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Joe Namath was a very, very overrated quarterback in the 60's and 70's...
Posted on 3/27/15 at 11:56 am
Posted on 3/27/15 at 11:56 am
true or false?
Threw 47 more interceptions than touchdowns
Lead the league in interceptions 4 times
Career completion % of 50.1
Career passer rating of 65.5
Playoff record of 2-1
Super Bowl win
More interceptions than touchdowns in playoffs
Playoff passer rating of 54.8 in playoffs
Multiple games of 5 + interceptions (7 and may be more)
Games of 6 + interceptions (2 and may be more)
Does Broadway Joe's Super Bowl "guarantee" make him appear like a better player than he actually was? Does his personality do the same? I realize the game was played differently back then, but those stats are atrocious and the Super Bowl win is his only claim to fame. NFL Network got me thinking by naming him the #3 all time player that wore #12.
What do you think?
Threw 47 more interceptions than touchdowns
Lead the league in interceptions 4 times
Career completion % of 50.1
Career passer rating of 65.5
Playoff record of 2-1
Super Bowl win
More interceptions than touchdowns in playoffs
Playoff passer rating of 54.8 in playoffs
Multiple games of 5 + interceptions (7 and may be more)
Games of 6 + interceptions (2 and may be more)
Does Broadway Joe's Super Bowl "guarantee" make him appear like a better player than he actually was? Does his personality do the same? I realize the game was played differently back then, but those stats are atrocious and the Super Bowl win is his only claim to fame. NFL Network got me thinking by naming him the #3 all time player that wore #12.
What do you think?
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Posted on 3/27/15 at 11:58 am to TTsTowel
Troof
We should push to get Trent Dilfer in the HOF.
We should push to get Trent Dilfer in the HOF.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 11:59 am to TTsTowel
sounds like you answered your statement
Posted on 3/27/15 at 11:59 am to LSUAlum2001
Joe Namath also had an all-time losing record as a starting quarterback.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 11:59 am to TTsTowel
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:02 pm to TTsTowel
I thought this was just assumed by anyone that even remotely looked at his stats.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:05 pm to TTsTowel
quote:
Joe Namath also had an all-time losing record as a starting quarterback.
It's tough to throw out completion percentages, yards, and TD vs INT numbers from that era and compare it to now when judging a QB. However, your statement gives a real clue.
Bart Starr, Len Dawsom, Johnny U, Bob Gresie, Frank Tarkenton...all FAR greater QBs in the same 60s-early 70's era that Namath played in.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:05 pm to Jcorye1
This post was edited on 3/27/15 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:06 pm to TTsTowel
Went Bama and played for Jets.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:07 pm to TTsTowel
He's in the pussy-getting HOF.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:08 pm to TTsTowel
quote:
NFL Network got me thinking by naming him the #3 all time player that wore #12.
Who were the top two?????
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:08 pm to ragincajun03
quote:Agreed, and I mentioned something about the era.
It's tough to throw out completion percentages, yards, and TD vs INT numbers from that era and compare it to now when judging a QB
quote:Again, agreed.
However, your statement gives a real clue.
Bart Starr, Len Dawsom, Johnny U, Bob Gresie, Frank Tarkenton...all FAR greater QBs in the same 60s-early 70's era that Namath played in.
I don't understand how Joe Namath is in the Hall of Fame.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:10 pm to TTsTowel
quote:Did you ever see him play? Are you old enough to have watched the NFL in that era?
I don't understand how Joe Namath is in the Hall of Fame.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:10 pm to dukke v
quote:
NFL Network got me thinking by naming him the #3 all time player that wore #12.
Who were the top two?????
I would hope the top 2 players to wear #12 are the 2 #12's that have won 4 Super Bowls.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:11 pm to dukke v
quote:10) Andrew Luck
Who were the top two?????
9) John Brodie
8) Randall Cunningham
7) Kenny Stabler
6) Aaron Rodgers
5) Roger Staubach
4) Jim Kelly
3) Joe Namath
2) Terry Bradshaw
1) Tom Brady
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:12 pm to TTsTowel
Another Bama bust
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:12 pm to TTsTowel
He had a great arm and release. He played in a different era with different rules. Buy yes, he's overrated.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:12 pm to H-Town Tiger
quote:
I would hope the top 2 players to wear #12 are the 2 #12's that have won 4 Super Bowls
I had a feeling.. BUt I would take Roger over Bradshaw....
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:12 pm to L.A.
quote:Thankfully, no. I have seen some games and highlights.
Did you ever see him play? Are you old enough to have watched the NFL in that era?
The overwhelming statistics that aren't in his favor formed my opinion for me.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:13 pm to TTsTowel
quote:
10) Andrew Luck
9) John Brodie
8) Randall Cunningham
7) Kenny Stabler
6) Aaron Rodgers
5) Roger Staubach
4) Jim Kelly
3) Joe Namath
2) Terry Bradshaw
1) Tom Brady
They're kidding to have Namath over Staubach, right?
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