His size stands out even now; Joe Jacoby was a big man in the 1980s and he remains a big man in the 2000s. He's 6-foot-7, right around 300 pounds and clearly looks like a guy who has moved a few obstacles out of his way.
Jacoby, though, was always more than about size. To only see his frame is to overlook how he accomplished what he did. It began with a work ethic and quick feet that, mixed with his size, helped him become one of the NFL's top linemen in the 1980s.
"It was everything," said former Washington Redskins tight end Don Warren, now a scout with Carolina.