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IMDB rating: 2.70 Plot: When a prototype weapon is stolen from a government facility a software engineer unknowingly becomes involved when he receives the key disk needed for detonation. With no help from authorities he is forced to team up with a suspended FBI agent to stop the group of criminals from destroying a major US city. |
Actors: Clay John Will,Hopkins Bret,Rodgers Buck P.B.D.,Bailey Derek,Barrier Chris,Burgess Chris,Carmichael Taylor,Clark Michael,Clay Turner,Cornille Jared,Cornille Ryan,Davis Cameron,Delph David,Earley Chris,Action,
Why did Fran "Drescher" Tarkenton make it to the Hall of Fame?
His stats are absolute trash, he threw for under 3,000 yards 15 years out of the 18 he played, he lost all four super bowls he played in, and his last year he throw over 32 interceptions. His QB rating is averaged at about 80.4 a year, at this rate, if Kyle Orton plays as long as he did, will he make it too? How can we possibly honor such a horrid player?
342 tds? thats not very good cadolots
Tarkenton played in a different era where the rules did not favor passing to the extent that they do now. Compare Tark’s stats with his contemporaries not with modern QB’s. When Tarkenton retired he held every major passer record. He won his division for like a decade straight. He went to 3 superbowls, which is no easy task. All of the QB’s that have since surpassed his records played in a more passer friendly NFL.
B_Wells | Nov 18, 2009
3000? HA YOU MAKE ME LAUGH, HE ALSO HOLD 4TH CAREER TD PASS.
Cadolots2 Vikings (8-1!!!!) | Nov 18, 2009
Like the typical fan, you rely on statistics. Now, Chris Berman would probably jump for joy with a stats argument. An NFL player from Tarkenton’s era would explain the superb skills of Tarkenton. I don’t know anyone who watched Tarkenton play, other some sportswriters who never played a down of football, could share your negative view of Tarkenton. Jim Kelly did not win a Super Bowl so kick him out?
thomas p | Nov 18, 2009
By being one of the best qbs to play the game? Not only did he rush for more yards than Kyle Orton throws for but he held many records while he played and basically was the grandfather of all scat backs and arguably the best scat qb to ever play the game. Fran tarkenton whether u like him or not was an outstanding qb and a big time game changer. He did lose 4 sbs but he got his team there 4 times and i would like to see kyle orton do that 1 time. Not to mention teams win superbowls not quarterbacks.
and i know i wont get ba because your obviously set on trashing a top 10 qb and will pick whoever is dumb enough to do it with you as best answer
Orthodox | Nov 18, 2009
There is more to life than stats and numbers. Did you stop to think about the fact that they made it to those four superbowls? Maybe he had no O-line? Maybe he had no running game? I can’t say for sure because I haven’t seen him play, but I will say that these decisions are made and backed by reason. Maybe you could go to the library and watch some footage? He may just impress you or, you may prove yourself correct. Who knows?
zachtology | Nov 18, 2009
Once again, stats aren’t all that matter. Damn kids today with their fantasy football argue stats too much. What about Joe Namath? He didn’t have excellent stats but he’s a legend for basically winning the Championship game against the Baltimore Colts and putting the AFL on the map and that gave you the merger. So stats aren’t everything. Favre is a sure hall of famer but he leads everyone in INTS. Stats aren’t everything. There are offensive linemen in the HOF and they’re not known for their stats at all. They’re recognized as being dominant in their position/era and being a great player.
and you have to realize football was actually once a man’s sport back then. It was actually rough and dirty, unlike what you see on TV today with the sparkling new stadiums, pretty colors, HDTV, and hearing Faith Hill singing about "the stadium rocking"
Being a QB was harder in his era, and it was a totally different game. Now DB’s get flagged for everything and O-Linemen can do more with their hands as opposed to back then. But to take away from Tarkenton’s credibility or even question why he’s in the HOF because he doesn’t have Tom Brady and Peyton Manning stats is asinine.
And why see the negative in losing the Super Bowl’s? and you’re talking about 4. Elway lost 4 Super Bowl’s as well, until he won 2 straight. Getting to the super Bowl is hard enough, but getting there four times is a spectacular achievement. So it’s Jim Kellys fault he lost 4 straight Super Bowls if his defense gave up 52 points or Scott Norwood missed the final FG? No. The only thing "horrid" is this question.
Mitch | Nov 18, 2009
You can’t possibly be serious??
Tarkenton, Namath, Jurgenson, Unitas etc played at a time when a DB could hit a receiver non-stop until the ball was in the air. Today if a DB LOOKS at a receiver he get a pass interference penalty.
Also, Offensive holding was called anytime a OLineman opened his hands. Today a OLineman can grab all he wants.
I could go on, but you get the idea….the deck is completely stacked in favour of the offense today, compared to pre 1978.
Apples & oranges.
Rembrandt | Nov 18, 2009
It was the era that he played in. Look at the stats for his peers:
Roger Staubach 153 TDs 109 INT 1.4 TD/INT 22,700 Yards 83.4 Passer Rating
Terry Bradshaw 212 TDs 210 1.0 TD/INT INT 27,989 Yards 70.9 Passer Rating
Joe Namath 173 TDs 220 INT 0.78 TD/INT 27,663 Yards 65.5 Passer Rating
Bob Griese 192 TDs 172 INT 1.12 TD/INT 25.092 Yards 77.1 Passer Rating
Johnny Unitas 290 TDs 253 INT 1.15 TD/INT 40,239 Yards 78.2 Passer Rating
Len Dawson 239 TDs 183 INT 1.31 TD/INT 28,711 Yards 82.6 Passer Rating
Kenny Stabler 194 TDs 222 INT 0.87 TD/INT 27,938 Yards 75.3 Passer Rating
Craig Morton 183 TDs 187 INT 0.98 TD/INT 27,908 Yards 73.5 Passer Rating
Fran Tarkenton 342 TDs 266 INT 1.29 TD/INT 47,003 Yards 80.4 Passer Rating – he also rushed for 3,674 Yards and 32 TDs.
By your theory none of the above players deserve to be in the HOF. You must have grown up watching football in the 90s when the QBs wear dresses and still do – plus the fact that the offensive linemen could not extend their arms, and the DBs could mug the WRs all the way down the field until the ball was in the air. And by the way, the only played 14 games a year and with tougher teams – since there weren’t as many. And he did not play in SB III he was with the Giants – and his teams lost the SBs not 1 man.
scole_67 | Nov 18, 2009
Because of his stats!
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Barry Stevens