Thread: Former Bear Rashaan Salaam Sells Off Heisman Ring

Originally Posted by GrizzlyBear91

Raymont wasn't so bad, I think only put in a bout 8-9 years. I seem to recall him and Salaam being on the field at the same time, but I could just be hittin the hay too hard these days... memory get's a little fuzzy pre-97-98'

Read article that was the ultimate plan but it only happened one play.

Originally Posted by http://www.bearshistory.com/lore/rashaansalaam.aspx

Many things that were expected did not happen in 1996. Erik Kramer was coming off a 29-touchdown campaign in '95, but was lost for the season after a 1-3 start. Massive injuries affected both sides of the ball, and the Bears performance. One of the injured was Salaam, who was hurt in the preseason against Kansas City, after he fumbled on the Chief's five-yard line. The Bears were still eager to showcase the Salaam/Harris backfield, but it would have to wait until Salaam was ready to play against Detroit. As Salaam was injured, Harris and Robert Green were filling in admirably, with each rushing for over 100 yards in games. Then when Salaam was prepared to come back in week four, Harris was injured and missed four weeks. Such was the story of Chicago's 1996 season. Harris played well enough to keep the starting job over Salaam, and the two never hit the field together.

1997 figured to finally be the year to utilize the tandem of Harris and Salaam. Rashaan did open the season as the starting halfback, and for the first two and a half games, he and Harris rotated into the backfield. By game three, however, Harris had clearly won the starting tailback job as Salaam had fumbled several times. In game three versus Detroit, it finally happened. Salaam and Harris were on the field for one play together; it was the only time this would happen. During that game, Salaam fumbled again and broke his leg, ending his season and his career with the Chicago Bears.

Originally Posted by Bear Goggles

Read article that was the ultimate plan but it only happened one play.

now I remember... ROFL...