Redskins8588
04-27-2007, 04:03 AM
They were not! Steve Young was in the same category speed wise as VY, and MV. I said same category, not as fast as.
I wouldnt put Favre in that category but I most certainly would put Elway there. Again like you said not fast as but in the same category.
Redskins8588
04-27-2007, 04:05 AM
Never said best ever. I said most complete. Because he had the rare ability to read the defense make accurate throws both long and short. And had the ability to scramble. He has also won the big one. All of those make him the most complete. He could do it all. Is he the best ever? No, but he is up there.
Not to mention that he was throwing to the best WR ever to step foot on the field. That alone makes any average QB look good. Not saying that Young is average, he is above average but I just dont buy into his hype.
KLHJ2
04-27-2007, 04:08 AM
I wouldnt put Favre in that category but I most certainly would put Elway there. Again like you said not fast as but in the same category.
Was Elway ever the highest paid player in the league? I don't know I am just asking. Young was.
wilsowilso
04-27-2007, 04:14 AM
Was Elway ever the highest paid player in the league? I don't know I am just asking. Young was.
Welcome to when an argument turns to dust.
jsarno
04-27-2007, 04:18 AM
Before I go to bed let me ask you to make your case that Steve Young is the greatest QB ever???? I doubt you will post a response because it's not possible without making a fool of yourself.
How about the fact that Steve Young is the ALL TIME career leader in passer rating with a 96.8. He also had the single season record until Peyton beat him in 04.
By the way, Peyton's career passer rating is 93.5.
He led the league in completion percentage for 4 consecutive years. (94-97) Only Len Dawson with 6 consecutive years, did better.
He also had the 3rd best ever single season completion percentage 70.28 in 94.
He holds the record (tied) for most consecutive games with 300 or more passing yards. 6.
Tied for best all time in most seasons leading the league in touchdowns. 4. Including 3 consecutive seasons which is 2nd best all time.
2nd all time in most seasons leading the league in average gain. 5. And most consecutive seasons. 4.
How many qb's put up numbers like him...especially when you figure in he ran for 4239 yards, and 43 Rushing tds over his career?
Not including Tampa, the first year he was a full fledged starter in SF, he was an all pro...and went on to be an all pro for 7 consecutive seasons. (92-98) He played 3 games in 99 and retired. It's a shame he lost the majority of 5 seasons in SF as a backup, and started his career in tampa (2 years), otherwise his numbers would be astronomical.
He has all the tools. He is extremely accurate, had a strong arm, was very fast and could scramble with the best of them, and he found the endzone frequently. What more could you want...the man was a winner. Best ever.
wilsowilso
04-27-2007, 04:21 AM
Yeah, it's the beer. Cause I'd like for you to name 10 QB's better.
Also, please name other scrambling qb's that have won a SuperBowl.
Roger Staubach. Two Super Bowl Victories. SI names him the 4th best scrambling QB of all time just behind Young at #3. That's 2 super bowl wins. Elway has two wins as well and yes he is also in SI's top ten scrambling QB's of all time.
SI.com - Photo Gallery - Top 10 Scrambling QBs of the Modern Era (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/06/30/gallery.scrambling/content.1.html)
KLHJ2
04-27-2007, 04:21 AM
How about the fact that Steve Young is the ALL TIME career leader in passer rating with a 96.8. He also had the single season record until Peyton beat him in 04.
By the way, Peyton's career passer rating is 93.5.
He led the league in completion percentage for 4 consecutive years. (94-97) Only Len Dawson with 6 consecutive years, did better.
He also had the 3rd best ever single season completion percentage 70.28 in 94.
He holds the record (tied) for most consecutive games with 300 or more passing yards. 6.
Tied for best all time in most seasons leading the league in touchdowns. 4. Including 3 consecutive seasons which is 2nd best all time.
2nd all time in most seasons leading the league in average gain. 5. And most consecutive seasons. 4.
How many qb's put up numbers like him...especially when you figure in he ran for 4239 yards, and 43 Rushing tds over his career?
Not including Tampa, the first year he was a full fledged starter in SF, he was an all pro...and went on to be an all pro for 7 consecutive seasons. (92-98) He played 3 games in 99 and retired. It's a shame he lost the majority of 5 seasons in SF as a backup, and started his career in tampa (2 years), otherwise his numbers would be astronomical.
He has all the tools. He is extremely accurate, had a strong arm, was very fast and could scramble with the best of them, and he found the endzone frequently. What more could you want...the man was a winner. Best ever.
Get em!
jsarno
04-27-2007, 04:23 AM
Elway and Favre are scrambling quarterbacks just to start with recent champions.
Favre has never been a scrambling QB. In his CAREER he has 1774 yards, and only 13 rushing td's. He only averaged 3.37 yards per carry. Not a scrambler at all. Young averaged 5.87 yards per carry.
Elway was a good scrambler. Not what Young was, but he was good. 3407 career rushing yards, 33 tds rushings...of course he did it over more years than Young. He had a 4.40 rushing average which is respectable.
wilsowilso
04-27-2007, 04:26 AM
I always thought FAVRE was more of a scrambling QB than I guess he was. He is great moving out of the pocket.
KLHJ2
04-27-2007, 04:26 AM
Roger Staubach. Two Super Bowl Victories. SI names him the 4th best scrambling QB of all time just behind Young at #3. That's 2 super bowl wins. Elway has two wins as well and yes he is also in SI's top ten scrambling QB's of all time.
SI.com - Photo Gallery - Top 10 Scrambling QBs of the Modern Era (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/06/30/gallery.scrambling/content.1.html)
I noticed that S Young was No. 3 on that list, which supports our argument.