Reached 0% of the all-time Passing Yards leader — a rotational/depth all-time profile at the position.
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Chris inherited the Cleveland Browns Specialists room from Matt Stover (1991–1995), and handed it to Phil Dawson (1999–2009).
Chris inherited the Indianapolis Colts Specialists room from Rohn Stark (1982–1994), and handed it to Hunter Smith (2000–2006).
The room is reconstructed from arrival order among durable members (≥4 seasons with the club) at the player’s position group — a lineage by arrival, not a week-by-week depth chart. Distinct from the league-wide positional GOAT torch.
Joined PIT (from IND)
Last recorded season with PIT
Joined IND (from CHI)
Drafted by CHI — Round 3, Pick 78
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Eric Swann
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Rd 1, #6
Wore 4 distinct franchise crests across 15 seasons (1992–2006) — a true nomad. The crest trail: