The dude retired almost 45 years ago and is still 11th all time in TD passes. I have a sports almanac from the mid 90s and it's insane how far ahead he was of everyone then.
Fran Tarkenton was so far ahead of his time it’s ridiculous when you think about it. Fran Tarkenton was doing things in the 70’s that are being done in today’s NFL. The next duel threat QB to come along after him was some 15 years later when Steve Young came around and even he was considered ahead of his time. Fran Tarkenton was an amazing player that needs more recognition.
But the difference is Fran scrambled for his receivers to get open, and Steve scrambled to run that’s why he got out of the game early because of too many concussions.
I started watching football in 1966 I was 11 years old. The first game I saw was with Fran and I assumed that this is what all quarterbacks did or performed. After watching other games I began to realize this wasnt true. So I kept watching week to week and realized that Fran was the exception. He really was extraordinary. I think his records still stand to this day because they played so few games back then to get such high statistics. To me he was and still is the game changer at the quarterback position.
He was my favorite qb. I loved watching him out run the defence. You never knew what was next. He may not have won a Superbowl. But he's still one of the best that ever played.
People may have mixed opinions about those old Vikings teams. But as an individual talent, Tarkenton was phenomenal. When the league put out that list of top 10 qbs of the century, Tarkenton was the only guy who got left off the list that I felt should have been on there. I'd personally put him on there ahead of Manning or Favre....he was like a one man offense...worth the price of admission by himself...
We called him Sir Francis of Tarkenton. he was so fun and amazing to watch. seeing some of these clips brings back many memories of watching him with my dad and my dad absolutely losing his mind when he scrambled and would wind up throwing a touchdown just as we thought he would be sacked. good times.
Growing up in Minnesota during the era of Fran Tarkenton, the purple people, eaters, Bill Brown, Dave Osborne, etc. we never missed a Viking game. The thing that is indelibly etched in my memory and will be as long as I live is hearing my mom react when Fran was under pressure. A very high pitched streak “get outa there!” Or “look out”. His near death escapes turned my calm understated. Mild mannered mom into it loud shrieking woman. Unless you were in our family, you wouldn’t have believed it was this person. Unforgettable. Thanks Fran!
I’m so glad you mentioned that. People need to understand that Fran was doing all that when DEFENSIVE HOLDING DIDNT EXIST YET. It just wasn’t the same league as today where having a top QB is such a huge advantage. It didn’t matter how great your qb was, you HAD to be able to run the ball and the Vikings never really had that Franco or OJ or Csonka type.
I would say he wouldn't be as special under the 1978 and later rules, because he didn't have the greatest arm, and the plays are sent in from the bench. That would have diminished the value of his intelligence, and athletic ability. Under the new rules, perhaps someone like Sonny Jurgenson would have been the greater quarterback, but he was not mobile and ended up getting hurt. Tarkenton set records because he retired with the most games played at quarterback in history.
I was born and raised in Mankato, MN. home of the Vikings training camp till just a few years ago, and lived thru the 70's knowing only one name in football: Fran Tarkenton. Training camp was always exciting, and my older brother used to come home with autographs every day. I begged him for a Tarkenton autograph till he gave me one (I was 7). #10 was and still is my favorite QB of all time.
Not respected or appreciated enough, all because he couldn't win the super bowl but this man retired with every stat a quarterback could hold, in a time when the running game was dominant in the NFL quite an accomplishment, my opinion best that ever played this position.
I agree that he doesn't get as much love as he should. To break all those records, you have to be really good and really durable; Tarkenton was obviously both those things. Fair or unfair, championships are the biggest pass/fail for quarterbacks.
I hate the way we reduce an individual’s career to team accomplishments. I get a great player shouldn’t spend most of his career having losing seasons, but there’s only so much one guy can do. What did he not do? Was he supposed to get on defense and tackle Larry Csonka and Franco Harris before they broke the record for most rushing yards in a Super Bowl in consecutive years against his defense?
