The quarterback has been the pivotal position in football since the 1940s, when the T formation became the sport's standard configuration. Since 1950, 339 men have started at least 10 games at the position. The Quarterback Abstract has gathered them all, along with 27 notable pre-1950 QBs.
Each quarterback's statistical information is presented here, from his scoring totals to his draft status and personal information. Author John Maxymuk has devised a sophisticated rating system that compares the quarterbacks across the decades. Who were they? What were their playing styles? How good were they? A full spectrum of numerical data is presented, from passing and rushing data to fourth-quarter game-winning-drive totals and won-lost records. Maxymuk also provides incisive analysis and interesting anecdotes, fleshing out each field general's personality.
Was Brett Favre better in Green Bay than Bart Starr? Who's the best quarterback playing today: Peyton Manning or Tom Brady--or someone else? Is Joe Namath overrated? Who are the five quarterbacks most similar to John Elway? To Fran Tarkenton? Who's the worst play-caller ever to have won the Super Bowl? How does your favorite rate?
Packed with more than 70 top 10 lists and sure to inspire nostalgia as well as argument, this illustrated volume is the most complete record of NFL quarterbacks ever assembled, providing detailed portraits of the hundreds of men to have played the position.
[box] Dan Marino, Johnny Unitas, Trent Dilfer, Joe Montana, Otto Graham, Jay Schroeder, Ken "the Snake" Stabler, "Broadway Joe" Namath, Daryle "the Mad Bomber" Lamonica, Donovan McNabb, Tony Romo, Steve Spurrier, Brad Johnson, Charlie Johnson, Doug Johnson, Randy Johnson, Rob Johnson, Joe Pisarcik, Ryan Leaf, Steve Young......
