Comments on: NO DICE FOR DILFER IN 2008 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:01:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: bavaro89 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53295 bavaro89 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:16:49 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53295 Brad Johnson and Trent Dilfer are definately on top of the list of worst (excuse me, "game managing") QBs to win the SuperBowl. In fairness, Hoss was actually a pretty good player and Pro Bowler with the Raiders. He was a backup with the Giants b/c they had Simms and there was only "Plan B" free agency back then. Joe Theismann also won a SB. He some pretty good seasons too, so he's not the Dilfer-Johnson class. Brad Johnson and Trent Dilfer are definately on top of the list of worst (excuse me, “game managing”) QBs to win the SuperBowl. In fairness, Hoss was actually a pretty good player and Pro Bowler with the Raiders. He was a backup with the Giants b/c they had Simms and there was only “Plan B” free agency back then.

Joe Theismann also won a SB. He some pretty good seasons too, so he’s not the Dilfer-Johnson class.

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]]> By: TitanPride http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53269 TitanPride Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:40:37 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53269 Call him what you want, he's got a lot of good stories and a fat shiney ring to back them up. Call him what you want, he’s got a lot of good stories and a fat shiney ring to back them up.

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]]> By: East Bay Ray http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53258 East Bay Ray Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:28:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53258 Worst Super Bowl winning QB ever? Not trying to bash Dilfer, but it's a legitimate question. Who else would be in that conversation? Jeff Hostetler? Worst Super Bowl winning QB ever? Not trying to bash Dilfer, but it’s a legitimate question. Who else would be in that conversation? Jeff Hostetler?

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]]> By: Forum cop http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53254 Forum cop Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:21:21 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53254 At least he didn't pull a Brian Griese and trip over his dog (aledgedly ) At least he didn’t pull a Brian Griese and trip over his dog (aledgedly )

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]]> By: empty13 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53218 empty13 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:44:12 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53218 the bucs had been in the nfl since 1976. so when dilfer got there, tamps wasnt an "emerging expansion franchise". they were just not a good team at that point. the bucs had been in the nfl since 1976. so when dilfer got there, tamps wasnt an “emerging expansion franchise”. they were just not a good team at that point.

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]]> By: CoryDangerous http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53211 CoryDangerous Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:40:20 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53211 @samh http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?type=position I'd have to say far more successful than any of the other QB's in that class. Anyway, like I said before. Pro-Bowler, Super Bowl Champion, 17 years pro. How many guys can say that? @samh

http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?type=position

I’d have to say far more successful than any of the other QB’s in that class. Anyway, like I said before. Pro-Bowler, Super Bowl Champion, 17 years pro. How many guys can say that?

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]]> By: How You Tore Your Dress http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53193 How You Tore Your Dress Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:27:16 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53193 I think Dilfer could be more suited to coaching, he's been described as a good mentor by other players, and would be a good guy to run a team I feel. I think Dilfer could be more suited to coaching, he’s been described as a good mentor by other players, and would be a good guy to run a team I feel.

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]]> By: northeagle http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53169 northeagle Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:04:02 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53169 Dilfer's little stint with NFL Network as an analyst was quite impressive - I think he has a promising career in TV. Dilfer’s little stint with NFL Network as an analyst was quite impressive - I think he has a promising career in TV.

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]]> By: leemuncy http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53134 leemuncy Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53134 at least he wont have to take a big paycut to become a Network talkie on Sundays. or even Football nite in America. rumor has it they are trying to field an entire 11 man unit (he would make 8 of em) at least he wont have to take a big paycut to become a Network talkie on Sundays.
or even Football nite in America.
rumor has it they are trying to field an entire 11 man unit (he would make 8 of em)

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]]> By: bavaro89 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53122 bavaro89 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:05:55 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53122 BREAKING NEWS: Dilfer has been hired to participate in NBC's "Football Night in America" pre-game show. Not really, but he does have a future in television. Maybe CBS can finally let go of Sharpe and/or Marino. (Sorry, Dan. Laces out.) BREAKING NEWS: Dilfer has been hired to participate in NBC’s “Football Night in America” pre-game show.

Not really, but he does have a future in television. Maybe CBS can finally let go of Sharpe and/or Marino. (Sorry, Dan. Laces out.)