My most favorite QB of all time! I endured the three Super Bowls losses as a fan, but he still is tops in my book. All the modern day QBs that know how to scramble to make things happen owe it to Fran!. :)
Great rusher as well as a great passer. I was 3 years old when he was an elite passer. Life long Vikings fan. Win one for me before I meet my maker. Skol Vikings forever
When I was confirmed in the Catholic Church many years ago, I chose the name Francis. When I was kneeling before the bishop he asked me if I chose the name after St. Francis of Assisi and I said “No, Fran Tarkenton.” The whole place laughed except my dad. On another note, Mahomes scrambles like Tarkenton.
Fran Tarkenton was so ahead of his time. He helped to originate the concept of playing quarterback is doing more than handing the ball off and throwing passes. He also was an innovator of his craft as a scrambling quarterback. He was the first ever dual-threat quarterback to change how the position was played.
one of the most beloved amazing Quarter backs to play the game. I loved to watch him play the game like no one else, Fran T was great. Rock on brother.
Announcers and sportswriters back then often mentioned that Fran Tarkenton was barely 6-0" tall while Roger Staubach was around that same height but it was never mentioned. Terry Bradshaw of the Steelers was between 6'2" and 6'3" and looked huge next to them.
Well done! FT was one of the best ever and your well-done video shows why. He saw the whole field while scrambling, and created opportunities for his receivers; he was fearless; he had great touch, timing, accuracy, and threw a catchable ball; he was masterful throwing on the run. Had to laugh when Bradshaw was chosen the QB of the seventies. You put Tarkenton on those Steeler teams and Bradshaw would have ridden the pine.
True. At LSU, Bradshaw sat behind Phil Robertson as the Tiger's QB. Robertson went on to become the CEO of Duck Commander, and the head of the Duck Dynasty TV family.
The first dual threat qb ever. I wore number 10 because of him. I will never forget seeing him play in my time. See him in person iN fla. One yr. Great man, great person great football player. To me the best quarterback to ever play the game
:20 correction: Tarkenton ended his career as THE most prolific passer of all time, leading the all-time lists for attempts, completions, yards, and touchdowns.
True story: Fran used to take 5 footballs to the beach, field, wherever he was. One was painted red; he would throw it 30 to 40 yards downfield. He would then take the other 4 balls and throw at the red ball. He wouldn't leave until he hit the red ball 3 or 4 times.
All hail Sir Francis! He also starred as a football analyst on Mon. Night Football, and host of That's Incredible on ABC. Successful businessman, too. I still enjoy him calling in to KFAN in Mpls. to talk Vikings & NFL football during the season.
He was My Favorite QB growing up... Shame He Never Won a Super Bowl after making it to 3... My Purple #10 Jersey was the Only Jersey I ever Owned & Began My Life Long Love of Purple... I Quit Watching Football after He Retired & Didn't Start Watching it Again Until Some Dude Named Brady Became the New GOAT!
He was a pleasure to watch him play with his crazy dancing around the backfield. In Super Bowl 9, the Vikings ran the ball 21 times for 17 yards against the Steel Curtain of Pittsburg, clearly s better team.
One of my favorite football players of all time! Fran was very innovative and athletic. He was on some really bad teams over the years and revolutionized the QB position with his smarts and scrambling abilities! 🙂🙂
the rule change in 1978 that disallowed contact passed 5 yards down the field and only one hit at the line of scrimmage (before then you could be touching the reciever 15 20 yards down the field hitting them onto the ground in the middle of their route on a blindside, holding etc until the ball was thrown and even then they allowed a lot of contact, also recievers used to be able to get hit multiple times until they fell down before they ever left the line of scrimmage to run their route) (now after this rule change they still allowed a lot of contact to about 10 yards down the field up until jim irsay got on to the competition committee and they started enforcing the rule circa off season of 2004, but still it was nothing like it was before 1978) My point is if you look at fran's stats he had his best year yardage wise his last season 1978 after 2 years of declining, now he threw his most interceptions that year, but still that rule change drastically changed the NFL. Fran's numbers even in a 14 game season would have been astronimcally higher if the rules had of been changed earlier in his career. I always think guys like marino elway montana that benefited from the rules change would have been great if the rules would have stayed the same but they wouldn't have the numbers they have same with the guys from today not even close. The game has changed so much people don't understand the reason we have offenses now and the offensive revolutions that have happened over the years is more to do with the rule changes and the way the game is officiated then it is some genius coach coming up with a new scheme.
