"It couldn’t happen to a better guy," Elway said. Atwater and Okoye have only spoken briefly about the iconic play that links their careers. A few years ago Okoye asked Atwater to send him a video for a roast in Okoye's honor. While that iconic hit on Okoye might symbolize Atwater’s spectacular football career, it certainly doesn’t define it. "Steve made big plays throughout the game," Shanahan said.

Source: Fox News July 28, 2021 20:03 UTC