[boycott]

Clearly, you know little about the game at that time. Tell me why he was the first player drafted. Why was he offered the largest contract in history at that time? I am certain you knew more then too.

Okay, maybe he only won one Super Bowl? Maybe only one national championship? He was still All-American and All-Pro.

It's like say Ted Williams wasn't that good or Babe wouldn't be as good in today's game. Truth is, Joe was the best there was in his day. Most people would agree.

[rbmillerjr]

I believe Ryan Leaf was also drafted #1.

Namath didnt play that many years - he never withstodd the test of time to say he is great - like a Montana or Elway or an Otto Graham.

His career is defined by one game and panty hose commercials.

[hummingbird]

Truth is, Joe was the best there was in his day. Most people would agree.

I'm kind of a girly-girl so I don't know stats, etc. But, I can say, I don't recall ever seeing a football game on TV until Broadway Joe came on the scene...he brought a lot of us g-g's over to watching football. That's gotta' count for something!