Thursday, January 29, 2009

Superbowl Sunday

I'm rooting for the Cardinals. I decided to go with them early this year because the Rams stank and I like Kurt Warner.

Here is a nice article from Jason Whitlock arguing that Kurt belongs in the Hall of Fame, whether or not his team wins this Sunday.

Warner is a winner because he has the intangible that matters the most when it comes to quarterback play. He's fearless in the pocket. He'll take a hit to deliver the football. He'll hold the ball and give his receivers time to get open. He's accurate under duress.

I've made this point before but it's worth repeating. A quarterback's toughness permeates the entire football team. When the 200-pound, pretty-boy QB is willing to approach the game with a linebacker's toughness, it puts pressure on the rest of the roster. Guys don't mistake aches and pains for injuries.

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