Off the top of my head I’ll list those that I deem to have had good to excellent careers. Please list those you recall from any era. In no order of importance.
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I watched his entire career and for some reason thought he was a first rounder. I remember he was traded to the Skins from Philly straight up for Norm Snead
Rich Gannon was a bit of a late bloomer, but he had a great run that included an MVP. Brad Johnson and Jeff Hostetler had nice long careers, and each won a Super Bowl.
Anybody know the team that picked him (without looking)?
Wasn’t he drafted by the CFL (Toronto?)? Dolphins?
Nice job bb56. Yes, Dolphins but couldn't get a contract done so split to Canadian league. Then Dolphins negotiated a first round pick from Washington a few years later for his rights.
So the 4th rounder actually became a 1st so I guess he can't be in your thread afterall...
Two recent superbowl winners.... Fouts and Joe Flacco.
Aaron Rogers and Patrik Mhahomes are not top five.
There are more superbowl winning qb's who were late picks than top ten picks and it isn't close.
Still the negatives here shriek....."You can draft a Runng back late". They are, of course, right, but how much chaff do you have to go through before you find a kernel?
And you can find QBs late, and guards late, WR's late...in other words, their need driven arguements are worthless.
it also gives a rational for the Laudata pick. You invest in quarterbacks late because there's always a chance. it's high risk and high rewards..Long odds that don't often pay off often but when you do you have won the most valued commodity in sports. A quarterback who is operating on the cheap......So you roll dice understaning tbe odds and that the negatives are going to bray 'wasted pick".
Two recent superbowl winners.... Fouts and Joe Flacco.
Aaron Rogers and Patrick Mhahomes are not top five.
There are more superbowl winning qb's who were late picks than top ten picks and it isn't close.
Still the negatives here shriek....."You can draft a Runng back late". They are, of course, right, but how much chaff do you have to go through before you find a kernel?
And you can find QBs late, and guards late, WR's late...in other words, their need driven arguments are worthless.
it also gives a rational for the Laudata pick. You invest in quarterbacks late because there's always a chance. it's high risk and high rewards..Long odds that don't often pay off often but when you do you have won the most valued commodity in sports. A quarterback who is operating on the cheap......So you roll dice understaning tbe odds and that the negatives are going to bray 'wasted pick".
He was drafted by DET in 1948 6th overall but jumped to the AAFC instead. When the AAFC Colts folded, he was again eligible for the NFL draft in 1951 and was picked 3rd overall by SF.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Some of the guys mentioned I don't view as having
If I were to look at former Rams QBs I would take Vince Ferragamo over Pat Haden as Ferragamo was a better QB and had a better longer career including an SB appearance.
One other thing BB'56, I like your choice of Steve Beuerlein
buuuuut, if I were going to go with QBs named Steve who had good to excellent careers playing with multiple teams, I'd go with DeBerg though that would be a pretty good debate.
buuuuut, if I were going to go with QBs named Steve who had good to excellent careers playing with multiple teams, I'd go with DeBerg though that would be a pretty good debate.
DeBerg after his initial years in SF (I think Montana replaced him?) turned out to be pretty good. He was one of the better play-action QBs of his era, imv
buuuuut, if I were going to go with QBs named Steve who had good to excellent careers playing with multiple teams, I'd go with DeBerg though that would be a pretty good debate.
DeBerg after his initial years in SF (I think Montana replaced him?) turned out to be pretty good. He was one of the better play-action QBs of his era, imv
Agree - I liked his game and both Steves are worthy of this list.
Great call! Never crossed my mind or, apparently, anyone else’s (unless Zi missed it above). A HOF QB and he doesn’t get a mention? Sheesh (at least on me)...
Dare I say Tony Romo? Injury shortened and filled with some playoff disappointment but definitely worthy
Staubach understandable since he had a commitment to the Navy. Kurt A
Warner was working 8n a K Mart I believe.
I watched his entire career and for some reason thought he was a first rounder. I remember he was traded to the Skins from Philly straight up for Norm Snead
Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andy Dalton have had pretty decent careers too.
In deference to the GOAT Brady (imo) and Montana, Bart Starr was the best CLUTCH QB, this fan ever saw
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after being drafted in the 17th round out of Alabama back in the 1950s...
In deference to the GOAT Brady (imo) and Montana, Bart Starr was the best CLUTCH QB, this fan ever saw
He was the goods indeed...
