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227. Dave Krieg

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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 Quarterback at the now-defunct Milton College.  Amazingly, he not only made the professional ranks, but he was also there for seventeen years.

For the bulk of his career, Dave Krieg was the starting Quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks.  He posted strong numbers at the position each year and was a big part of Seattle's success.  Three times, he was named to the Pro Bowl, and he is in the top fifteen all time in many throwing categories.  Many of his all-time rankings come from his longevity; however, at no point in Krieg’s career was he a dominant QB.  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! - 59.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 18.3%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 10.7%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Iola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2004
  • Position: Quarterback
  • Games Played: 213
  • Notable Statistics: 175 Games Started
    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
    9 Playoff Games Started
    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 Selection (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: 24.  Touchdown Passes: 261
    28.  Pass Attempts: 5,311
    28.  Passing Yards: 38,147
    32.  Pass Completions: 3,105
    68.  Yards per Pass Attempt: 7.2
    80.  Yards per Pass Completion: 12.3
    87.  Passer Rating: 81.5
    97.  Pass Completion Percentage: 58.5
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Dave Kreig be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 59.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 18.3%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 10.7%
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