Gerald Williams played DT for the Auburn Tigers from 1982-’85.
The big man posted 123 total tackles 8 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks in 1984.
He’d earn consensus All-SEC honors in ’85, with 86 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks.
A second round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1986 where the team employed him at NT in their 3-4 alignment.
In 1990 he led the Steelers with 6 sacks- recording 5 of them over the final 5 contests of the season.
Considered the Steelers best lineman during that era, he led the down linemen in tackles from 1989-92.
He’d move out to left defensive end in 1993, but a knee injury ended his campaign after 8 contests.
Left exposed by the Steelers during the expansion draft in 1995, Gerald was selected by the Carolina Panthers.
He’d play for the franchise at RDE for about 2 and a half seasons.
In 1997 he’d be cut after 5 games and finish his career on the roster of the Packers.
NOTES:
One of the great unheralded nose tackles of his era, Gerald is one of those players who brought his lunch pail to every contest. He’s dabbled in coaching and front office work since his retirement.
CARDS: Pro Set 1990, Pro Set 1991 ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 5/23 RECEIVED: 6/6 (14 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played TE at the University of the Pacific from 1965-’67.
Went undrafted and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1969.
Played the next 8 seasons for the franchise,
Best season came in 1971, catching 21 passes for 356 yards and 4 TDs, including a 71 yard long.
Joined the 49ers coaching staff in ’80 as a TE coach.
Returned to the Bengals in ’81 where he coached WRs through ’84.
Sam Wyche moved Coslet to offensive coordinator the following season, where he took the WCO to the next level setting franchise offensive records over the next few seasons.
Was hired by the Jets after the 1989 season concluded.
Served as HC in NY through the 1993 season.
Jets got to the playoffs after the ’91 season, losing to the Houston Oilers in the Wild Card round.
Returned in 1994 to Cincinnati, serving again as OC- this time under HC Dave Shula.
During a chaotic ’96 season Shula resigned as HC after a disastrous 1-6 start.
Coslet stepped in and led the team to a 7-2 finish, and some level of respectability.
After the franchise decided to overhaul the roster in 2000, Coslet resigned 3 games into the season.
Spent a final season in 2002 as OC of the Dallas Cowboys.
Playaction 16 Boss Z Post
ACCOLADES:
Pacific Tigers Hall of Fame 1985
NOTES:
I mean I took a shot in the dark on Coslet that he’d pen a play for me and I was absolutely tickled with what he drew up. I’m always curious about an offensive minded coach’s DNA, but especially what and why they chose the play they chose to draw up, and as a member of the Walsh coaching tree- WCO, this one is an absolute treasure.
Louie played the ’91 season in Barcelona, making an impression on the New York Jets.
He signed with NY shortly after World Bowl I concluded.
Played for the Jets from 1991-’93, averaging 39.6 yards on 210 punts in 49 contests.
Louie joined the Chiefs in 1994- where he’d play through the ’98 season.
He’d conclude his career after one year stints for the Packers (’99) and Bears (’00).
ACCOLADES:
All Pro 1995
Pro Set 1992, #272Topps Stadium Club 1992, #161
NOTES:
Louie was well known for a booming leg and was frequently used on kickoffs.
A sneaky success story of the World League, Aguiar went on to play in the NFL for 10 seasons. I was surprised he didn’t have a card in the league, but that’s why this helmet card was perfect for him to sign.
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YDS
AVG
LG
BLK
49
2029
41.4
80
1
WLAF
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YDS
AVG
LG
BLK
758
31221
41.2
71
1
NFL
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