- Bob Whitfield
Infobox NFLretired
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position=Tackle
number=70
birthdate=birth date and age|1971|10|18Carson, California
deathdate=
debutyear=1992
finalyear=2006
draftyear=1992
draftround=1
draftpick=8
college=Stanford
teams=
*Atlanta Falcons (1992-2003)
*Jacksonville Jaguars (2004)
*New York Giants (2005-2006)
stat1label=Games played
stat1value=220
stat2label=Games started
stat2value=176
stat3label=Fumble recoveries
stat3value=5
nfl=WHI657906
highlights=
* 1xPro Bowl selection (1998)
* 1xAll-Pro selection (1996)Bob Whitfield (born
October 18 ,1971 inCarson, California ) is a formerAmerican football offensive tackle in the NFL. Whitfield prepped atBanning High School in Wilmington, California, where he was a team mate with Mark Tucker, Ed Lalau, and Marvin Pollard.He was selected eighth in the
1992 NFL Draft Whitfield played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1992–2004 before he was released by the team.He started for the New York Giants at Left Tackle during the 2006 season filling in after starter Luke Petitgout went down with injury. His time as a starter was marked by inconsistent play and two episodes of him losing his cool and drawing costly personal fouls, twice on headbutts in key spots against the rival Cowboys and later in a week 16 loss against the New Orlean Saints. These actions lead to him receiving the nickname "Headbutt Bob" from many Giant fans as well as local columnists. Due to these actions and general inconsistent play, Whitfield was benched for the final game of the season at Washington and the subsequent playoff game at Philadelphia.
On
February 12 ,2007 , he announced his retirement onSirius NFL radio. [http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NYG/9994894]Bob Whitfield has become a guest analyst for the UK's NFL Coverage on Sky Sports.
Bob Whitfield's ex-wife Sheree is appearing on
The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo.References
* [http://www.nypost.com/seven/01102007/sports/giants/should_be_better_giants_paul_schwartz.htm NY Post]
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