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Quiz about Paid Bills
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Paid Bills Trivia Quiz


An all multiple choice quiz about some Bills in the NFL. You can do this! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
278,673
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Detroit Lion running back "Bill", who was on his way to being one of the greatest running backs in the NFL, walked away from the game after only five seasons when he encountered contract disputes? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Bill saw his first head coaching job as a Cleveland Brown? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. For 18 seasons, this quarterback Bill played for the 49ers, Saints, and the Redskins. He was a two-time All-Pro, and threw for over 20,000 yards in his career. Who was this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This wide receiver Bill played his career with the Oilers and Falcons. Who was this that had the nickname of "White Shoes"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This Bill was a nose and defensive tackle who played for only three seasons, all with the Falcons in the 1990s. After football, he became a professional wrestler, then took many roles in movies. Who is he? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. From 1995-1999, this quarterback Bill was a backup for the Raiders, Bills, and Saints. Who is he? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following did not have the born name of William? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This 10-season tight end Bill, wore the number 87 and played mostly for the Rams in the 1960s. He also donned the star of the Cowboys. In his entire career, he fumbled the ball only twice. Who was this sure-handed receiver? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This linebacker Bill was to be known as one of the dirtiest players in the NFL. He played with four teams in his 16 seasons, and is mostly remembered for one play of all the others in his career. It was a spitting incident. Who is this linebacker? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. My name is Bill. I spent all my six seasons as a San Francisco fullback. I was used mostly to clear the way for my teammate back in Wendell Tyler and Roger Craig. I had only eight touchdowns in my entire career, but went home with two Super Bowl rings. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Detroit Lion running back "Bill", who was on his way to being one of the greatest running backs in the NFL, walked away from the game after only five seasons when he encountered contract disputes?

Answer: Billy Sims

The 25-year old 1980 rookie, rushed for 1303 yards and 13 touchdowns, along with 51 receptions and three touchdowns from the air. 1981 saw him run for 1437 yards and another 13 touchdowns. All totaled in five seasons, Sims ran for 5106 yards.
2. Which Bill saw his first head coaching job as a Cleveland Brown?

Answer: Bill Belichick

From 1991-1999, Belichick had the reins of the Browns. His finest Brown season was 11-5 in 1994. In 2000, the New England Patriots had him at the reins with a 5-11 record. After that, the rest was history.
3. For 18 seasons, this quarterback Bill played for the 49ers, Saints, and the Redskins. He was a two-time All-Pro, and threw for over 20,000 yards in his career. Who was this?

Answer: Bill Kilmer

Kilmer was a 1961 rookie quarterback with San Francisco. 1967 saw him as a Saint, and four seasons later signed with the Redskins. His finest season was in 1969 as a Saint, throwing for 2532 yards and 20 touchdowns.
4. This wide receiver Bill played his career with the Oilers and Falcons. Who was this that had the nickname of "White Shoes"?

Answer: Billy Johnson

White Shoes Johnson began his career in 1974 with the Oilers. He was noted for his "dance" in the end zone. He retired in 1978 with 31 total touchdowns.
5. This Bill was a nose and defensive tackle who played for only three seasons, all with the Falcons in the 1990s. After football, he became a professional wrestler, then took many roles in movies. Who is he?

Answer: Bill Goldberg

Bill got a late start in the NFL, being a 26-year old rookie in 1992. He started in only one game in his career, and played in only 14 over his three seasons.
6. From 1995-1999, this quarterback Bill was a backup for the Raiders, Bills, and Saints. Who is he?

Answer: Billy Joe Hobert

Billy Joe had only one 1000-yard passing season. That was a split in 1997 with the Bills and Saints. In his career, he threw for 23 touchdowns with 25 interceptions. At Oakland, he was Jeff Hostetler's backup. With the Bills it was Todd Collins. With the Saints, Hobert took a backseat to Kerry Collins.
7. Which of the following did not have the born name of William?

Answer: Bill Parcells

Munson was a QB from 1964-1979, mostly with the Detroit Lions. He was born, William Alan Munson. McGee, a famous receiver for the 1950s and 1960s Green Bay Packers, was born William Max McGee. Mathews, a 1980s and 1990s linebacker with Cleveland, terrorized quarterbacks in his time.

He was born William Clay Matthews Jr. Bill Parcells, the famous head coach in the NFL was born Duane Charles Parcells in 1941.
8. This 10-season tight end Bill, wore the number 87 and played mostly for the Rams in the 1960s. He also donned the star of the Cowboys. In his entire career, he fumbled the ball only twice. Who was this sure-handed receiver?

Answer: Billy Truax

Truax was drafted in the second round of both drafts in 1964, the NFL and the AFL. Instead of going to either Cleveland or Houston, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams.
9. This linebacker Bill was to be known as one of the dirtiest players in the NFL. He played with four teams in his 16 seasons, and is mostly remembered for one play of all the others in his career. It was a spitting incident. Who is this linebacker?

Answer: Bill Romanowski

Bill got his start with the 1988 San Francisco 49ers. After six seasons, he found himself in Philadelphia for two more. It was on to the Broncos for six seasons, then his two final with the Raiders. He retired in 2003 with 18 interceptions, 39.5 sacks, and two Pro Bowl nominations.
10. My name is Bill. I spent all my six seasons as a San Francisco fullback. I was used mostly to clear the way for my teammate back in Wendell Tyler and Roger Craig. I had only eight touchdowns in my entire career, but went home with two Super Bowl rings. Who am I?

Answer: Bill Ring

As a rookie in 1981, Ring won his first ring in Super Bowl XVI against the Bengals, then another in Super Bowl XIX over the Dolphins. Well known for being a blocking back, Bill rushed for only 732 career yards, along with 45 receptions.
Source: Author Nightmare

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