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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Colin Kaepernick has been wowing his fans and teammates since he became the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. That season, he led the Niners all the way to Super Bowl XLVII (47). Since then, Colin has used his powerful arm and incredible running game to set NFL records. In the 2014 NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks, he made the longest run ever by a quarterback in an NFL playoff game--58 yards! That's not the...
2) Joe Flacco
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Joe Flacco joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2008, the rookie thought he would have to wait a long time to show off his skills. That didn't happen. First the team's starting quarterback got injured, then the backup became sick. Joe was the new starting quarterback! He was under pressure to lead his team to victory, and he quickly stepped up to the challenge. In 2013, he led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers. Joe...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
As a kid, Adrian Peterson got the nickname "All Day" (A.D.) because he was always on the go. As an adult, teammates still call him A.D., because he never stops working. Adrian's tremendous work ethic has helped him become one of the best running backs in the NFL. Some of A.D.'s most important work takes place off the field, however. After his rookie season, he started the All Day Foundation, an organization that raises money for charities such as...
4) Tony Romo
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
The path to NFL stardom was never easy for Tony Romo. In high school, major colleges didn't recruit him. After college, he wasn't selected in the NFL draft. And when he earned a spot on the Dallas Cowboys roster, he served as the backup quarterback for three years before finally getting a chance to prove himself as a starter. Today, Tony is one of the biggest stars in the NFL, but he knows that he never would have made it to the pros without the help...
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