MTK
02-08-2005, 12:56 PM
I can't argue that much against him being one of the elite QB's in the game at one time, all I am saying is that IMO he wasnt at the level of other players who got nominatied in there 1st year of eligibility. I dont believe him to be as good as Elway or Marino(SP) or on the same level as Sanders. But that is my own opinion. Was Steve Young an elite QB to play football? Yes, but like I said not as good as others.
He definintely didn't have the kind of career that guys like Elway and Marino did longevity wise, but if his career wasn't cut short due to the concussions I think he would stack up similarily with Elway and Marino numbers wise.
I do understand your view, and my thought process was along the same lines until I took a closer look at his numbers and accomplishments. To me the 2 league MVP's along with his incredible SB performance are the clinchers. Take those away and yeah he's probably not a first ballot inductee.
He definintely didn't have the kind of career that guys like Elway and Marino did longevity wise, but if his career wasn't cut short due to the concussions I think he would stack up similarily with Elway and Marino numbers wise.
I do understand your view, and my thought process was along the same lines until I took a closer look at his numbers and accomplishments. To me the 2 league MVP's along with his incredible SB performance are the clinchers. Take those away and yeah he's probably not a first ballot inductee.