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]]> By: watchthisjack http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53119 watchthisjack Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:01:11 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53119 I am a lifelong Fresno St. Bulldogs fan, and grew up watching this guy throw the ball around. His teams were what took us from being a tiny little local team in the Big Sky division to a mid-major in the WAC. Those were some great offensive teams, with the likes of Dilfer, Daivd Dunn, Jahene Arnold, Lorenzo Neal, Charlie Jones, Reggie "darth vader" Brown, (and a few I'm surely missing) all coming out and spending significant time in the NFL all coming out of our little squad at the same time, it was a great time to grow up in the San Joaquin Valley (living here sucks now though) I think he was an underrated QB, too. He was the brunt of alot of jokes but I recall this guy winning something like 17 consecutive starts for two teams at one point. He never was the big time guy worth a #6 pick, but he didn't make alot of mistakes. He'll be missed. I am a lifelong Fresno St. Bulldogs fan, and grew up watching this guy throw the ball around. His teams were what took us from being a tiny little local team in the Big Sky division to a mid-major in the WAC.
Those were some great offensive teams, with the likes of Dilfer, Daivd Dunn, Jahene Arnold, Lorenzo Neal, Charlie Jones, Reggie “darth vader” Brown, (and a few I’m surely missing) all coming out and spending significant time in the NFL all coming out of our little squad at the same time, it was a great time to grow up in the San Joaquin Valley (living here sucks now though)
I think he was an underrated QB, too. He was the brunt of alot of jokes but I recall this guy winning something like 17 consecutive starts for two teams at one point. He never was the big time guy worth a #6 pick, but he didn’t make alot of mistakes.

He’ll be missed.

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]]> By: hughes41ktfo http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53110 hughes41ktfo Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:33:50 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53110 Dilfer was never a game changing quaterback but he did know how to manage the game. By all reports he was also a leader on the sidelines, great mentor, and a team player. It is sad to see him go like this but he had a great career. Dilfer was never a game changing quaterback but he did know how to manage the game. By all reports he was also a leader on the sidelines, great mentor, and a team player. It is sad to see him go like this but he had a great career.

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]]> By: Wrathchild http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53101 Wrathchild Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:22:59 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53101 He was a good, reliable player, but torn Achilles or not, I don't think he'd be playing in the NFL in 2008. He was a good, reliable player, but torn Achilles or not, I don’t think he’d be playing in the NFL in 2008.

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]]> By: Fan_of_Football http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53099 Fan_of_Football Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:22:43 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53099 He tried, but just like Testiverti he had the privilage of playing for an inept Buccaneers franchise coming into the league. For any QB to survive that and continue playing for a number of years after that deserves some credit. He tried, but just like Testiverti he had the privilage of playing for an inept Buccaneers franchise coming into the league. For any QB to survive that and continue playing for a number of years after that deserves some credit.

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]]> By: buchead http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53090 buchead Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:06:50 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53090 No , he was never a bust.If Joe Montana played for the Bucs in 1994 he wouldnt have done any better.Same with Testeverde. Like they say , its a team effort.I wish Trent the best of luck in the future.He deserves it, No , he was never a bust.If Joe Montana played for the Bucs in 1994 he wouldnt have done any better.Same with Testeverde. Like they say , its a team effort.I wish Trent the best of luck in the future.He deserves it,

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]]> By: smiley http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53083 smiley Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:49:14 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53083 Dilfer always seemed like a class act to me. I wish him well. you have to give it to the guy, he has a ring. Dilfer always seemed like a class act to me. I wish him well. you have to give it to the guy, he has a ring.

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]]> By: samh http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53082 samh Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:47:42 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53082 Cory, Rightly or wrongly, I think most people expect more than that out of the 6th overall pick of the draft. Cory,

Rightly or wrongly, I think most people expect more than that out of the 6th overall pick of the draft.

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]]> By: shuxion http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53081 shuxion Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:45:09 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53081 Won a Super Bowl, Has a good family, made lots of money, all in all a successful 14 years in the life of Mr. Dilfer. Won a Super Bowl, Has a good family, made lots of money, all in all a successful 14 years in the life of Mr. Dilfer.

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]]> By: CoryDangerous http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53080 CoryDangerous Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:39:15 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53080 14 years, 1 Super Bowl title, 1 Pro-Bowl. You really can't label this guy a bust. 14 years, 1 Super Bowl title, 1 Pro-Bowl. You really can’t label this guy a bust.

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]]> By: Colinito http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53068 Colinito Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:21:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53068 Didn't Dilfer retire? Plus the 49ers have O'Sullivan, Hill, Smith, and now Kyle Wright, an undrafted free agent cut recently by the Vikings. And, yes, that's three former Vikings QBs on their roster. Didn’t Dilfer retire? Plus the 49ers have O’Sullivan, Hill, Smith, and now Kyle Wright, an undrafted free agent cut recently by the Vikings. And, yes, that’s three former Vikings QBs on their roster.

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]]> By: RobJH http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53060 RobJH Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:12:25 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/09/no-dice-for-dilfer-in-2008/#comment-53060 Thats too bad. Although he was never a great QB, he was a good leader and game manager. He also seemed to be one of the few good human beings left in the NFL. Thats too bad. Although he was never a great QB, he was a good leader and game manager. He also seemed to be one of the few good human beings left in the NFL.

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