Imagine if the Steelers had tried to get Montana and got him Montana most likely would’ve gotten to the Super Bowl in 1994 vs the 49ers instead of the Chargers beating the Steelers that year
1993 was a crazy offseason for QB switching teams. Bobby Hebert [NO to Atl], Wade Wilson[ATl to NO], Jim McMahon[Phi to Min], Bubby Brister[Pit to Phi], Boomer Esiason[CIn to NYJ], Rich Gannon[Min to Wsh], Steve Beurlein[Dall to Arz] Vinny Testaverde[TB to Cle], Ken O'Brien[NYJ to GB], Jeff Hostler[NYG to LARaid}, Jay Schroeder[ LARaid to CIN], Mike Tomczak[CLE to Pit], Don Majkowski [ GB to IND]
Coming from a lifelong 49ers fan, I love that opinion. I have to admit though, Brady pasted him on the greatest ever list. I don't love that fact, but it's true.
I'm 47 and a lifelong 49ers fan, so of course I remember this like yesterday. When we list the greatest players ever from any team sport, it's tricky. To me, when gauging a team player's talent, it's much more nuanced than pure numbers. No matter how much I try to explain, this isn't going to be a popular opinion, so I'll put it like this. If I could pick Montana in his prime or Young in his prime, I'd go with Young. He was just as accurate, more so going deep and was fire when scrambling. I'd still put Montana above Young on a greatest ever list, because accomplishments have to mean something. I hope all that made sense.
and Joe beat Young in head to head, of course we know it is a team game, but Joe was a winner and a great leader. Tough resilience that the QBs today wouldn't or do have.
@@melbro62 I don't know about that "players these days" thing. Everyone sees things from their own perspective. I have no reason to think that current players like Russel Wilson, Matthew Stafford, Matt Ryan, and others aren't good leaders. Players have gotten bigger, stronger, and faster, that's a fact. Some folks like to say they were tougher, better leaders and ect back in the day, but you can't measure or quantify that stuff, so it's a judgment call.
@@guybroyles48 You have good points there but I can tell you the rules for the modern QBs where you can barely hit them without a penalty . I played QB back in the 60's and they would knock the Sh.... out of us and if they could would drive you into the ground. Joe Montana was as tough as anyone ever. He has had several surgeries and is still having surgeries from his playing days. And speaking of bigger, stronger, faster, Drew Brees barely hit 6-0 and others also like that. The trend was for a long time (straight pocket passers) to be at least 6-2 or more is changing. Kyler Murray barely 5-10.
49ers should of traded young . they could of gotten a lot more him because of age and montana history of injuries. montana still had 3 good years left they would of won at least 2 more super bowls with joe
Young said he would quit if he wasn't starting quarterback. Montana proved he was better than young his whole career. I would have kept Montana and bono and young could be backup or retire
I remember in the Spring of '88 the guys at work saying that it was time for Joe to be replaced by Young, and I know it sounds unbelievable now, but I didn't hear anyone sticking up for Joe... I turned to my coworker who was a season ticket holder, and who I am stiil very good friends with, and said; that if I had season tickets and Montana wasn't going to be the starting QB and possibly traded I would sell my tickets. Then look what Montana did the next two years!
I really wish he would’ve gone to the Cardinals. I can’t blame him though KC was a much better team. It was soo good to see him come back and play with some magic left.
I didn't know that steve young wanted the starting job or he would retire. I thought that the 49ers would have been better to keep Montana and bono and trade young
I believe this trade created a curse. The Niners will never win the Superbowl against KC. The Curse Of Joe Montana. Ask people from Boston what living through "The Curse Of The Great Bambino" felt like.
Joe Montana's original number for football teams growing up was #19. I don't know how he got #3 on Notre Dame nor how he got #16 on the 49ers but I do know he chose #19 for the Chiefs because it was his number growing up.
Niners fan, and this is all lies. 94 the salary cap came in and the nfl would no longer allowed the same team to have joe and Steve on the same team! Ask yourself, how many teams have two hall of fame qbs on the same roster. Farve and Rodgers are the only ones I've seen since.
