ROLLING RIVERS: Chargers QB always plays well vs. Denver Nov 21, 2009
Rivers seems to have the Broncos' number - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Rivers seems to have the Broncos' number. (USA Today -- Sports)
Praise for MJD; more Fantasy Revelations Nov 16, 2009
Bottom line: The Raiders' passing game is such a train wreck right now, we're not even sure Jim Plunkett, Daryle Lamonica, George Blanda, Kenny Stabler or Todd Marinovich (sic. could remedy this mess in the short-term. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
4 is turning the big 4-0 Oct 9, 2009
George Blanda retired from the NFL just shy of his 49th birthday. about to turn 40, isnt even thinking past tomorrow or at least thats what hes saying these days, but given his history with changing his mind, you never can be too sure. (VikingUpdate.com)
Celizic: Favre is worst flip-flopper in sports history Aug 19, 2009
George Blanda, who never tried to retire, played until he was 48. For Favre, thats just nine more unretirements away. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l George Blanda, quarterback-placekicker. l Mel Blount, cornerback. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Chargers' days with Al Davis set stage for Raiders rivalry Jul 14, 2009
" That quick-strike approach helped the Chargers to the AFL Championship Game five times between 1960 and 1965. But they walked away with only one title, a 51-10 drubbing of the Boston Patriots in 1963 when San Diego's offense paced the AFL in points scored and yards gained. Alworth and Mix agree that the defense played by teams such as the Buffalo Bills and Houston Oilers hindered their ability to win numerous titles. Alworth also feels injuries played a major factor in his team's failure to... (USA Today -- Sports)
Roger's Ramblings Jul 10, 2009
They never made the Super Bowl, but they gave me George Blanda and Billy Cannon and won the first two AFL Championships before the Super Bowl era. Even though they suffered through some disastrous seasons, including consecutive 1-13 seasons, I got to watch Earl Campbell, Dan Pastorini, and Warren Moon. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
BYRNE:A hypothetical look at Tom Brady's lost season in 2008 May 29, 2009
Touchdowns With a projected 235 TD passes through 2008, Brady would have jumped into the top 20 all time after just nine NFL seasons, one spot ahead of (232 in 15 NFL seasons) and one spot behind George Blanda (236 in 26 NFL seasons). More impressively, Brady would have been poised to climb into the top 10 in career TD passes here in 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
FRITZ NEIGHBOR: It's a Favre, Favre, Favre, Favre world May 20, 2009
He might be older than George Blanda when he gets in, but he'll be in. But I keep coming back to the NFC title game of two seasons ago, when the Packers lost to the New York Giants in overtime, and last year's Jets-Broncos game, played in a driving rain at the Meadowlands. (Missoulian, MT)
Mag: Versatility pays » Feb 22, 2009
We'll withhold the George Blanda comparisons for now. 02. (ESPN -- Football News)
Jets' Favre on retirement: 'It's time to leave' Feb 12, 2009
" FAVRE IN THE RECORD BOOKS Brett Favre's record-setting NFL career includes all-time leads in TDs, yards -- and even interceptions. Most Wins (Starting QBs) 1. Brett Favre 169 2. John Elway 148 3. Dan Marino 147 Most Consecutive Starts (QB) 1. Brett Favre 269 2. Peyton Manning 176 3. Ron Jaworski 116 Most Career Passing Yards 1. Brett Favre 65,127 2. Dan Marino 61,361 3. John Elway 51,475 Most Career TD Passes 1. Brett Favre 464 2. Dan Marino 420 3. Fran Tarkenton 342 Most Career Completions 1.... (ESPN -- Football)
