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Originally Posted by Stewie
ever.
Len Dawson was the scourge back when he played. The joke was, "What doll walks backwards and falls over? Len Dawson!" He's become an icon only because time has been kind. Mike Livingston did everything in the '69 season when Lenny was hurt. Lenny came in and was no better than Mike. The defense won that season and the Superbowl.
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I wouldn't argue with the claim that Lenny wasn't a franchise QB.
He was, however, a very good system QB that managed the game a shit ton better than Mike Livingston.
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Originally Posted by Gonzo
I don't think he could play in today's league, no. The game is just too fast and those guys weren't exactly elusive.
However, IMHO they were way tougher back then before all the pussified "protect the bitches" rules came out.
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Actually, Dawson was pretty quick and elusive.
His mobility is the reason that Hank Stram created the moving pocket.