Do you think he's going to continue to average 17.5 yards a rushing attempt too? A tiny sample size can demonstrate all sorts of distortions from the mean. I can't think of a good reason not to look at the overall college stats of Marcus when comparing his stats to the overall college stats of Kordell. now you're comparing Kordell's best stats during a 16 game NFL season to the 11 Mariota played last year??? A big stretch to say the least, but is there a reason that you didn't mention the 28 Interceptions that Kordell had during those same 2 years? And while it's true that Pittsburg played at a more traditional tempo, I'd bet he took more snaps per game then Marcus did because of blowouts/early exits. you've lost me. I compared Marcus to Joe because of his Joe Cool demeanor. I also said he was bigger and more athletic. Pretty sure I didn't mention sacks STOMP
I selected KS's most productive years (plural) because over his career he spent some time on the bench, playing receiver or RB or as backup. MM has a limited window to work with. Not a stretch at all. By the way, KS was the last comparable on my list and I said there are tangibles/elements of their game that are similar. The topic was to compare MM to a pro-quarterback. You seem to be ignoring that if MM was another pocket-passer and didn't have his speed or mobility - he'd be a Mannionish player, at best. You're comparing him to a total pocket passer. Worst. The element that makes him so valuable, is his ability to read, spread, get the ball to play-makers, use the entire field and run. MM was a lot like KS during KS's peak. I don't see the Joe-cool...as numerous analysts, staff and even MM have said he needs to settle down. We've seen him over-throwing several times over his career and shaking off the nerves. Why didn't you mention Montana's interception rate, Joe Montana Passing TD: 273 Interceptions: 139 TD/Int Rate: 66.3%. WOW! Nothing cool about that! Love you, Stomp.
so we're all in agreement that a polished Kordell Stewart is as real as the Easter Bunny. I love you too STOMP
Sure. As long as the Eastern Bunny is selected to the All-Pro game and plays in a Super Bowl, as well as gets elected team MVP along with conference player of the year awards as well as being nominated as a top 10 rushing QB of all-time.
Neil O'Donnell, Kent Graham & Tommy Maddox... mediocre/forgettable QBs thought to be better then Kordell by his HOF coach. At the age of 33 when "polished" QBs are at the top of their game, he was done following 2 seasons of not starting a game backing up similar mediocre/forgettable nobodies in Chicago and Baltimore. Injuries hadn't ended his career, a proven track record of not being able to lead a passing attack did. If he was the precursor to anything, one could claim he was the first Wildcat QB... a dominant run threat who struggled as a passer. Tim Tebow at you siting him playing in the Super Bowl as part of this silly defense of his QBing. That was his rookie year. For the season he threw 7 passes... none in the Super Bowl. Mostly he was Slash, the WR/RB. Believe me you've given my one Steeler friend a big laugh with this tact... Pittsburg misses him like PDX pines for Damon Stoudamire running the show STOMP
