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145. Drew Bledsoe

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145.  Drew Bledsoe
Did we make a mistake not ranking Drew Bledsoe in his first year of eligibility? Statistically speaking we may have as his career statistics are more impressive than other Quarterbacks ranked higher than him. However other intangibles come into play which just makes it so hard for us to determine the perfect place for him on this list.

Sure he has solid career totals and impressive statistical seasons but what can never be forgotten is that once he got injured, Tom Brady stepped in and took the Patriots over the final hurdle that Bledsoe never could do; and that there lies the problem. In his first year of eligibility, Bledsoe was not a semi-finalist which shows that many view him the same way we do…a very good QB who also was a bit of a stat accumulator at the end yet has a bit of a Wally Pipp quality to him. Drew Bledsoe was very good, but a lot of things would have to go right for him to be considered a serious threat for Canton, for that elusive Super Bowl (which he does have but on the injured list) means more on a Quarterback’s Hall of Fame resume than any other position.

Should Drew Bledsoe be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 13.2%
No opinion. - 0.2%
No way! - 8.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Ellensburg, Washington, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2011
  • Position: Quarterback
  • Games Played: 194
  • Notable Statistics: 3,839 Pass Completions
    6,717 Pass Attempts
    57.2 Pass Completion Percentage
    44,611 Passing Yards
    251 Touchdown Passes
    206 Interceptions
    77.1 Passer Rating
    385 Rushing Attempts
    764 Rushing Yards
    10 Rushing Touchdowns
    1 Reception
    -9 Receiving Yards
    139 Approximate Value

    7 Playoff Games
    129 Pass Completions
    252 Pass Attempts
    51.2 Pass Completion Percentage
    1,335 Passing Yards
    6 Touchdown Passes
    12 Interceptions
    54.9 Passer Rating
    13 Rushing Attempts
    7 Rushing Yards
  • Played For: Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots
  • College: Washington State
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 1st Overall in 1993
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (New England Patriots, Super Bowl XXXVI)
    Pro Bowl Selections (4) (1994, 1996, 1997 & 2002)
    Most Pass Completions (2) (1994 & 1996)
    Most Pass Attempts (3) (1994, 1995 & 1996)
    Most Passing Yards (1) (1994)
    Most Passing Yards per Game (1) (1994)
    Most Pass Attempts per Game (3) (1994, 1995 & 1996)
    Most Pass Completions per Game (2) (1994 & 1996)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions (9) (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts (9) (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards (7) (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Touchdowns (7) (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passer Rating (3) (1996, 1997 & 2002)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Game (6) (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2002)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Attempt (5) (1997, 1998, 1999, 2002 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Completion (4) (1998, 1999, 2002 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts per Game (9) (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2002)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions per Game (8) (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2002)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completion Percentage (2) (1996 & 1997)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 14.   Pass Attempts: 6,717
    15.   Pass Attempts per Game: 34.6
    16.   Pass Completions: 3,839
    17.   Passing Yards: 44,611
    24.   Passing Touchdowns: 251
    32.   Pass Completions per Game: 19.8
    35.   Passing Yards per Game: 230
    100.   Approximate Value: 139

Should Drew Bledsoe be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 13.2%
No opinion. - 0.2%
No way! - 8.8%
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