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164. Dave Krieg

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164.  Dave Krieg
Although we imagine that Dave Krieg dreamed of throwing footballs in the NFL, it had to seem a million miles away when he was the backup Quarter back at the now defunct Milton College.  Amazingly, he not only made the professional ranks, he was there for seventeen years.

For the bulk of his career, Dave Krieg was the starting Quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks.  He annually posted good numbers at the position and was a big part of what success Seattle did have.  Three times, he was named to the Pro Bowl, and he is in the top fifteen all time in many throwing categories.  A lot of his all time rankings are attributed to being good for such a long period of time, however at no point in Krieg’s career was he ever a dominant QB.  Basically, for a ten year span, Dave Krieg was basically the tenth best in the league.  Sure, he was thought of as good, but without that “great” label, it is hard to put him in the Hall despite his impressive career numbers.

Should Dave Kreig be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 57.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 19.3%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 10.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Iola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2004
  • Position: Quarterback
  • Games Played: 213
  • Notable Statistics: 3,105 Pass Completions
    5,311 Pass Attempts
    58.5 Pass Completion Percentage
    38,147 Passing Yards
    261 Touchdown Passes
    199 Interceptions
    81.5 Passer Rating
    417 Rushing Attempts
    1,261 Rushing Yards
    13 Rushing Touchdowns
    3 Receptions
    10 Receiving Yards
    138 Approximate Value

    12 Playoff Games
    144 Pass Completions
    282 Pass Attempts
    51.1 Pass Completion Percentage
    1,895 Passing Yards
    11 Touchdown Passes
    9 Interceptions
    72.3 Passer Rating
    17 Rushing Attempts
    20 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    1 Reception
    1 Receiving Yard
  • Played For: Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks
  • College: Milton
  • Drafted: Undrafted in 1980
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
    Pro Bowl Selections (3) (1984, 1988, & 1989)
    Most Yards per Pass Completion (1) (1992)
    Highest Pass Completion Percentage (1) (1991)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions (4) (1984, 1985, 1989 & 1990)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts (6) (1984, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1992 & 1995)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards (5) (1984, 1985, 1990, 1992 & 1995)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Touchdowns (6) (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 & 1989)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passer Rating (6) (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988 & 1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Game (3) (1983, 1984 & 1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Attempt (6) (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991 & 1992)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Completion (4) (1983, 1986, 1988 & 1992) 
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts per Game (3) (1983, 1984 & 1989)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions per Game (5) (1984, 1985, 1989, 1990 & 1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completion Percentage (7) (1982, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991 & 1996)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 20.  Touchdown Passes: 261
    23   Passing Yards: 38,147
    24.  Pass Attempts: 5,311
    25.  Pass Completions: 3,105
    63.  Yards per Pass Attempt: 7.2
    79.  Passer Rating: 81.5
    80.  Yards per Pass Completion: 12.3
    90.  Pass Completion Percentage: 58.5
    96.  Pass Completions per Game: 14.6

Should Dave Kreig be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 57.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 19.3%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 10.9%
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