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1. In 2007, Detroit quarterback Jon Kitna was sacked 51 times to lead the league. It was still 25 sacks short of the season record, set in 2002 by which quarterback?
2. Before even joining the NFL, I took Washington to a Pac-8 title. I was the 1978 Rose Bowl MVP, then a CFL MVP in 1983. Although I played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Chiefs, I made my name in Houston for 10 seasons. I set a record for making eight consecutive Pro Bowl appearances for a quarterback. I was also the first quarterback to complete 400 passes in a season. After 17 seasons, I finally retired in 2000. Who am I?
3. Who was the first player in history to catch 15,000 passing yards in their career?
4. This player was an offensive tackle, but most fans remember him for his leg. He played for 21 seasons and was a Cleveland Brown. In 1953, he kicked 23 of 26 field goals while the rest of the league combined for only 85. Who was this 1974 Hall of Fame inductee?
5. Which of the following set a record for intercepting 14 passes in a single season?
6. A valuable running back might be one who can run, catch, and even pass a ball when tasked. Which of these running backs was the first in NFL history to throw for over 750 career yards?
7. In 2007, New England quarterback Tom Brady threw a record 50 touchdown passes in the season. Whose season record did he break?
8. Who was the first player in history to reach 2500 all-purpose yards (yards by any means) in a season?
9. Which kicker set a record in the 2007 by kicking 74 extra points in the season?
10. Which punter had his leg turn to rubber by being the first in football history to kick 100 punts in a season?
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