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Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy recently joined Big 12 Radio on SiriusXM to discuss the Red River Rivalry.
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Texas legend Earl Thomas was recently involved in a shocking altercation with his wife Nina.
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Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has agreed to a new contract that will keep him in the NFC East.
One former Longhorn legend has found a new home.
According to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants have agreed to terms with quarterback Colt McCoy on Thursday.
#Giants have agreed to terms with QB Colt McCoy, source says. He stays in the NFC East.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 19, 2020
McCoy was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. After three seasons in Cleveland, the former Longhorn had a brief stint in San Francisco before landing with the Washington Redskins.
After five seasons with the Redskins, McCoy is now expected to play behind quarterback Daniel Jones in New York. Although he’s had an injury prone career, he’s the type of high-character leader and veteran that you’d want on your roster.
McCoy is established and comfortable in the backup quarterback role and is widely respected both on and off the field.
The Giants couldn’t have landed a better mentor to groom their franchise quarterback.
According to Pro Football Talk, Longhorn legend Earl Thomas was named the No. 1 safety of the decade.
Since 2010, there’s been several well-known defensive backs to have successful careers in the National Football League.
Pro Football Talk recently graded their top 10 safeties of the decade, where Longhorn legend Earl Thomas snagged the No. 1 spot.
This is no easy feat, as Thomas beat out popular names such as Troy Polamalu, Eric Berry, Devin McCourty, Eric Weddle and Kam Chancellor. According to PFT, it’s primarily due to Thomas’ accomplishments throughout his stint with the Seattle Seahawks.
“Thomas anchored the best secondary of the decade during his time in Seattle and has a Super Bowl ring to show for their efforts. Thomas was named a first-team All-Pro three times during his run in Seattle and made an impact across the board, but especially in the passing game. He ranks third among all players in interceptions since 2010 and his play with the Ravens this season shows that there will be more to come.”
After being selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, Thomas has played in 140 games totaling 30 interceptions and 713 tackles. He was a leader of the Legion of Boom defense in Seattle whom hoisted the Lombardi Trophy for the 2013 season. He later went on to sign a four-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens in March of 2019.
Thomas played under head coach Mack Brown at Texas from 2007 to 2009. After redshirting his first year with the program, he dominated his freshman season starting all 13 games at strong safety while earning numerous All-Freshman honors. As a sophomore, Thomas led the Longhorns defense to an undefeated season before losing to Alabama in the 2010 National Championship.
Although he only played for two years on the Forty Acres, Thomas remains one of the best players to ever come through the Texas program.
