Atari Bigby
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Career Summary
Atari Bigby was an NFL safety who played seven seasons with Green Bay, Seattle and San Diego.
Bigby appeared in 72 regular-season games, recording 214 tackles, 10 interceptions, 24 passes defensed and one sack. NFL lists UCF as his college.
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College Career
Bigby played college football at UCF.
NFL lists the University of Central Florida as Bigby's college.
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NFL Career
Bigby played five seasons in Green Bay before later stints in Seattle and San Diego.
Bigby's breakout 2007 Packers season included 16 games, 79 tackles and five interceptions. He played 15 games for Seattle in 2011 and started 11 games for San Diego in 2012 before a groin injury ended that season.
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Career Accomplishments
Bigby led the 2007 Packers in interceptions and helped a 13-3 team earn a playoff bye.
He led Green Bay with five interceptions in 2007, including 50 return yards. His five interceptions were part of a season in which the Packers secured a first-round playoff bye.
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Playing Style
Bigby combined coverage plays with physical run support at safety.
Packers reporting described his 2007 contributions as beginning with a late, diving interception that preserved a road win at Minnesota. The club also cited his stoutness against the run and his ability to pressure the passer.
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Legacy
Bigby's 2007 season remains his defining NFL contribution.
His team-leading five interceptions helped establish him as a starter in Green Bay's secondary during the Packers' 13-3 season.
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20805, 00-0023404, 1981-09-19, Atari Bigby, Atari, Bigby
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