Chapter 419

“I never heard that story,” chuckled Billy. “Mad Dog Jones was a huge defensive end. He was traded to Minnesota the year you guys joined the Skins. He played as a back-up there for a couple years before he was cut.”

“That’s the guy,” agreed Jared. “The entire team, as well as the coaches saw the whole thing. Mad Dog wanted to rip Steve’s head off and Steve just stood there, grinning at him with the confidence we’re so familiar with. When it came right down to it, Mad Dog just didn’t have the nerve to try Steve. He finally turned and walked away.

“The team owner heard the story from the GM and they traded him later that week. I think the coaches were pretty happy about the whole scene. Steve sent a message to every player on the team by tossing Mad Dog’s bag into the drink. He was perfectly willing to go along with the silly tricks and games they played on rookies, but no one was ever allowed to disrespect him, or his lady.

“That little stunt secured his role as t