@@MelvinZoopers Minneapolis is a city like all other teams beside the Cardinals so I’m asking why Arizona has a state named nfl team while every other team is mentioned by city name like Minneapolis
The Phoenix Cardinals changed their name to Arizona Cardinals after the 1993 season (one year after the Montana trade rumors/offers). Teams have done that to appeal to a larger geographical area - the New England Patriots, for example, began as the "Boston Patriots".
@@MelvinZoopers To be honest, this is the 1st Super Bowl regardless who wins, I’m going to be Happy either way! I love both the Chiefs AFC and Bucs NFC. This is my dream come true Super Bowl.
@@boogitybear2283 I am having a tough time picking a favorite here as well but I think I am leaning Bucs. Can't believe Brady switching Teams & Leauges & still getting to the Super Bowl. It says a lot about Belichick.
Born and raised in KC. I remember this like it was yesterday. Joe Montana is the reason I'm a die hard chiefs fan
I remember thinking how strange it was to see Joe in that new uniform.
@@MelvinZoopers it wasn’t strange; it was a better site to see!😂
@@boogitybear2283 no it wasn’t Joe won four wearing gold and red
Imagine if the Steelers had tried to get Montana and got him Montana most likely would’ve gotten to the Super Bowl in 1994 vs the 49ers instead of the Chargers beating the Steelers that year
Joe didn’t deserve to be treated that way. Young was the reason I stopped being a 49ers fan. 😢
Fowler has aged like a boss.
I was 9 years old when this happened this was a big deal Joe Montana will always be the GOAT
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I was 8 I remember this too
1993 was a crazy offseason for QB switching teams. Bobby Hebert [NO to Atl], Wade Wilson[ATl to NO], Jim McMahon[Phi to Min], Bubby Brister[Pit to Phi], Boomer Esiason[CIn to NYJ], Rich Gannon[Min to Wsh], Steve Beurlein[Dall to Arz] Vinny Testaverde[TB to Cle], Ken O'Brien[NYJ to GB], Jeff Hostler[NYG to LARaid}, Jay Schroeder[ LARaid to CIN], Mike Tomczak[CLE to Pit], Don Majkowski [ GB to IND]
Wow!
The YA Tittle and Jim Plunkett comps were spot on.
Thank you so much for this upload, it’s like time travel 🧳
Imagine trading away the GOAT only to have Steve Young step up and start. The most ridiculous QB situation in history
Favre to Rodgers was close but not by much
6 sbs dummy. Did you graduate school? Or GED? Bc you sound uninformed. TB12 all da way abby.
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He's talking about when the NFL was REAL...not today's flag football league.
@@thegoat164 not a brady fan but tom came into the NFL literally during the time where it was still physical as fuck, even suffered some big hits too
agree
Montana is the greatest legend ever.
Coming from a lifelong 49ers fan, I love that opinion. I have to admit though, Brady pasted him on the greatest ever list. I don't love that fact, but it's true.
I agree Smokey.
@@guybroyles48 Montana played in a tougher era.
I'm 47 and a lifelong 49ers fan, so of course I remember this like yesterday. When we list the greatest players ever from any team sport, it's tricky. To me, when gauging a team player's talent, it's much more nuanced than pure numbers. No matter how much I try to explain, this isn't going to be a popular opinion, so I'll put it like this. If I could pick Montana in his prime or Young in his prime, I'd go with Young. He was just as accurate, more so going deep and was fire when scrambling. I'd still put Montana above Young on a greatest ever list, because accomplishments have to mean something. I hope all that made sense.
and Joe beat Young in head to head, of course we know it is a team game, but Joe was a winner and a great leader. Tough resilience that the QBs today wouldn't or do have.
@@melbro62 I don't know about that "players these days" thing. Everyone sees things from their own perspective. I have no reason to think that current players like Russel Wilson, Matthew Stafford, Matt Ryan, and others aren't good leaders. Players have gotten bigger, stronger, and faster, that's a fact. Some folks like to say they were tougher, better leaders and ect back in the day, but you can't measure or quantify that stuff, so it's a judgment call.
