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| Posted By | Discussion Topic: Randall Cunningham to retire from the NFL | ||||
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| Cluster F | posted on 06-26-2002 @ 2:24 PM |    | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00  | He paved the way for the present scrambling quarterbacks in the NFL like McNabb, Vick, and Garcia. As much as I hated this guy when he played for the Eagles, since he would run crazy on the Giants, he was a damn good QB, but was too inconsistant to be mentioned with names like Montana and Elway. Quarterback announces his intentions to quit NFL By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Quarterback Randall Cunningham, whose scrambling and gambling style often left opposition defenses gasping for breath and grasping at air during his prime, apparently has decided to retire from the NFL after a sometimes brilliant career. Randall Cunningham got close to the Super Bowl in 1998 with the Minnesota Vikings. An unrestricted free agent who has generated only modest interest during the offseason, Cunningham announced his intentions Tuesday night on a local Philadelphia television show. Sources close to the 16-year veteran confirmed that Cunningham, who sat out the '96 season after announcing his retirement then, will definitely step down for good now. Cunningham, 39, played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2001. He could not be reached for comment late Tuesday night. "He's done about everything he set out to do, except for winning a (Super Bowl) ring, but he's at peace with that," a source told ESPN.com. "It's been a great career. Randall knows that and he is ready to move on now. There's nothing left to prove." The multi-talented passer, who early in his career won nearly as many contests with his legs as with his arm, hopes to sign a ceremonial contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, the franchise with which he entered the NFL in 1985. It would permit Cunningham to retire as an Eagles player, which is his desire. The former Nevada-Las Vegas star played for four teams during his career: Philadelphia (1985-95), Minnesota (1997-99), Dallas (2000) and Baltimore (2001). He played in six games last season, and started two, completing 54 of 89 passes for 573 yards, with three touchdown passes and two interceptions. The Ravens won both outings. In all, Cunningham appeared in 162 games and started 135 of them. He completed 2,429 of 4,289 passes for 29,979 yards, with 207 touchdown passes, 134 interceptions and a career passer rating of 81.5. His greatest season came in 1998, when he replaced Brad Johnson as the starter with the Vikings and he led Minnesota to the NFC title game. Cunningham passed for 3,704 yards and 34 touchdowns that season. But since starting 14 games that season, Cunningham started just 11 times in the past three years. In addition to his passing statistics, Cunningham was one of the most prolific running quarterbacks in league history, rushing for 4,928 yards and 35 touchdowns.  Thanks to Austin for the pic 1. 94 Wins and NL East Title by the Mets this year 2. Hate the Braves with a passion 3. All 5 Starters have winning records this year 4. Mets win World Series 5. Win 22 out of the next 30 games (starting on June 15th) Crack Committee Members: Cluster F, Rageparty, Bloody Anus, DiamondDust, JayMohrMassage, HammerSavage, PeterDragon, and 1888RustyTrombone...the force is growing. | ||||
| Sblueman Don't blame me... it's alt.fan.don-n-mike's fault! if my encode craps out my fist option is av8er | posted on 06-27-2002 @ 2:10 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Sep. 00 | Good riddance to Cunningham. At the end of his career he was happy to settle for a backup position and was more than happy to stand on the sidelines holding a clipboard and collecting a check. He was always a player who had a huge ego and was as much a part of the problem as anyone else in Philadelphia. Special thanks to Austin for the Kick Ass Sig Pic! Opie & Anthony and Ron & Fez live, O&A replay all night! Sblueman Radio Schedule Click here to visit my Site! Questions? Comments? Death Threats? E-Mail Me MORE FEEDS ARE MORE GOODER! | ||||
King Shit *board owner* | posted on 06-27-2002 @ 6:54 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01 | quote: Actually it was guys like Staubach and Tarkenton who paved the way for him.  I believe in the Faith... that can save me. I believe in the hope and I pray... That someday it may raise me... above these badlands Over The Limit | ||||
| Cluster F | posted on 06-27-2002 @ 10:09 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: Wait, Cunningham is not Staubach or Tarkenton. Those guys could scramble, but they still threw first, and ran upfield 2nd. They had a throwing arm...something that Randall never had. He paved the way for the McNabb's in that they all stay in the pocket for 2 seconds, look at their first options, then run if they are covered. Whereas Tark and Staubach would scramble in the backfield and throw it to their 3rd of 4th receivers. Thats what i meant. Thanks to Austin for the pic 1. 94 Wins and NL East Title by the Mets this year 2. Hate the Braves with a passion 3. All 5 Starters have winning records this year 4. Mets win World Series 5. Win 22 out of the next 30 games (starting on June 15th) Crack Committee Members: Cluster F, Rageparty, Bloody Anus, DiamondDust, JayMohrMassage, HammerSavage, PeterDragon, and 1888RustyTrombone...the force is growing. | ||||
| diceisgod I ALWAYS LOSE. | posted on 06-28-2002 @ 2:38 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Dec. 01 | quote:Yes. Here's a little story I heard second hand about an episode of the Best Damn Sports Show. Some of you may have seen it. John Kruk (who is on that show) was talking about a time when he was on the Pillies and met Randell and gave him an autographed bat. Kruk then asked if he would be so kind as to sign something for him (a book or photo or something). So Randell signed it, gave it to him and then asked him for $25! Kruk disgustedly grabbed back his bat and walked off.  | ||||
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