Surprised none of the highlights of Fran that I have seen ever mention the fact he was more than willing to pitch the ball to any team mate even a tackle, which often resulted in a fumble, and the coaches ended up discouraging him of that. Growing up a fat kid that knew I was never going to play any position but tackle or guard, I really appreciated the fact he was willing to pitch the ball to his linemen.
@@nonymouz9334 I was going to comment the same thing. I’m a home grown Seahawks fan . Russ is the Tarkenton of today. You could say the same about Mahomes, and Jackson too. Both Russ and Fran share the never quit mentality. Both warriors and It’s tragic that Fran didn’t win a ring.
I'm 63, When I first seen Tark play in the early 70s I didn't see anything wrong with his scrambling style, it was later on, that I learned that some coaches were opposed to his style, goes to show you that some people just aren't open to change, lot of great QBs from that era but he was my favorite
There are some real bums out there with a Super Bowl ring on their hand. You don't remember them now and you'll remember them even less twenty years from now, but nobody will forget this guy or Dan Marino for a LONG, LONG TIME.
HOLY COW! Yesterday I found a couple Cowboys fans giving props to the '69 Vikings and today...a CHEESEHEAD praising Francis? I've crossed over into Bizarro World. I guess it's time to admit I've always kinda cheered for the Packers when they were the last central/north division team standing during the playoffs. Never cheered for the Bears in the playoffs, though. And if I'm being really honest, I'd probably shed a tear for the Lions if they ever made it to the Super Bowl.
Tarkenton and Staubach were the original "Dodgers" of Football. The Montana and Elway's owe their inspiration to them. Throwing on the Run as their style.....they made their own "pocket."
Gotta love his wallowing duck 1st throw to amad .., the two defenders both jumped up at the same time causing the ball deflect off there hands extending the distance to the intended person
I despise the Vikings but the early Vikings like Chuck Foreman and the Purple People eaters and Bud Grant, where great, and IMO the greatest is Fran Tarkenton.
grew up feeling the same. Staubach was #1 because when he ran he usually did so gaining ground where as Fran would scramble to find time to throw. Surprised none of the highlights of Fran that I have seen ever mention the fact he was more than willing to pitch the ball to any team mate even a tackle, which often resulted in a fumble, and the coaches ended up discouraging him of that.
The dude retired almost 45 years ago and is still 11th all time in TD passes. I have a sports almanac from the mid 90s and it's insane how far ahead he was of everyone then.
The dude retired right after his best season too
If he played today his numbers you couldn't touch them.
My hero too
Thank you for this excellent vid. SKOL
I saw too many of Tarks games and he was the best QB of my youth. And that includes Bradshaw,Staubach and the rest.
F.A.T.
Fran Tarkenton was so far ahead of his time it’s ridiculous when you think about it. Fran Tarkenton was doing things in the 70’s that are being done in today’s NFL. The next duel threat QB to come along after him was some 15 years later when Steve Young came around and even he was considered ahead of his time. Fran Tarkenton was an amazing player that needs more recognition.
But the difference is Fran scrambled for his receivers to get open, and Steve scrambled to run that’s why he got out of the game early because of too many concussions.
Your forgetting one other qb
@@meyou-dv8ns
Randall?
He was basically the Pete Maravich of the NFL
What about Roger Staubach? Joe Montana? Randall Cunningham?
I started watching football in 1966 I was 11 years old. The first game I saw was with Fran and I assumed that this is what all quarterbacks did or performed. After watching other games I began to realize this wasnt true. So I kept watching week to week and realized that Fran was the exception. He really was extraordinary. I think his records still stand to this day because they played so few games back then to get such high statistics. To me he was and still is the game changer at the quarterback position.