@@guybroyles48 You have good points there but I can tell you the rules for the modern QBs where you can barely hit them without a penalty . I played QB back in the 60's and they would knock the Sh.... out of us and if they could would drive you into the ground. Joe Montana was as tough as anyone ever. He has had several surgeries and is still having surgeries from his playing days. And speaking of bigger, stronger, faster, Drew Brees barely hit 6-0 and others also like that. The trend was for a long time (straight pocket passers) to be at least 6-2 or more is changing. Kyler Murray barely 5-10.
before oj simpson murdered his wife, if only they knew. 3:30
OH BUT WE KNOW THE OUTCOME
Joe came to Kansas city and proved he was still a top ranked QB.
I love that time here in kc.
49ers should of traded young . they could of gotten a lot more him because of age and montana history of injuries. montana still had 3 good years left they would of won at least 2 more super bowls with joe
they won SB 29 with young
Young said he would quit if he wasn't starting quarterback. Montana proved he was better than young his whole career. I would have kept Montana and bono and young could be backup or retire
The great Derrick Thomas gone way to soon RIP
I remember in the Spring of '88 the guys at work saying that it was time for Joe to be replaced by Young, and I know it sounds unbelievable now, but I didn't hear anyone sticking up for Joe...
I turned to my coworker who was a season ticket holder, and who I am stiil very good friends with, and said; that if I had season tickets and Montana wasn't going to be the starting QB and possibly traded I would sell my tickets.
Then look what Montana did the next two years!
❤ Seifert
I really wish he would’ve gone to the Cardinals. I can’t blame him though KC was a much better team. It was soo good to see him come back and play with some magic left.
I didn't know that steve young wanted the starting job or he would retire. I thought that the 49ers would have been better to keep Montana and bono and trade young
they tried sending him to Detroit?
I believe this trade created a curse. The Niners will never win the Superbowl against KC. The Curse Of Joe Montana. Ask people from Boston what living through "The Curse Of The Great Bambino" felt like.
Too bad he ran into the buffalo bills. It would have been painful watching Joe lose a super bowl anyways.
Proof: The two QB system.....is a bad idea....
Maybe Kansas City should have brought back the no. 16 jersey for Joe Montana?
#16 was retired and Montana denied having the Chiefs giving him the number so he picked #19
Len Dawson wore 16 and his number was retired. I personally liked Joe wearing 19!
Joe Montana's original number for football teams growing up was #19. I don't know how he got #3 on Notre Dame nor how he got #16 on the 49ers but I do know he chose #19 for the Chiefs because it was his number growing up.
Niners fan, and this is all lies. 94 the salary cap came in and the nfl would no longer allowed the same team to have joe and Steve on the same team! Ask yourself, how many teams have two hall of fame qbs on the same roster. Farve and Rodgers are the only ones I've seen since.
Why do they call the Cardinals “Arizona” and not “Phoenix Cardinals” like all other teams that go by the city they play for and not the entire state?
Like the Minneapolis Vikings?
@@MelvinZoopers Minneapolis is a city like all other teams beside the Cardinals so I’m asking why Arizona has a state named nfl team while every other team is mentioned by city name like Minneapolis
The Vikings are the "Minnesota Vikings". They play in Minneapolis but name themselves after the state.
The Phoenix Cardinals changed their name to Arizona Cardinals after the 1993 season (one year after the Montana trade rumors/offers). Teams have done that to appeal to a larger geographical area - the New England Patriots, for example, began as the "Boston Patriots".
I hated 49er Joe like I hated Patriot Tom. I love Chief Joe like I love Buccaneer Brady! Super Bowl 55 will be very interesting!
Agreed!
@@MelvinZoopers To be honest, this is the 1st Super Bowl regardless who wins, I’m going to be Happy either way! I love both the Chiefs AFC and Bucs NFC. This is my dream come true Super Bowl.
@@boogitybear2283 I am having a tough time picking a favorite here as well but I think I am leaning Bucs. Can't believe Brady switching Teams & Leauges & still getting to the Super Bowl. It says a lot about Belichick.
@@MelvinZoopers I’m rooting more for the Bucs but if the Chiefs win, I won’t get all p.o.
I'm with ya.