The old one is coming back to the game

TheGambler · 11-16-2006, 10:06 AM

In 1998 he helped the Jets get to a 12-4 record and took them to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to a very solid Broncos team (actually the Jets had a 10-0 lead in that game to start).

Vinny will never be mentioned in the same breath as Montana or even Favre, but I give him props for his longevity. I don't think you can call ANYONE who's lasted 19 years in ANY sport a "bust".

Crusader · 11-16-2006, 03:33 PM

And you really can't call anyone with 45000+ yds and 260 something TDs a bust.

gandhi1007 · 11-16-2006, 08:32 PM

As for Vinny, Parcells was once quoted as saying Vinny's arm would still be NFL-caliber "at 60".

I thought he was 60.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-17-2006, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by LongTimeFan

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9803140

Testaverde signed with New England at age 43, will dress Sunday.
Enough already, he's done IMO

How done do you have to be to stand on the sidelines and hold a clipboard?

As for actually playing Vinnie can still throw the ball. He just can't move or take a hit. So you'd have to max protect.

Starter in the NFL? Not a chance.

Backup insurance? Why not?

SFIAH

saintfan · 11-17-2006, 09:10 AM

All I know is I took great pleasure in sending the link on to a co-worker friend / Patriots fan out in California.

TheGambler · 11-17-2006, 09:48 AM

Why? It's not like he's going in the starting lineup tomorrow......if anything, his experience should be an added plus from the sidelines. The Pats had 2 QBs, now they have 3. Nothing much has changed.

D_it_up · 11-18-2006, 05:39 PM

The Raiders should have thought about this one before they signed Jeff George in the preseason. Had Testeverde signed, though, it would have been his death wish with that porous offensive line.

11-16-2006, 10:06 AM	#11
TheGambler 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 610	In 1998 he helped the Jets get to a 12-4 record and took them to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to a very solid Broncos team (actually the Jets had a 10-0 lead in that game to start). Vinny will never be mentioned in the same breath as Montana or even Favre, but I give him props for his longevity. I don't think you can call ANYONE who's lasted 19 years in ANY sport a "bust".
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11-17-2006, 08:26 AM	#14
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: The old one is coming back to the game Originally Posted by LongTimeFan http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9803140 Testaverde signed with New England at age 43, will dress Sunday. Enough already, he's done IMO How done do you have to be to stand on the sidelines and hold a clipboard? As for actually playing Vinnie can still throw the ball. He just can't move or take a hit. So you'd have to max protect. Starter in the NFL? Not a chance. Backup insurance? Why not? SFIAH

11-17-2006, 09:10 AM	#15
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	RE: Re: The old one is coming back to the game All I know is I took great pleasure in sending the link on to a co-worker friend / Patriots fan out in California.

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TheGambler 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 610	Why? It's not like he's going in the starting lineup tomorrow......if anything, his experience should be an added plus from the sidelines. The Pats had 2 QBs, now they have 3. Nothing much has changed.
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11-18-2006, 05:39 PM	#17
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	RE: Re: The old one is coming back to the game The Raiders should have thought about this one before they signed Jeff George in the preseason. Had Testeverde signed, though, it would have been his death wish with that porous offensive line.

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gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	As for Vinny, Parcells was once quoted as saying Vinny's arm would still be NFL-caliber "at 60". I thought he was 60.