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1. Tom Brady
2. Drew Bledsoe
3. Steve Grogan
4. Babe Parilli
5. Jim Plunkett
6. Tony Eason
7. Matt Cassel
8. Matt Cavanaugh
9. Doug Flutie
10. Scott Zolak
Joe Kapp.3 or more starts...
1. Tom Brady
2. Drew Bledsoe
3. Steve Grogan
4. Babe Parilli
5. Jim Plunkett
6. Tony Eason
7. Matt Cassel
8. Matt Cavanaugh
9. Doug Flutie
10. Scott Zolak
#1: Brady (GOAT)
Dead last: Jim Plunkett (trash).
#1: Brady (GOAT)
Dead last: Jim Plunkett (trash).
Well, Eddie couldn't but Orr certainly could!!Did we have to start another thread that will turn into Plunkett is the GOAT, John Havlicheck could dunk over Shaq, Babe Ruth was faster than Vince Coleman, and Eddie Shore could win the Stanley Cup with just him and a goalie?
It's not his fault he started. Things evolve over time, and at that particular point in football history, just starting a Super Bowl was still an unbelievably huge deal. Seasoned veterans like Craig Morton, Daryle Lamonica, Fran Tarkenton and Joe Kapp are just a few who struggled, albeit against world-championship defenses. Like David Woodley, Tony was young and relatively inexperienced, and also set the record for being sacked just the year before, and had the flu. Grogan's experience, knowledge, and ability to manage and control a game were not only factors which made him astronomically preferable to Eason-and were a huge advantage over McMahon-but also were what led the Patriots into contention at all that year; evidenced particularly in the win over Seattle, also on the road in a dome. By Super Bowl XX, Grogan was healed enough from his previous injury to start. It's not farfetched to speculate that had he, the Dawson injury would not have occurred, and the confidence and concentration and execution by the defense would have been better.Eason was a decent QB and deserves a lot of credit for the Patriots historic playoff run in 85, but still, whenever I think of him the first thing that comes to mind is his complete collapse in the Super Bowl against the Bears
The camera zoomed in on his face before the game and it was easy to see the fear in his eyes
Well, Eddie couldn't but Orr certainly could!!
Well, Shore was absolutely great; Hondo did shoot over Jabbar; and Babe didn't have to run fast after hitting it out of the park...Did we have to start another thread that will turn into Plunkett is the GOAT, John Havlicheck could dunk over Shaq, Babe Ruth was faster than Vince Coleman, and Eddie Shore could win the Stanley Cup with just him and a goalie?
And Orr could kill a 5-1 penalty!Well, Shore was absolutely great; Hondo did shoot over Jabbar; and Babe didn't have to run fast after hitting it out of the park...
Orr could score on a 5 -1 shorthand and kill itAnd Orr could kill a 5-1 penalty!
First, I pay attention to other people's opinions because I usually learn something from them, even if we don't always agree. Second, the criteria can vary depending upon how much numbers are emphasized and how much a player is liked-or not. Third, you must decide whether you're taking into account a player's entire career, or just what he did with the Patriots.3 or more starts...
1. Tom Brady
2. Drew Bledsoe
3. Steve Grogan
4. Babe Parilli
5. Jim Plunkett
6. Tony Eason
7. Matt Cassel
8. Matt Cavanaugh
9. Doug Flutie
10. Scott Zolak
Actually, RW's list does feel right to me even though I never saw Parilli play. The gif in your post actually makes me smile. I don't know if Plunkett is actual trash though.
Actually, RW's list does feel right to me even though I never saw Parilli play. The gif in your post actually makes me smile. I don't know if Plunkett is actual trash though.