03-31-2022, 10:20 AM
(03-31-2022, 10:15 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: That is a bold statement - “ he is the best QB they’ve ever had”.
Otto Graham
He is widely considered the best quarterback of his era, winning four AAFC championships and three NFL championships, all with the Cleveland Browns. He was a three-time NFL MVP, and he won two MVP awards as a member of the AAFC. Graham was a seven-time All-Pro selection and a five-time Pro Bowler. He was the most prolific passer of his era, which is all the more impressive when you consider that he played in an option-based offense and never played the quarterback position until he reached the professional level. Graham held the highest career QB passer rating (86.6) until Joe Montana retired in 1994. He still holds the NFL record for passing yards per attempt (9.0). Thanks to his background as a collegiate running back, Graham rushed for 44 touchdowns during his 10-year professional career. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965.
Record
114-20-4*
Playoff
9-3*
Stat Total
Comp
1,464
Att.
2,626
%
55.8
Yard
23,584
TD
174
INT
135
Rat.
86.6
GWD
N/A
Rush
882
TD
44
I immediately knew I should have clarified but was too lazy to do it. I'm talking new-era Browns. There's really no point in debating current players vs. players from 70+ years ago. Graham dominated in a league with eight teams for a chunk of his career, most of which don't exist anymore. At least when he went to the NFL, they had 12 teams. Lol. Yes, Graham is the most accomplished QB in their history and Watson certainly won't beat that. He's probably the best QB they have had since Graham, though.