Dude was a beast.
1975 Minnesota
viking my favorite team
He was my favorite qb. I loved watching him out run the defence. You never knew what was next. He may not have won a Superbowl. But he's still one of the best that ever played.
He lost 3 SB's. But all three of those teams were LOADED. (Miami, Pittsburgh, Oakland).
He led the league in being sacked at least twice.
People may have mixed opinions about those old Vikings teams. But as an individual talent, Tarkenton was phenomenal. When the league put out that list of top 10 qbs of the century, Tarkenton was the only guy who got left off the list that I felt should have been on there. I'd personally put him on there ahead of Manning or Favre....he was like a one man offense...worth the price of admission by himself...
I agree.@@tgriffin3059
The essence of the scrambler. Changed the game and the world of football. "All fact".
We called him Sir Francis of Tarkenton. he was so fun and amazing to watch. seeing some of these clips brings back many memories of watching him with my dad and my dad absolutely losing his mind when he scrambled and would wind up throwing a touchdown just as we thought he would be sacked. good times.
My dad absolutely loved Fran Tarkenton, and I have great memories of watching with him. This takes me back.
He drove me nuts. Now I have the greatest respect for him. Get him. Get him! We would yell, and they rarely, rarely ever did.
Same
Growing up in Minnesota during the era of Fran Tarkenton, the purple people, eaters, Bill Brown, Dave Osborne, etc. we never missed a Viking game. The thing that is indelibly etched in my memory and will be as long as I live is hearing my mom react when Fran was under pressure. A very high pitched streak “get outa there!” Or “look out”. His near death escapes turned my calm understated. Mild mannered mom into it loud shrieking woman. Unless you were in our family, you wouldn’t have believed it was this person. Unforgettable.
Thanks Fran!
Fran was the greatest. He put those numbers up with the old rules except '78. He probably would have put the numbers out of reach using today's rules
I’m so glad you mentioned that. People need to understand that Fran was doing all that when DEFENSIVE HOLDING DIDNT EXIST YET. It just wasn’t the same league as today where having a top QB is such a huge advantage. It didn’t matter how great your qb was, you HAD to be able to run the ball and the Vikings never really had that Franco or OJ or Csonka type.
I would say he wouldn't be as special under the 1978 and later rules, because he didn't have the greatest arm, and the plays are sent in from the bench. That would have diminished the value of his intelligence, and athletic ability. Under the new rules, perhaps someone like Sonny Jurgenson would have been the greater quarterback, but he was not mobile and ended up getting hurt. Tarkenton set records because he retired with the most games played at quarterback in history.
I loved watching that guy. And those teams. It was a great time to be a Vikings fan.
If you get this Fran , I always your #1 fan . I would rank you #1 of all time QB , Thanks for the Memories
Man, that guy was so amazing! Overall, the best of the best. 👍
I was born and raised in Mankato, MN. home of the Vikings training camp till just a few years ago, and lived thru the 70's knowing only one name in football: Fran Tarkenton. Training camp was always exciting, and my older brother used to come home with autographs every day. I begged him for a Tarkenton autograph till he gave me one (I was 7). #10 was and still is my favorite QB of all time.
Watched Tarkenton as a kid, he was the most fun to watch.
As a Rams fan I hated him. He and Stallback I have yet to forgive. That is the greatest honor I can give him.
He was so much fun to watch.
❤️ Fran tarkenton;; legendary NFL quarterback:; NFL football 🏈 hall of fame
If only we could get another guy like him
Not respected or appreciated enough, all because he couldn't win the super bowl but this man retired with every stat a quarterback could hold, in a time when the running game was dominant in the NFL quite an accomplishment, my opinion best that ever played this position.
I agree that he doesn't get as much love as he should. To break all those records, you have to be really good and really durable; Tarkenton was obviously both those things. Fair or unfair, championships are the biggest pass/fail for quarterbacks.
