One of the all-time great college and NFL linebackers passed away at the age of 74. He helped lead the Longhorns to their first national title, and he was the first ever pick of the Atlanta Falcons.

Tommy Nobis, University of Texas linebacker and All-American, dies at 74 (http://www.hookemplus.com/2017/12/13/tommy-nobis-perhaps-the-best-linebacker-in-texas-history-dies-at-age-74/)

RIP Mr. Falcon

Old school, so fun to watch!!! Needs to be in HOF

Old school, so fun to watch!!! Needs to be in HOF

I agree...had he played on a non-expansion team he'd have been in already. He's hampered by how bad the team was...