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Book Synopsis Signal caller, gunslinger, field general--the quarterback goes by many lofty nicknames. It''s arguably the toughest, most high-pressure position to play among all sports. The quarterback touches the ball on every offensive snap, is responsible for reading the defense, adjusting the play, and executing complex schemes that require tremendous physical and mental prowess. He is expected to be the undisputed team leader, whether he''s an established veteran or an untested rookie. If he succeeds, he''s the most likely player on the field to be canonized by fans and broadcasters. If he fails, he''ll be vilified in the press and his home field fans will start cheering for the backup.
This book traces the interesting history of the professional quarterback, from the early years when the quarterback was a blocker (and the appellations quarterback, halfback, and fullback were literal and geographically correct) to the modern-day player who must be the eyes, ears, brains, and, of c
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Well written...definitive...highly recommended." - Library Journal
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"Covers the quarterback position better than any scout's report." - The Coffin Corner
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- I. Quarterbacks in Context
- 1. More Than Just a Live Arm
- 2. The Ongoing Search
- 3. Career Arc
- 4. Glory
- 5. Measures and Rankings
- 6. Of Passing Interest: Miscellaneous Notes
- II. Quarterbacks in Time
- 7. 1920–1932: Grounded
- 8. 1933–1945: The Emerging T
- 9. 1946–1949: The All America Football Conference
- 10. 1946–1959: Taking Flight
- 11. 1960–1969: The American Football League
- 12. 1960–1977: Ball Control
- 13. 1978–1993: Full Throttle
- 14. 1994–2006: Air Time
- III. Quarterbacks by Team
- 15. Arizona Cardinals
- 16. Atlanta Falcons
- 17. Baltimore Ravens
- 18. Buffalo Bills
- 19. Carolina Panthers
- 20. Chicago Bears
- 21. Cincinnati Bengals
- 22. Cleveland Browns
- 23. Dallas Cowboys
- 24. Denver Broncos
- 25. Detroit Lions
- 26. Green Bay Packers
- 27. Houston Texans
- 28. Indianapolis Colts
- 29. Jacksonville Jaguars
- 30. Kansas City Chiefs
- 31. Miami Dolphins
- 32. Minnesota Vikings
- 33. New England Patriots
- 34. New Orleans Saints
- 35. New York Giants
- 36. New York Jets
- 37. Oakland Raiders
- 38. Philadelphia Eagles
- 39. Pittsburgh Steelers
- 40. St. Louis Rams
- 41. San Diego Chargers
- 42. San Francisco 49ers
- 43. Seattle Seahawks
- 44. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 45. Tennessee Titans
- 46. Washington Redskins
- Appendix A: Records (through 2006)
- Appendix B: Extended Passing Data
- Appendix C: Drafts, Trades, Awards, Numbers
- Bibliography
- Index