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I hate the way we reduce an individual’s career to team accomplishments. I get a great player shouldn’t spend most of his career having losing seasons, but there’s only so much one guy can do. What did he not do? Was he supposed to get on defense and tackle Larry Csonka and Franco Harris before they broke the record for most rushing yards in a Super Bowl in consecutive years against his defense?
My most favorite QB of all time! I endured the three Super Bowls losses as a fan, but he still is tops in my book. All the modern day QBs that know how to scramble to make things happen owe it to Fran!. :)
Fran Tarkenton has always been and will always be, my favorite Quarterback of all-time.
Mine too
Great rusher as well as a great passer. I was 3 years old when he was an elite passer. Life long Vikings fan. Win one for me before I meet my maker. Skol Vikings forever
SKOL! Hopefully this year
Tarkenton was talented!
When I was confirmed in the Catholic Church many years ago, I chose the name Francis. When I was kneeling before the bishop he asked me if I chose the name after St. Francis of Assisi and I said “No, Fran Tarkenton.” The whole place laughed except my dad. On another note, Mahomes scrambles like Tarkenton.
But for quite a long time he was the
Chairman or President of the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
he was patrick mahomes before patrick mahomes. an underrated quarterback for sure
Legit
Fran Tarkenton was so ahead of his time. He helped to originate the concept of playing quarterback is doing more than handing the ball off and throwing passes. He also was an innovator of his craft as a scrambling quarterback. He was the first ever dual-threat quarterback to change how the position was played.
He was a great quarterback. Makes me feel good that I'm tied with him for number of Super Bowl rings.
Damn what a beautiful throw at 1:53
Miss watching him on TV.
one of the most beloved amazing Quarter backs to play the game. I loved to watch
him play the game like no one else, Fran T was great. Rock on brother.
Can you imagine him the league now.! He was way before everyone else.
The defense is 10 times better now
@Bsfnelz20. Do you mean Ten Times Worser the defenses now are just.Bums and they don't know how football works
Announcers and sportswriters back then often mentioned that Fran Tarkenton was barely 6-0" tall while Roger Staubach was around that same height but it was never mentioned. Terry Bradshaw of the Steelers was between 6'2" and 6'3" and looked huge next to them.
So much fun to watch. What a great competitor.
Well done! FT was one of the best ever and your well-done video shows why. He saw the whole field while scrambling, and created opportunities for his receivers; he was fearless; he had great touch, timing, accuracy, and threw a catchable ball; he was masterful throwing on the run. Had to laugh when Bradshaw was chosen the QB of the seventies. You put Tarkenton on those Steeler teams and Bradshaw would have ridden the pine.
True. At LSU, Bradshaw sat behind Phil Robertson as the Tiger's QB. Robertson went on to become the CEO of Duck Commander, and the head of the Duck Dynasty TV family.
The first dual threat qb ever. I wore number 10 because of him. I will never forget seeing him play in my time. See him in person iN fla. One yr. Great man, great person great football player. To me the best quarterback to ever play the game
Fran "the man" Tarkenton. One of the best QB in pro football ever and one of my viking idol in my childhood.
:20 correction: Tarkenton ended his career as THE most prolific passer of all time, leading the all-time lists for attempts, completions, yards, and touchdowns.
True story: Fran used to take 5 footballs to the beach, field, wherever he was. One was painted red; he would throw it 30 to 40 yards downfield. He would then take the other 4 balls and throw at the red ball. He wouldn't leave until he hit the red ball 3 or 4 times.
Where'd you hear that?
@@Yeomannn I read it in a Sports Illustrated magazine in 1977.
Enjoyed watching him work!
Athletic strong arm high iq. A gem in NFL History
He Once Said He Scrambled For Self Preservation. ...
Improvised and Managed to Change The Positions Way Of Play. Total Genius!
All hail Sir Francis! He also starred as a football analyst on Mon. Night Football, and host of That's Incredible on ABC. Successful businessman, too.
