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20 NFL players who were one-season wonders
Most would consider just one great season in the NFL better than none — even if the promise was there for more good times in the future. In the spirit of something is better than nothing, here's a look at our picks for some of the better one-year wonders (in chronological order) in NFL history.
College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 14
Report: Iowa Hawkeyes Expected to Make New Coaching Hire
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost running backs coach Ladell Betts to the NFL, as Betts took a job with the New York Giants earlier this month. Well, now, it appears that Iowa has found his replacement, and just in time for spring practice that begins in a couple of weeks.
Former Iowa Coach Sends Heartfelt Message After Leaving for NFL
The Iowa Hawkeyes recently lost a key member of their coaching staff, as running backs coach Ladell Betts has accepted an NFL job with the New York Giants.
The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to have 100 catches in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 1
Why This Iowa Hawkeyes Star Makes Sense for the New York Giants
With the 2025 NFL Combine in full swing, Iowa Hawkeyes' star running back Kaleb Johnson has continued to grow his stock throughout the course of this week.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / February 25
Giants hire former 1k-yard rusher as new running backs coach
The New York Giants will roll with a former standout ball-carrier as their next running backs coach. Giants.com’s Dan Salomone reported that New York has hired former nine-year NFL veteran Ladell Betts to be the franchise’s new running backs coach.
NFL News / Redskins Wire / February 25
Longtime former Washington running back becomes assistant coach with Giants 
Last week, we learned that one of the greatest running backs in Washington franchise history was getting into coaching. Clinton Portis agreed to become DeSean Jackson’s new running backs coach at Delaware State.
Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / February 24
Ex-Washington star crosses enemy lines for long-awaited NFL coaching opportunity
Long-time Washington Commanders fans will probably remember the name Ladell Betts, who played running back for eight seasons in D.C. between 2002 and 2009.
NFL News / Big Blue View / February 24
Giants hiring Ladell Betts as RB coach, per reports
The Giants have filled their coaching vacancy The New York Giants are hiring Iowa running back coach Ladell Betts to be their new running backs coach, per a report form Dan Duggan of The Athletic.
Iowa Hawkeyes Lose Key Coach to NFL, New York Giants
While most of the coaching carousel has died down in college football, the Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a major loss on Monday. Ladell Betts, who has been the team's running backs coach, has decided to leave for another opportunity.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Giants Make Coaching Move After Disappointing Season
The New York Giants are heading into the offseason looking to revamp their roster after posting one of the worst records in franchise history. New York
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 24
Giants Hiring Iowa RB Coach Ladell Betts To Same Role
According to Dan Duggan, the Giants are hiring Iowa RB coach Ladell Betts to the same role on their staff. Betts is a former NFL running back who played several years for the Commanders and Saints. Betts, 45, was a second-round pick by the Commanders out of Iowa back in 2002.
One-season wonders: NFL players who had one good season
In the spirit of something is better than nothing, here's a look at our picks for some of the better one-year wonders (in chronological order) in NFL history.
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