Number Seven Belongs To Theismann

Actually, I see the issue of his status among Redskin fans as being the most relevant factor. While he may not be great from an all-NFL perspective, within the Redskins franchise itself, Joe T started the most games, passed the most yards, and threw the most touchdowns. The QB position has always been the primary position in football, and the franchise is 80+ years old, so the guy who managed to be the all-time leader in these stats would reasonably create among fans some special sentiment for his number. I assume King didn’t address this angle of it. (Although I admit not having read it, because I no longer read anything he writes.)

Yup...I saw King walking around the training camp. He's a self promoting bum like most in media these days. PK is Straight trash

Theismann is a Skins legend no doubt, but let's be honest he's not a Hall of Famer. Doug Williams is also another team legend, but we seemed to have no problem with Jason Campbell wearing #17.

Theismann is a Skins legend no doubt, but let's be honest he's not a Hall of Famer. Doug Williams is also another team legend, but we seemed to have no problem with Jason Campbell wearing #17.

Or John Friesz, Danny Wuerffel, Rob Johnson, Michael Floyd, etc. I think because it's been happening since the mid 90's, nobody batted an eye.

But since no one has worn #7 since Theisman, it's a little different feeling here in 2019.

Theismann is a Skins legend no doubt, but let's be honest he's not a Hall of Famer. Doug Williams is also another team legend, but we seemed to have no problem with Jason Campbell wearing #17.

Exactly

QB1 Best Season: 3400yards, 23 TDs Won the Superbowl


QB2 Best Season: 4900yards, 25 TDS, Missed the playoffs


QB1 is a Cowboy legend and FOX broadcaster.

QB2 is a highly paid "just a guy" in Minnesota.



You can't compare stats from 80s/Early 90s.

You also have to factor in charisma/likability.


Nameth doesn't have good stats and isn't an elite QB but he had giant balls, won the biggest game he played in, and banged Farrah Fawcett. LEGEND!

Ever since they outlawed the head slap over 40 years ago the rules have evolved on a yearly basis to favor the offense. You really have to compare a QB against his peers in the same era. One stat has meant the same for 100 years and that is wins and loses. Theisman's .629 win rate puts him ahead of a lot of good quarterbacks. Also of note Theisman has a career rating of 77.4. Hall of Famer Dan Fouts who played almost the exact time as Joe was a 80.2.

Against his peers Theisman was around 10th place year in year out in stats. He was a consistent winner. Who knows if he was on one of those teams at the time without a good defense or running game, where he would have been stat wise. He didn't need to throw for 300 yards a game like Fouts to try to win. Fouts only won half his games.

Bullshit!
Joe has been the most recognizable Redskin over the last 40 years.
No only did he win a SB but he was also on national television for over a decade. most importantly, he was good looking and banged a ton of chicks!



If #7 isn't a legend then neither is Nameth.


Also, F Peter King!

I would be curious if long time NFL fans that followed other teams were asked to name the first Redskin from the past that comes to mind who they pick. I would venture a guess Riggins would come up a lot. As for Namath he got a lot of mileage out that big Super Bowl upset and a couple years in a row of insanely high passing yardage totals for the era.

I would be curious if long time NFL fans that followed other teams were asked to name the first Redskin from the past that comes to mind who they pick. I would venture a guess Riggins would come up a lot. As for Namath he got a lot of mileage out that big Super Bowl upset and a couple years in a row of insanely high passing yardage totals for the era.

Monk

If it's OK with Joe and the Redskins brass, then it's OK with me.

As far as I am concerned, if they are still making #81 and #28 available, than they sure as hell can give out #7.

As far as I am concerned, if they are still making #81 and #28 available, than they sure as hell can give out #7.

Yep. Which both of those should be retired IMO