01-09-2003, 05:20 AM
Actually, the more than likely Hall Of Famer, Troy Aikman's greatest claim to fame was that he was quite possibly the most accurate passer that has ever played the game. He is not by far the greatest QB, but his accuracy is what made him special. Don't give me arguments about how he had this amazing receiving core.... case in point... Alvin Harper. When Harper was a cowboy, he was the BEST number 2 receiver in the game. He was deadly on the quick slant, RAC, like the glory days of Rice and Taylor. Salary cap constrictions came in, and Harper left as a free agent, went to tampa first I believe...... never did another astonishing thing in his career. What made him so good with Dallas? The system was obviously a major factor, but more so, the ability of Aikman to hit him in full stride with pinpoint accuracy. A receiver at a full sprint when he catches the ball has the greatest chance for RAC.
Pennington may not have the strongest arm in the NFL, but his accuracy and decision making may well lead him to the upper echelon of QB's. Much like McNabb is a much better QB than Vick. Vick may well be the fastest, most elusive man to ever play the QB position, but as of yet, he has not proven himself as a passer. Sure, the NFL folks, and the networks will try to sell you on his amazing abilities in an effort to get ratings, but he is still lacking in many areas. Ask any Coach in the league who they would want to be their QB for the next 5 years, and I guarantee you, 9 out of 10 will say McNabb. Obviously, Favre is excluded as he will likely play only one, maybe two more years. Garcia is excellent, but does not have the same play making ability... Gannon is old, manning would be the other QB in contention.
Pennington may not have the strongest arm in the NFL, but his accuracy and decision making may well lead him to the upper echelon of QB's. Much like McNabb is a much better QB than Vick. Vick may well be the fastest, most elusive man to ever play the QB position, but as of yet, he has not proven himself as a passer. Sure, the NFL folks, and the networks will try to sell you on his amazing abilities in an effort to get ratings, but he is still lacking in many areas. Ask any Coach in the league who they would want to be their QB for the next 5 years, and I guarantee you, 9 out of 10 will say McNabb. Obviously, Favre is excluded as he will likely play only one, maybe two more years. Garcia is excellent, but does not have the same play making ability... Gannon is old, manning would be the other QB in contention.