“Hard Knocks” captured the terrible juxtapositions of NFL life, because two days earlier, Flowers had embraced general manager Eric DeCosta after learning he’d made his first Pro Bowl. “The first time ...
He would have received an extra $200,000 if he amassed 1,500 yards because the Broncos made the postseason. But he was thankful for reaching the playoffs, and didn't feel any less satisfied because ...