Quote:Pedestrian numbers in today's game would be all-pro numbers back in 2000. It use to be impressive to throw for 4,000 yards. Now, guys like Matt Schaub and Josh Freeman are throwing for 4,000 yards. This is because it is much easier to pass now than it was back 10-15 years ago. Stats confirm that.

 

In 2001, Manning and Warner were the only 2 QBs to throw for 4,000+ yards.

Heck, in 2002, the NFL Passing TD leader (Tom Brady) threw 28 TD passes. 28.

 

 

I've really never heard anyone try to claim that passing now is equally as difficult as it was 10-15 years ago, so I'm finding it hard to believe you are being serious.

 

And this is my main gripe with the Andrew Luck crew. They will say ANYTHING to make it sound like Luck is the best.

 

I never disputed he wasn't a good player and I agree with whoever said that when the older guys retire he will be top 3 in the league.

 

Now what remains to be seen is, will there be in say... 3 years, more QBs that come in and jump him? or will him being there make him the upper echelon of the NFL QBs? Either choice is obviously possible.

 

My personal opinion is if Andrew Luck is in the top 3 of the NFL QBs in 3 years, then the quality of QB play in the NFL is really down from where it has been recently.

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