Ronnie Lott and Nnamdi Asomugha talk football
Posted August 08, 2008 on
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Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha is coming off his second-straight Pro Bowl, and of course Ronnie Lott went to a number of those himself en route to Canton. Here Nnamdi and the legendary 49ers safety talk football at Lott's recent Hall of Fame fantasy football draft with All Stars Helping Kids.
- Dewey
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