FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Vinny Testaverde was present for arguably the most significant Achilles injuries among quarterbacks in NFL history. Talk about an eerie coincidence.
In 1993, he was on the opposite sideline when Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino ruptured his Achilles against the Cleveland Browns. In 1999, Testaverde was the one injured, crumpling to the ground as he attempted to pick up a fumble for the New York Jets -- a noncontact injury.
Then for the Jets in the season opener Sept. 11, the former quarterback for seven NFL teams was in the owners box as Aaron Rodgers went down with a left Achilles tear on the fourth play of the season -- a crushing injury that transcended sports because of Rodgers' star power.