. and twins, son Jaylen, and daughter, Taelynn. They reside in Miramar, Florida.
He holds a B.A. in liberal arts from Miami.
Vernon was as a high school teammate of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Antonio Bryant and Denver Broncos linebacker Nate Webster.
As a child, Vernon lived across the street from the site where Dolphin Stadium now sits, and could see it being built from 1985 through its completion less than two years later.
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A majority of Vernon’s work in the community during his three years with the Dolphins has focused on kids, particularly in the Liberty City area of Miami, in which he grew up. “I like working with kids because of a lot of young kids don’t have the privilege of going different places and having an open mind about being successful in leadership,” Vernon says. “They need somebody to talk to them once in a while and show them that there’s more out there for them.”
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
First-round draft choice of the Dolphins in 2004 (19th overall) ... Was the third offensive lineman selected, behind only Iowa T Robert Gallery (2nd, Oakland) and Arkansas T Shawn Andrews (16th, Philadelphia).
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2007 - Started at left tackle all 16 games this season ... He is part of an offensive line that has started first 12 games this season together.
2006 – Started all 16 games at right tackle, the first time in his three NFL seasons he opened every contest ... In fact, participated in all but one offensive snap over the course of the season ... Along with C Rex Hadnot, was one of only two Dolphins offensive linemen to start every game at the same position in 2006 ... Key part of a line that led the way for a running game which averaged 4.2 yards per carry ... Along with the Dolphins’ 4.3-yard per attempt in Carey’s first season as a starter in 2005, it marks the first time the Dolphins have averaged better than a 4.0-yard average per carry in consecutive campaigns since 1986-87.
2005 – Played in all 16 games, including 14 starts at right tackle ... The only games he did not open were at Buffalo (10/9) and at Tampa Bay (10/16) ... Part of a line that yielded just 26 sacks, the fourth-lowest total in the NFL, and led a running game that averaged 118.6 yards an outing and 4.3 yards per rush attempt, which ranked seventh and fourth in the AFC, respectively ... Took part in all but one offensive snap over the final 11 weeks of the season.
2004 – Played in 14 games, including two starts, in his rookie season ... Was inactive for two contests ... Made initial start of NFL career when he opened at right tackle in place of the injured John St. Clair (ankle) at New England (10/10) ... Also opened at that spot the following week at Buffalo (10/17).
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