I still enjoy him calling in to KFAN in Mpls. to talk Vikings & NFL football during the season.
This is an amazing and extremely generous video to post. Fran made so little money …
Fran Tarkenton was everything that was expected of Johnny Manziel. 💣💥
You can say that a lot really we expected Johnny Manziel to be something like Patrick Mahomes by now
GOAT !!
loved Sir Francis
I sure miss these NFL games and players.
Bro would be great in any era
Fran the man!
My idol. Sir francis
I still find it crazy where they placed the goal post. That seems so damn dangerous.
And I had the opportunity to see him play, as well as Jim Brown!
He was My Favorite QB growing up... Shame He Never Won a Super Bowl after making it to 3...
My Purple #10 Jersey was the Only Jersey I ever Owned & Began My Life Long Love of Purple...
I Quit Watching Football after He Retired & Didn't Start Watching it Again Until Some Dude Named Brady Became the New GOAT!
He was a pleasure to watch him play with his crazy dancing around the backfield. In Super Bowl 9, the Vikings ran the ball 21 times for 17 yards against the Steel Curtain of Pittsburg, clearly s better team.
Faith, heart &steel in the end there can be only one!
He was THE Best . Period !
Best ever
Someone needed to show this guy's film to Johnny Manziel..........
I think Johnny Football was too busy partying to watch it.
This is just so cursed, it’s like seeing Mahomes or Murray play like 60 years ago 😭
Especially Murray,. And Russ.
One of my favorite football players of all time! Fran was very innovative and athletic. He was on some really bad teams over the years and revolutionized the QB position with his smarts and scrambling abilities! 🙂🙂
He definitely propped up those expansion Viking teams and the Giants who weren't good just before he joined them too.
Some golden days of football
7:53 Jesus Christ he was athletic and agile AF for a white 1970s QB
Here because Carroll said Purdy looked like Fran
One of the all-time greats. Unfortunately, he went up against three of the greatest dynasties Miami, Pittsburgh and Oakland who have 11 SB victories.
He did with only 14 game seasons
Thing that gets me is his footwork; Bill Walsh talked about Montana's footwork, Fran always threw from a good base and on balance.
the rule change in 1978 that disallowed contact passed 5 yards down the field and only one hit at the line of scrimmage (before then you could be touching the reciever 15 20 yards down the field hitting them onto the ground in the middle of their route on a blindside, holding etc until the ball was thrown and even then they allowed a lot of contact, also recievers used to be able to get hit multiple times until they fell down before they ever left the line of scrimmage to run their route) (now after this rule change they still allowed a lot of contact to about 10 yards down the field up until jim irsay got on to the competition committee and they started enforcing the rule circa off season of 2004, but still it was nothing like it was before 1978)
My point is if you look at fran's stats he had his best year yardage wise his last season 1978 after 2 years of declining, now he threw his most interceptions that year, but still that rule change drastically changed the NFL. Fran's numbers even in a 14 game season would have been astronimcally higher if the rules had of been changed earlier in his career.
I always think guys like marino elway montana that benefited from the rules change would have been great if the rules would have stayed the same but they wouldn't have the numbers they have same with the guys from today not even close. The game has changed so much people don't understand the reason we have offenses now and the offensive revolutions that have happened over the years is more to do with the rule changes and the way the game is officiated then it is some genius coach coming up with a new scheme.
Surprised none of the highlights of Fran that I have seen ever mention the fact he was more than willing to pitch the ball to any team mate even a tackle, which often resulted in a fumble, and the coaches ended up discouraging him of that. Growing up a fat kid that knew I was never going to play any position but tackle or guard, I really appreciated the fact he was willing to pitch the ball to his linemen.
Fran and Roger from the Cowboys were the best and most exciting to watch back in the 70s ☝️☝️🏈🏈
Fran Tarkenton is Russell Wilson of the 60s and 70s
Was looking for this comment. I think the same thing. Or Russell is the Fran of today.
Yeah either or works.
