Mike Honcho 4,954 Posted February 4 Pretty sure it was Pennywise, but he famously always bet against the Pats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,632 Posted February 4 Did people say this? I mean relative the the generation before him, you could say he didn't get hit.... just like Manning, Brees and all the guys whose careers mostly began after the NFL started it's pussification. but that was and is still evolving and I have no doubt Tom took some pretty big shots earlier in his career. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,529 Posted February 4 3 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: Did people say this? I mean relative the the generation before him, you could say he didn't get hit.... just like Manning, Brees and all the guys whose careers mostly began after the NFL started it's pussification. but that was and is still evolving and I have no doubt Tom took some pretty big shots earlier in his career. Yes and even @Hardcore troubadour said he got hit, a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 1,978 Posted February 5 Prior to 1978 defenders were allowed a step and a half after the Q.B. threw the ball to drill the Q.B. in the spine with their helmet and it was a legal play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,529 Posted February 5 7 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said: Prior to 1978 defenders were allowed a step and a half after the Q.B. threw the ball to drill the Q.B. in the spine with their helmet and it was a legal play. I think it was Marshall from the Giants who absolutely crushed Montana in the late 80s. One of the worst "legal" hits I have ever seen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,675 Posted February 5 7 minutes ago, edjr said: I think it was Marshall from the Giants who absolutely crushed Montana in the late 80s. One of the worst "legal" hits I have ever seen NFC Championship. 1990 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopy 547 Posted February 5 I would've loved to see Marino play in today's rules. He might not even get his uniform dirty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,529 Posted February 5 27 minutes ago, Kopy said: I would've loved to see Marino play in today's rules. He might not even get his uniform dirty. Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,631 Posted February 5 19 hours ago, WhiteWonder said: Did people say this? I mean relative the the generation before him, you could say he didn't get hit.... just like Manning, Brees and all the guys whose careers mostly began after the NFL started it's pussification. but that was and is still evolving and I have no doubt Tom took some pretty big shots earlier in his career. agree... with brady's longevity, he played through multiple generations of rules regarding hits on qb's. the latter part of his career he saw more penalties for roughing the passer for lesser hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,103 Posted February 6 9 hours ago, Kopy said: I would've loved to see Marino play in today's rules. He might not even get his uniform dirty. they don't actually play on any dirt these days, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,529 Posted February 6 9 hours ago, Kopy said: I would've loved to see Marino play in today's rules. He might not even get his uniform dirty. He didn’t even get touched when he shredded his achilles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopy 547 Posted February 6 10 hours ago, edjr said: He didn’t even get touched when he shredded his achilles. Ok. That was pretty funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mufaletta 53 Posted February 7 He got hit hard by Giselle in '22 because he wanted to give it one more go after he had told her the previous season would be his last. She was too petty to deal with that, and hit him with divorce. A prenup forced the refs to call offsetting penalties, however, and both teams left the field with the score tied $350M to $400M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 1,932 Posted February 7 On 2/5/2025 at 8:47 AM, Engorgeous George said: Prior to 1978 defenders were allowed a step and a half after the Q.B. threw the ball to drill the Q.B. in the spine with their helmet and it was a legal play. I watched the 2009 NFCCG. It was legal that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 1,978 Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, Fnord said: I watched the 2009 NFCCG. It was legal that day. I'm guessing that was the Bounty Bowl. I would have to look it up to be certain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 1,932 Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Engorgeous George said: I'm guessing that was the Bounty Bowl. I would have to look it up to be certain. Yup. What the Saints did to Favre that day was practically criminal. I will forever hold malice in my heart toward Sean Payton and Greg Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,448 Posted February 7 On 2/5/2025 at 10:48 AM, Kopy said: I would've loved to see Marino play in today's rules. He might not even get his uniform dirty. On 2/5/2025 at 11:21 AM, edjr said: Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson..... One thing I feel confindent about is... if these 3 flipped their eras, Allen and Jackson would've been out of football before the end of their rookie contract and Marino would be throwing for 7000 yards a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 997 Posted February 11 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A7kfA3AK4/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,529 Posted February 11 not a teenager, don’t use social media Share this post Link to post Share on other sites