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All football players are faced with adversity at one time or another and in many cases the most difficult challenges come after their playing careers are over.

That was the message delivered to the La Conner High School football team last week by someone who has tackled big tests on and off the field.

Former NFL defensive end and linebacker Joe Tafoya, a member of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2006 Super Bowl team, has since gone on to become a successful entrepreneur. He met with La Conner players to offer them encouragement as they struggle through a tough rebuilding year amid a slew of injurie...