26 November 2007 - 17:02

NFL analyst: Favre, Romo overrated Comments

New York, NY --- Sal Paolantonio is the author of the new book, "The Paolantonio Report: The Most Overrated and Underrated Players, Teams, Coaches & Moments in NFL History."

Here are his five most overrated quarterbacks of all-time: 1. Joe Namath: His legend has much more to do with his Super Bowl III performance and his prolific off-field antics than his career stats. 2. Brett Favre: His image in the media has been hyperinflated to the good ol' boy routine, and that's why people like him. 3. Terry Bradshaw: He was ultimately an average quarterback who was surrounded by the greatest cast of talent ever assembled on one NFL roster, including eight Hall of Fame players. 4. Ken Stabler: His only accomplishment was winning the 1976 Super Bowl where the Raiders mostly ran and the defense stifled Fran Tarkenton. 5. Tony Romo: He barely made the team, and after one season of play he became a full-fledged superstar without really accomplishing anything to deserve it.

posted by Marcel. 26 November 2007 - 17:02

Comments

26 November 2007 - 18:28

Mikel

Tony Romo must prove himself over the next couple years, but Brett Favre is definitely not overrated because he playing very good without great players around him!

28 November 2007 - 12:40

Pavlos

favre is da man. period.

28 November 2007 - 14:31

Alex

we all saw a lot of one-year-wonders, so Tony Romo have to show more than that.
Brett Favre is getting better each year, and now with his team getting better also, he is one of the All Tme Best!

29 November 2007 - 01:52

Dave Reynolds

Who the heck is Sal Palentonio? What has he ever done?

To have some moron commentator or whatever he is judge the skills of those who can do things that he couldnt in his dreams is laughable.

Critics, the one group that will never contribute to society. Get a job Sal.

29 November 2007 - 12:32

Pavlos

his name sounds cool though....yeah, gimme a large coke and a large sal palentonio pizza with extra cheese and onions...

17 January 2008 - 05:37

Mark

Sal aint nothin but a bench warmer. How's it feel to spend a lifetime in one career and not make it off the sideline? How many good QBs came and went as Favre continued to LEAD a team? Where's Bledsoe, Carr, Harrington, Culpepper, Hasselback, King, Batch, Warner(the once referred to Hall of Famer), So many came out of college hot, some had ok careers, but they didn't win the big one, as Favre did. They didn't win 13 games, as Favre did three times. Hundreds of QBs have started for the other 31 teams, since Favre started his games started streak. When Favre beats Brady in the bowl, Sal can eat his book during the post game.

17 January 2008 - 12:41

Pavlos

come on dude, I like favre too, but: why dont you marry him? your entry sounds like a serious proposal ; )

ps: the packers will make it to the big game, but theres no way that will be able to keep up with the dominating patriots!!!

20 January 2008 - 12:35

Alex

Mark is right, if you like it or not.
But we should add some more guys to his list.
- Rick Mirer
- Ryan Leaf
- Michael Vick
- Quincy Carter
- Tim Couch
- Danny Wuerfel
...

The list is long...
all high rated guys who didn´t survive it

21 April 2008 - 19:59

kevin

farve is among the top greatest quarterbacks
romo is young but has done well and to say he is one the most overrated all time in his second season starting is stupid
vick was horribly over rated good to see him gone