44. Craig Morton
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After playing in the NFL for 12 seasons (with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants) Craig Morton signed with the Denver Broncos at age 34 and would go on the best run of his career. Winning the PFWA Comeback Player of the Year in his first year as a Bronco (1977) and took the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance. Morton never reached the Super Bowl again but would finish third in Pass Completion Percentage twice (1980 & 1981) and had his only 3,000 Yard Passing season in 1981 as a Bronco. Overall, he would throw for 79 TDs and 11,895 Yards.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Quarterback
- Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent before the 1977 Season.
- Departed: Retired after the 1982 Season.
- Games Played: 72
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Notable Statistics:
64 Games Started
907 Pass Completions
1,594 Pass Attempts
56.9 Pass Completion Percentage
11,895 Passing Yards
74 Touchdown Passes
65 Interceptions
79.1 Passer Rating
100 Rushing Attempts
256 Rushing Yards
6 Rushing Touchdowns
45 Approximate Value
5 Playoff Games
42 Pass Completions
90 Pass Attempts
46.7 Pass Completion Percentage
605 Passing Yards
5 Touchdown Passes
6 Interceptions
59.7 Passer Rating
9 Rushing Attempts
-7 Rushing Yards - Major Accolades and Awards: Most Yards per Pass Attempt (1981)
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