Cards: CFL All World 1991, JOGO 1991 Acquired: TTM 2019, C/o The Houston Texans Sent: 10/23/19 Received: 1/16/21 (423 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Danny Barrett played from 1979-82 at Cincinnati.
His best year came in 1982 when he threw for 2222 yards (178/324) and 17 TDs (12 INT).
Barrett joined the CFL in 83 and played 16 seasons in the league with stops in Calgary (83-85, 89-91, 96), Toronto (85-88), BC (92-93, 98) and the Ottawa Rough Riders (94-95).
Played one season in 86 with the New Jersey Generals.
Saw playing time at both QB and slot back over his career.
Had back to back 4k passing seasons in 93 (4097) and 94 (4173).
In 93 threw for a then record 601 passing yards while as a member of the BC Lions.
Joined the coaching ranks while still playing in 97 working with QBs in Calgary, then hopped over to BC from 98-99.
Considered a hot prospect, he formally became head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2000, a role he held through 2006.
Worked in the college ranks from 2007-2015, with the University of Buffalo and UCF.
In 2016, returned to the NFL ranks coaching RBs with the Dolphins, and later the Texans in 2018.
CFL
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
34
501
14.7
2
59
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
467
2436
5.2
31
46
ATT
CPD
YDS
PCT
TD
INT
RAT
3078
1656
23419
53.8
135
93
W
L
T
PCT
57
68
1
.456
JOGO 1991, #69
NOTES:
I had a burst of inspiration and sent out quite a few CFL All World cards about this time. I was certain I’d hear back from Barrett as he was a coach with my favorite team, but after not hearing back from him a year later I sort of gave up on getting these back. Lo and behold over 450 days later this showed up in the mail shortly after the Texans 2020 season concluded.
Kenny Stills played Wide Receiver for Oklahoma from 2010 – 2013.
Had his best year in 2012 with 82 receptions for 959 yards and 11 TDs.
Finished his career after 3 years with the Sooners with 204 receptions for 2594 yards and 24 TDs.
A shrewd 5th round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2013 who led the league with 20 yards per reception in his rookie season on 32 catches.
Had his best season as a pro in 2014 with 63 receptions for for 931 yards and 3 TDs.
In 2015 was traded to the Miami Dolphins for a 3rd round pick and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe.
Played 4 years for the Dolphins 2015-18, logging 2566 yards on 164 receptions (24 TDs).
Traded as part of a blockbuster trade to Houston along with Laremy Tunsil in 2019.
Got a lot of looks both deep and in the slot with Deshaun Watson at QB, catching 40 passes for 561 yards and 4 TDs.
Injuries and a volatile situation in the front office caused his numbers to suffer in 2020.
He’d be released 10 games in after zero starts, and as of 2021 is currently a free agent.
Score 2017, #89
NOTES:
I really liked Kenny Stills and thought that he did bring a lot of added value to the table for the Texans, but I guess they saw otherwise. It’s hard not to judge, but Houston is a notoriously conservative city, (and team for that matter,) and Kenny is very active when it comes to social justice matters. While teams and the NFL have warmed to social justice matters, it’s still hard for me to believe the Texans cast a blind eye towards Stills’ protesting alongside Black Lives Matter.
I thought I was not getting these cards back, but a week or so after he was cut these two great autographs came back to me TTM via the team. I really like the Prestige 15 set a lot, and his autograph looks beautiful upon these cards.
At this time while I am here, I am reticent to discuss politics, however I’d like to state for the record black lives DO matter. -Thank-you
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
