Joe Namath seems to suffer from Ali disease- he becomes more overrated as time passes. He had a couple of good years and won a Super Bowl, but come on - many QB's who were better like Sonny Jurgensen don't get the credit that Broadway Joe got. Mickey Mantle was the original Broadway Joe, but his star seems to be falling even though he had the greatest combination of speed and power that we have ever seen. I don't understand it.
2007-05-24 16:21:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Name the only Hall of Fame QB that has more INT's (220) than TD's (173)?
Answer - Joe Namath
He's only considered a legend because of his charm and good looks, with above average stats.
2007-05-24 16:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Night Owl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's impossible for a player to become more overrated if he's retired. First, he is never considered a top 10. Just look at the everyday question here "Who was the best QB" and we see names like Montana, Favre, Marino, Unitas but nobody mentions Joe Namath.
He definitely deserves to be a Hall of Famer, not only because of winning the Super Bowl. Namath was the MVP several times in the old AFL, played in 4 or 5 All Star games/Pro Bowls, he also was the first QB to top 4,000 yards. The SB victory was just one of the best underdog stories because Colts were favorite by 18 points and thanks to that game, it became the greatest sports event of every year. It's why Namath will be best remembered for his guarantee.
Two main reasons why his numbers don't impress nowadays is because there were 14 games seasons and the rules didn't help the QBs as right now. Things like a pass interference didn't exist and "Roughing the passer" was no reason for a penalty flag. Now you can not touch the wide receiver after 5 yards. Imagine Peyton and Brady playing with those rules!!!.
This is not only Broadway Joe's case, look at the numbers of HOF QBs like Bob Griese, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw (212 TD/210 INT), Len Dawson and they don't impress anybody who didn't see them play. Even Johnny Unitas and Tarkenton (previous record holders for QB's) look like they threw too many INT's. Now imagine what Unitas numbers would be if he played nowadays with all these great rules.
2007-05-24 18:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by M. Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get, the hell, out of here. Joe Willie Namath was an incredible QB. It is quite easy to look at some stats and suggest he wasn't that great by looking at the numbers. However, talk to anyone who was alive while he was a player and watched how he played and they will tell you what an incredible Quarterback he was and how he led that team. Sometimes numbers don't tell the whole story.
2007-05-25 03:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by adam c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistically, Namath's career doesn't scream Hall of Fame. I think the only reason he's in Canton is the fact that he's the first of two AFL quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
2007-05-24 17:24:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hes a name you know from a time most people don't know. For some reason everybody who wants to act like they know what they are talking about always say how much better the "Old School" was, even if they have no idea what they are talking about. Its a Curse that many Americans suffer from and its really getting old.
2007-05-24 17:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think alot has to do with the fact that the jets were huge underdogs and Namath "guaranteed" a victory. That's a huge part of his legacy.
2007-05-24 16:37:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply because of the gurantee and Charisma
2007-05-24 17:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old stories just get better with age. time makes memories fuzzy.
2007-05-25 03:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he was good in his day
2007-05-24 16:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by Shaq Diesel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