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 course, the accurate, strong arm of the
offense. The narrative history in Section I is rich with
statistical analysis. The author employs realistic metrics for
statistical comparison across multiple eras, and includes all-time
rankings as well as specific rankings among different styles of
quarterbacks. Section II compares quarterbacks within their
respective eras, putting their accomplishments in context with
those of their contemporaries. Section III breaks down the
quarterback position, team-by-team, for current NFL franchises.
Appendices provide detailed passing records; additional statistics
on everything from relative passer ratings to fourth quarter
comebacks; and listings of first round draft picks, trades
involving quarterbacks, awards, and uniform numbers.
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