Card: Pro Set 1991
Acquired: In Person 1992, Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
After graduating from Washington in 1987, Jeff Jaeger would be drafted in the 3rd round by the Cleveland Browns. He’d play in 10 games his rookie season, hitting 14 of 22 field goals but would lose out in training camp to Matt Bahr in 1988 when the Browns decided to carry only one kicker. Out of football for 88, Jaeger would sign with the Los Angeles Raiders, where he’d play for 7 seasons forming one of the better kicker/ punter combinations in the league with Jeff Gossett. Over that period he’d be named to the Pro Bowl and AP in 1991 hitting 85.3% of his kicks that season, and lead the league in field goal attempts (44) and field goals made (35) in 1993. Jaeger would kick for the Raiders through their return to Oakland in 1995, and in 1996 hop to Chicago replacing venerable kicker Kevin Butler. Jeff would play there through 1999 and retire.
G 165 XPA 327 XPM 321 FGA 309 FGM 229 PCT 74.1%
Well represented on Tecmo Super Bowl, Jeff Jaeger was an excellent kicker for the Raiders, where he’s most remembered for playing. I’d get his autograph at Cowboys training camp in 1992 when the Raiders were in town.
Card: Score 1990
Acquired: In Person 1990, Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
Eddie Anderson was originally 6th round choice of the Seattle Seahawks out of Fort Valley State in 1986. He’d sign with the Los Angeles Raiders as a replacement player in 1987 and start 3 games making a pick and 52 tackles. His impact season would be 1989 playing at free safety. Eddie would make 5 picks for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns in 10 games. Along with Lionel Washington and Terry McDaniel, the secondary in general for the Raiders during the 80s and early 90s was quite formidable. A hitting machine, Anderson is probably msot remembered for returning an interception 102 yards for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in 1993.
Along with a slew of other Raiders, I got Eddie’s autograph at Dallas Cowboys training camp in 1990. He was also treated well on Tecmo Super Bowl and could be relied on in a pinch while in coverage with a nice blend of speed and interceptions. Eddie was one of these players who you could overrun the tackler with because you were afraid to stop and start again as he would lose most of his head of steam when you did and fall behind.
Eddie would stay with the Raiders through their transition back to Oakland in 1995, playing for them through 1997 where he retired. Currently Anderson serves as an assistant with the Oakland Raiders club.
G/Gs 159/116 Tac 761 Sac 4.0 Fum 7
Int 19 Yds 531 Avg Td 3 Lg 102t
Card: Topps Total 2006
Acquired: Texans Blitz 2010
A physical specimen, Bing declared early and entered the draft and was picked by the Raiders in the 4th round of the 2006 draft. Rex Ryan was confident he could find a place for Bing, but Darnell proved to be a difficult tweener to place because as an in-line safety he lacked the hip fluidity to play deep routes. Ryan however felt that they could utilize the athlete at outside linebacker and he was transitioned into the position. After injuring his neck in 2006, he’d lose his season to injured reserve. Bing would be moved back to his native safety position for 2007 but be cut by the Raiders. He’d be picked up off of waivers by the 49ers and ended the season on the practice squad. In 2008 Bing would be signed by the Jets and subsequently released. The Lions would sign Bing, who once again thought that Darnell was a linebacker, where he’d would make 5 tackles on the active roster of the Lions. He’d be cut during the 2009 season. Signed by the Texans in 2009, he spent the next season on the practice squad. An injury during training camp would end his 2010, and in early 2011 he was cut again and is currently a free agent. A physically chiseled athlete, the knock on Darnell is that he looked like Tarzan but hits like Jane. Perhaps a year or two in the UFL will help him refine his skills but at this time his current plans are not known.
-UPDATE- 4/26/11 What a call. The UFL announced their ‘protected player list’- (which amounts to a supplemental draft of veterans from the NFL who were cut from squads that the teams want) and Bing was among the names selected by the Omaha Nighthawks today.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
Well represented on Tecmo Super Bowl, Jeff Jaeger was an excellent kicker for the Raiders, where he’s most remembered for playing. I’d get his autograph at Cowboys training camp in 1992 when the Raiders were in town.
