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08-31-2021 05:42 PM |
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Originally Posted by Oldcolt
(Post 200534)
The Athletic just named him the 9th greatest player ever. My first and only football god. Ernie Accorsi said this about him
“Is he the greatest of all time?” Accorsi wondered. “I don’t know how you can say that; it’s a totally different game now. I could make the case for (Tom) Brady, but I’ll tell you this: If I had my career on the line for one drive after all the football I’ve seen in my life, John Unitas would be the guy I want.”
He was right
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The thing about Unitas, is that he basically invented the way the modern game is played. Just watch the '58 championship game and you see a fairly modern offense with Johnny U calling plays at the LOS and throwing the entire route tree.
So based on stats and championships is he the best ever, probably not. But, if you base your opinion on the most influential/innovative QB of all time, then I think he is definitely in the top 3, with Marino and Peyton also being in the conversation, but for different reasons. |
