Is the baby blue Oilers uniform the best NFL throwback?

Published: Mar 22, 2018 at 08:41 AM

The Checkdown's daily collection of football culture stories for March 22, 2018. This is The Extra Point.

1. Is the baby blue Oilers uniform the GOAT NFL throwback?

I understand why, but man it’s such a shame we can’t rock the baby blue Houston Oiler throwback uniforms one time.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 21, 2018

Today also happens to be J.J. Watt's 29th birthday.

🎂 Happy 29th birthday, J.J. Watt! In 7 seasons with the #HoustonTexans, the defensive end is a 4-time Pro Bowler, a 4-time All-Pro and a 3-time defensive player of the year. Cheers, @JJWatt! https://t.co/WEm7Z5nAHi
— HoustonSportsPast (@Htownsportspast) March 22, 2018

2. NFL DBs have a very hard time bringing down WR Golden Tate.

Nobody forced missed tackles as a receiver quite like Golden Tate, and it's not even close! pic.twitter.com/GHGqkYBunc
— PFF (@PFF) March 21, 2018

3. Drew Brees and NBA All-Star Anthony Davis will be honorary pallbearers at Tom Benson's funeral.

Drew Brees, Anthony Davis to be honorary pallbearers at Tom Benson's funeral https://t.co/BTHjd25p8L
— NOLA.com (@NOLAnews) March 22, 2018

4. Former Bills C Eric Wood sold his house to Buffalo's linebackers coach.

Ex-Bill center Wood sells Hamburg home to team linebackers coach https://t.co/J07q8y0K4N
— [BN] Blitz (@BNBlitzNow) March 21, 2018

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