PhinCanuck
Dolfan in Canada
I was watching America's Game tonight. The replay of #1 in the countdown, the '72 Miami Dolphins, (the "Perfect Season"). This is my third time watching it. This made me think about the season that Earl Morrall had with the Miami Dolphins in '72.
In that year, he stepped in for an injured Bob Griese and directed the Miami Dolphins to 12 consecutive victories and the only undefeated season in NFL history. For the "Perfect Season", Earl won a raft of awards including the AFC Player of the Year, the AFC Top Passer, Comeback Player of the Year and his team's MVP award.
I was wondering if the same could happen to Trent Green. We all talk about his age, and how he is too old to play the game. But what if he comes, and can lead the team back to the playoffs. I am not talking about another Perfect Season, although that would be perfect. But maybe, he can lead our team, until we find our franchise QB, or until the QB we draft this year is ready to start. Just as Earl stepped down when Griese was ready to come back.
Shula brought Morrall due to their relationship, and they experiences they had in Baltimore. Cameron might bring Green to Miami, due to the same connection. Who knows?? It could be. I just wonder.
I wanted to add: Morrall's Passer rating in 1972 was 91.0, while the league's average was 66.3
reference: http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=950
He played 14 games,completed 83 of 150 attempts, for a completion percentage of 55.3. He had 1360 yds. The average yards per pass was 9.1. He threw 11 touchdowns, against 7 interceptions. He had 17 rushing attempts for 67 yds and 1 touchdown. Not great numbers, but then again, we had Csonka, Kiick and Morris in the running game.
reference: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/MorrEa00.htm
By the way, he was a Michigan State guy, like Drew Stanton.
In that year, he stepped in for an injured Bob Griese and directed the Miami Dolphins to 12 consecutive victories and the only undefeated season in NFL history. For the "Perfect Season", Earl won a raft of awards including the AFC Player of the Year, the AFC Top Passer, Comeback Player of the Year and his team's MVP award.
I was wondering if the same could happen to Trent Green. We all talk about his age, and how he is too old to play the game. But what if he comes, and can lead the team back to the playoffs. I am not talking about another Perfect Season, although that would be perfect. But maybe, he can lead our team, until we find our franchise QB, or until the QB we draft this year is ready to start. Just as Earl stepped down when Griese was ready to come back.
Shula brought Morrall due to their relationship, and they experiences they had in Baltimore. Cameron might bring Green to Miami, due to the same connection. Who knows?? It could be. I just wonder.
I wanted to add: Morrall's Passer rating in 1972 was 91.0, while the league's average was 66.3
reference: http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=950
He played 14 games,completed 83 of 150 attempts, for a completion percentage of 55.3. He had 1360 yds. The average yards per pass was 9.1. He threw 11 touchdowns, against 7 interceptions. He had 17 rushing attempts for 67 yds and 1 touchdown. Not great numbers, but then again, we had Csonka, Kiick and Morris in the running game.
reference: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/MorrEa00.htm
By the way, he was a Michigan State guy, like Drew Stanton.