Facts 100%
Russell Wilson the Fran Tarkenton of the 2010s and 2020s
@@nonymouz9334 I was going to comment the same thing. I’m a home grown Seahawks fan . Russ is the Tarkenton of today. You could say the same about Mahomes, and Jackson too.
Both Russ and Fran share the never quit mentality. Both warriors and It’s tragic that Fran didn’t win a ring.
Fran tarkenton is uncomparablle; Fran tarkenton the original running quarterback
I'm 63, When I first seen Tark play in the early 70s I didn't see anything wrong with his scrambling style, it was later on, that I learned that some coaches were opposed to his style, goes to show you that some people just aren't open to change, lot of great QBs from that era but he was my favorite
As a HUGE Packer fan, I hated Tarkenton!! He was really awesome
Dudes literally the Original Pat Mahomes
More like Mahomes is the modern Tarkenton.
@@chuckyufarley2999 Exactly.
With the rules during that time, there was very little reason for the opposition not to try and take Fran out of the game.
If only defenders could catch up to him....
one of the old kings
Loved watching him. Hated he always beat the LA Rams. Nice tribute to him. Don’t forget Joe Kapp!
There are some real bums out there with a Super Bowl ring on their hand. You don't remember them now and you'll remember them even less twenty years from now, but nobody will forget this guy or Dan Marino for a LONG, LONG TIME.
One of the best of all time. Sad he never won a SB but overall, a great QB.
..Insane ability.
I was a big fan of his in the 70s. He sure doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Great, great QB. Lifted all the players around him.
I've always been a Packer fan, OK
TO SACK FRAN was a Big Deal.
When Fran retired, I knew that We would never see another one like Him
HOLY COW! Yesterday I found a couple Cowboys fans giving props to the '69 Vikings and today...a CHEESEHEAD praising Francis? I've crossed over into Bizarro World. I guess it's time to admit I've always kinda cheered for the Packers when they were the last central/north division team standing during the playoffs. Never cheered for the Bears in the playoffs, though. And if I'm being really honest, I'd probably shed a tear for the Lions if they ever made it to the Super Bowl.
One of the leagues top 10 QBs of all-time, truly tragic Vikings never won the big one.
He changed the game.
He was in great shape.
Tarkenton and Staubach were the original "Dodgers" of Football. The Montana and Elway's owe their inspiration to them. Throwing on the Run as their style.....they made their own "pocket."
"Fran Tarkington was probably the first name i learned in football"
Had 50 years to pronounce his name correctly
Yes! I cringed every time I heard her say it
One of the best QBs to never win a Super Bowl
Gotta love his wallowing duck 1st throw to amad .., the two defenders both jumped up at the same time causing the ball deflect off there hands extending the distance to the intended person
The Vikings are only 4 games away from being among the elite teams in the NFL mostly because of Fran Tarkenton!
I despise the Vikings but the early Vikings like Chuck Foreman and the Purple People eaters and Bud Grant, where great, and IMO the greatest is Fran Tarkenton.
Dude,looked awesome. Reminds me of Patrick Mahomes.
3:26 I hate how my first thought when that song came on was “Who’s getting their cheeks clapped?” 😂
That's... HE's Incredible ;)
I had to check this guy out. I heard Kyler player like him so I wanted to see if it was true.
Yeah they're pretty similar I'd say in terms of play style. Could also say the same about Russell Wilson and Roger Staubach.
When it comes to scrambling NFL quarterbacks, Fran Tarkenton was the Lamar Jackson before Lamar Jackson was even born.
Came here cuz of the Mahomes comment
#1 Roger Staubach
#2 Fran Tarkenton
#3 Ken Stabler
My top three 70s Quarterbacks
grew up feeling the same. Staubach was #1 because when he ran he usually did so gaining ground where as Fran would scramble to find time to throw. Surprised none of the highlights of Fran that I have seen ever mention the fact he was more than willing to pitch the ball to any team mate even a tackle, which often resulted in a fumble, and the coaches ended up discouraging him of that.
What a catch at 2:08