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That was a different era. Most QB’s were bigger, and it’s a good thing too, because the rules back then we’re hard on a QB and they needed to be able to take a hit. Think of the great quarterbacks from that era, Unitas, Starr, Brody, Namath, and Gabriel. They were all bigger quarterbacks, while the linemen averaged between 250 and 270 lbs. At that time the emphasis wasn’t on speed as much as it was on toughness. A whole different time back then.That was Roman? Damn he was pretty thick...LOL
I just tried looking up their playing weights. Obviously it might be wrong, but Namath, Unitas, Brodie (John Brodie? Guessing on this one, never heard of him) and Starr were listed at 201 pounds or less. Gabriel was listed at 220. Seems like an outlier.That was a different era. Most QB’s were bigger, and it’s a good thing too, because the rules back then we’re hard on a QB and they needed to be able to take a hit. Think of the great quarterbacks from that era, Unitas, Starr, Brody, Namath, and Gabriel. They were all bigger quarterbacks, while the linemen averaged between 250 and 270 lbs. At that time the emphasis wasn’t on speed as much as it was on toughness. A whole different time back then.
He was an outlier. Tarkenton played at 190 lbs. Staubach at 197 lbs. Even Kilmer is listed at 204 lbs.I just tried looking up their playing weights. Obviously it might be wrong, but Namath, Unitas, Brodie (John Brodie? Guessing on this one, never heard of him) and Starr were listed at 201 pounds or less. Gabriel was listed at 220. Seems like an outlier.
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The age old question. Ginger or Mary Ann? Most guys say Mary Ann. I always said Ginger because I preferred slutty women. :mrburnsevil:
Okay, maybe they just looked bigger since the linemen were smaller. Next time I’ll check my facts out before posting.I just tried looking up their playing weights. Obviously it might be wrong, but Namath, Unitas, Brodie (John Brodie? Guessing on this one, never heard of him) and Starr were listed at 201 pounds or less. Gabriel was listed at 220. Seems like an outlier.
It's ok Reek, we still love you.Okay, maybe they just looked bigger since the linemen were smaller. Next time I’ll check my facts out before posting.![]()