Jasin as I was writing that his name is the one that popped into my head. But for all intent and purposes what is the difference between Trent Dilfer and Phil Simms when it comes to actual talent?
I think Dilfer is a better than average QB, probably not great. But IMO neither was Phil Simms. But they did what they needed to do to win. Look at all the other QBs that were shit somewhere then got into the right spot and flourished. Or all theones that were "great" for a season or two then were moved or went free agent and went somehwere and sucked.
So having those things really doesn't make one great either, it just helps the ones that are good that have some flash to be reclassified.
There are very few great stand alone QBs. More than anything longevity and consistancy are what really sperates the greats from the very goods.
Those two traits are probaly the more "true" answer. But they need the others mentioned to atain those two things.
I think Dilfer is a better than average QB, probably not great. But IMO neither was Phil Simms. But they did what they needed to do to win. Look at all the other QBs that were shit somewhere then got into the right spot and flourished. Or all theones that were "great" for a season or two then were moved or went free agent and went somehwere and sucked.
So having those things really doesn't make one great either, it just helps the ones that are good that have some flash to be reclassified.
There are very few great stand alone QBs. More than anything longevity and consistancy are what really sperates the greats from the very goods.
Those two traits are probaly the more "true" answer. But they need the others mentioned to atain those two things.
two things
1. know how to score and run a 2 min offense, those critical points at the end of the half or the game. Some can, some cant (like Daunte)
2. Take care of the football in your own territory, no fumbles, not INTs
If you excell in those two it does not matter how big, tall, heavy, fast, slow, smart, experienced, etc. You can win Super Bowls with just the above if you have talent around you.
1. know how to score and run a 2 min offense, those critical points at the end of the half or the game. Some can, some cant (like Daunte)
2. Take care of the football in your own territory, no fumbles, not INTs
If you excell in those two it does not matter how big, tall, heavy, fast, slow, smart, experienced, etc. You can win Super Bowls with just the above if you have talent around you.