Anybody know the team that picked him (without looking)?
Anybody know the team that picked him (without looking)?
Wasn’t he drafted by the CFL (Toronto?)? Dolphins?
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out of Notre Dame in 1971.
Anybody know the team that picked him (without looking)?
Wasn’t he drafted by the CFL (Toronto?)? Dolphins?
Nice job bb56. Yes, Dolphins but couldn't get a contract done so split to Canadian league. Then Dolphins negotiated a first round pick from Washington a few years later for his rights.
So the 4th rounder actually became a 1st so I guess he can't be in your thread afterall...
Joe Ferguson had a pretty good career with Buffalo
Pat Haden (7th Round) and James Harris both went deep in the playoffs with the Rams.
Finally: Jim Hart UDFA 1966. Invited to Cards camp after graduating Southern Illinois.
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I think Warner was undrafted.
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good to excellent careers
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Joe Gilliam and JLoad. I don't view a 4 year backup QB as having a good to excellent NFL career.
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good to excellent careers
Like? Just curious
Joe Gilliam and JLoad. I don't view a 4 year backup QB as having a good to excellent NFL career.
JLoad had to be a joke
Aaron Rogers and Patrik Mhahomes are not top five.
There are more superbowl winning qb's who were late picks than top ten picks and it isn't close.
Still the negatives here shriek....."You can draft a Runng back late". They are, of course, right, but how much chaff do you have to go through before you find a kernel?
And you can find QBs late, and guards late, WR's late...in other words, their need driven arguements are worthless.
it also gives a rational for the Laudata pick. You invest in quarterbacks late because there's always a chance. it's high risk and high rewards..Long odds that don't often pay off often but when you do you have won the most valued commodity in sports. A quarterback who is operating on the cheap......So you roll dice understaning tbe odds and that the negatives are going to bray 'wasted pick".
Aaron Rogers and Patrick Mhahomes are not top five.
There are more superbowl winning qb's who were late picks than top ten picks and it isn't close.
Still the negatives here shriek....."You can draft a Runng back late". They are, of course, right, but how much chaff do you have to go through before you find a kernel?
And you can find QBs late, and guards late, WR's late...in other words, their need driven arguments are worthless.
it also gives a rational for the Laudata pick. You invest in quarterbacks late because there's always a chance. it's high risk and high rewards..Long odds that don't often pay off often but when you do you have won the most valued commodity in sports. A quarterback who is operating on the cheap......So you roll dice understaning tbe odds and that the negatives are going to bray 'wasted pick".
he was drafted in the First Round by 2 leagues:
Y.A. Tittle
Yelberton Abraham Tittle (Old Reliable)
Position: QB Throws: Right
6-0, 192lb (183cm, 87kg)
Born: October 24, 1926 in Marshall, TX
Died: October 8, 2017 (Aged 90-349d) in Stanford, CA
College: LSU
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 44 (2233rd overall since 1960)
High School: Marshall (TX)
Draft: San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft., Detroit Lions in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1948 NFL Draft.
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1971 (Full List)
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good to excellent careers
Like? Just curious
Joe Gilliam and JLoad. I don't view a 4 year backup QB as having a good to excellent NFL career.
JLoad had to be a joke
I have no idea but it doesn't come off like a joke to me.
Drafted in the 2nd RD by ATL.
DeBerg after his initial years in SF (I think Montana replaced him?) turned out to be pretty good. He was one of the better play-action QBs of his era, imv
Drafted in the 2nd RD by ATL.
Chris684 mentioned him, 2nd post from the top
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good to excellent careers
Like? Just curious
Joe Gilliam and JLoad. I don't view a 4 year backup QB as having a good to excellent NFL career.
JLoad had to be a joke
I have no idea but it doesn't come off like a joke to me.
JLoad had, what, about 30 snaps in his career as a back-up?
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buuuuut, if I were going to go with QBs named Steve who had good to excellent careers playing with multiple teams, I'd go with DeBerg though that would be a pretty good debate.
DeBerg after his initial years in SF (I think Montana replaced him?) turned out to be pretty good. He was one of the better play-action QBs of his era, imv
Agree - I liked his game and both Steves are worthy of this list.
Great call! Never crossed my mind or, apparently, anyone else’s (unless Zi missed it above). A HOF QB and he doesn’t get a mention? Sheesh (at least on me)...