From: un040251@wvnvms.wvnet.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Quarterback preview
Date: 14 Apr 92 21:03:46 GMT
Organization: West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing

Todays NFL teams depend alot on their QBs, and I think there is alot
of developing talent out there in young Qb stars, but also a couple
elder QBs who seem to be ready to fold it up.
Moon: If the Oilers felt urgency last year, thinkj about this year.
      IMO this is Moon's last year playing QB.  If he doesn't make it
      I think he will give in and fold up the tents, if he does make it
      then his mission is complete and he retires as well.

O'Brien: last year he defaulted into the Pro-Bowl after "leading" his
      team to a WC berth at 8-8.  O'Brien really had very little to do
      with the team's success, other than to manage to not stop it.
      He is reportedly looking for big $$$$ and it's a good idea because
      if he wiats he has to repeat the feat in order to get the $$$$ and
      I think the Russians have a better chance of getting out of their
      depression.  An extended holdout will destroy whatever thin grip
      he has on the starting slot.

DeBerg: The ultimate journeyman looked bad last year.  He does this everywhere.
      He comes in and manages to get a starting role, performs ok, then has 1
      Good year, then crashes and is replaced by a younger QB (had to add the
      "er" on the end because young is no longer true since KC got Krieg) and
      He will try to repeat the process again at Tampa Bay.  IMO he will fail.
      Tampa is looking for a complete workover, and Wyche likes passing to
      much for DeBerg to do much.  He may have a good year, and lead the Bucs
      somewhere, but will crash down the stretch.

Krieg: Kc will find that an Old Krieg is worse than an old DeBerg.  Krieg
      won't quit Qbing because he is fairly stubborn, but a turnover prone
      player has no place in a ball-control offense.  It doesn't work.

Montana: Recent reports say that this old-timer is having one of his strongest
      camps. (course 1 session a camp does not make) Montana will IMO not be
      the same.  He will not make it, and I say this because I just have a
      gut feeling about it.  (course I also had a gut feeling the Cowboys would
      return to mediocrity this season so don't bet the bank on it) 

Simms: The subject of much trade talk, Simms could turn a QBless team around
      quick.  Hostetler had thrown 7 TD passes when Simms came in and in
      a 3 (?) games Simms threw 6 TD passes to Hos's 7 in like 7 or 8 games.
      Baker's TD passes sky-rocketed as well.  Simms can still play and will
      be a blessing to whoever gets him.  IMO the Raiders will end up
      with Phil simms.

Elway: Though he isn't quite as old as the others Elway seemed to be less
      durable last season (he was Dr. Invincible earlier) and in the playoff
      game vs the Bills I thought he showed a bit of his age (course in the
      game vs the Oilers he was sensational) and though I think he will play
      competently when he is in, Elway may begin having injury problems...
      Denver better find a back-up fast!

Young QBs about to break through:
Miller: He showed great improvement in the second half of last season, and
      should kick his inconsistency label with a good showing this year.

George: If he can get time from his OL (big if) then Jeff George should show
      tremendous improvement under afar better coach in Marchibroda.  I do
      not expect him to be primetime stuff yet, but Improvement is likely.

Harbaugh: This year seemed to be a breakthrough season for Jim Harbaugh, but
      he still has not put up the #'s in Comp%, rating etc.  This season
      I expect him to improve greatly because his rushing attack should return
      and he has a go to guy now in Tom Waddle.

Majik: A return to '89 form is possible but not likely.  I expect great
      improvement but I do not see the '89 QB returning anytime next year
      or possibly ever.

Brian Mulholland
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