NFL Chips Off The Old Blocks: Father-Son Combos

Like father, like son.  More than 200 father-son combinations have been present in the NFL.  I guess you can call it, "NFL chips off the old blocks."

You can call it "l dor v dor" in the NFL.  The love and passion for football is passed on from generation to generation. There are examples of fathers who instill the love and skill of football in their sons, nephews, extended families, and even in their neighborhoods.

You can ask, "Is it the culture, expectations, genetics, or what?" 

Whatever it is, it is.

One thing is certain, there is the fatherly pride that his son (or other young men in the sociometric) has followed in his footsteps. 

It's all good.  We could be listing father-son combinations of

alcoholics

womanizers

dope addicts

felons

and more.

There can be obvious behavioral patterns evident in families and communities.  The pattern of NFL fathers who have NFL sons is a good thing.

Enjoy the examples listed below:

The father-son combos that have Hall of Fame fathers:

SELECTED DAD/SELECTED SON

HALL OF FAME FATHER (Year Inducted)	DRAFTED SON (Team, Year)
LB Bobby Bell (1983)	LB Bobby Bell, Jr. (New York Jets, 1984)
RB Tony Dorsett (1994)	CB Anthony Dorsett (Houston, 1996)
QB Bob Griese (1990)	QB Brian Griese (Denver, 1998)
DE Howie Long (2000)	DE Chris Long (St. Louis, 2008)
RB-DB/Coach Don Shula (1997)	QB Mike Shula (Tampa Bay, 1987)
T Jackie Slater (2001)	WR Matthew Slater (New England, 2008)
TE Kellen Winslow (1995)	TE Kellen Winslow (Cleveland, 2004)

This is a partial list.  Please add comments and additions. 

You can see a longer list at the reference link:  http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Articles/11_2270_The_NFL's_158_father-son_combos.html