Joe Montana Article Archive

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    • Between December 5, 2008 and December 5, 2009

  1. Joe Montana vs. Steve Young: A PSA for Peyton Manning Homers

    If you've been with Bleacher Report for a month, you're well aware of how damn tiresome the debate over Tom Brady and Peyton Manning has become...

    Andrew Nuschler Written by Andrew Nuschler about 8 months ago 937 reads 196 comments

  2. It Was My Fault: Why the 49ers Lost Against the Texans

    Now, you might wonder why I would have a picture of Joe Montana for an article about the San Francisco 49ers game against the Houston Texans. You might also wonder why I blame myself for the loss when I was San Francisco at the time...

    George Duryea Written by George Duryea about about 1 month ago 1,076 reads 6 comments

  3. Why Jerry Rice Is NOT the Greatest Wide Receiver in NFL History

    There are some things in sports that one just accepts without hesitation. The New York Yankees are the greatest franchise in professional sports history. Michael Jordan is the greatest clutch player in basketball history...

    Bryn Swartz Written by Bryn Swartz about 8 months ago 3,523 reads 381 comments

  4. The 10 Greatest Quarterback Seasons in NFL History

    I have always had a fascination with the quarterback position. Maybe it's because the position is the single most important position in all of professional sports...

    Bryn Swartz Written by Bryn Swartz about 8 months ago 6,713 reads 261 comments

  5. Drew Brees is poised to become better than Peyton Manning and Tom Brady

    Drew Brees could become this decades Dan Marino, not Brady or Manning Granted, he hasn't had the weapons that those two have had...

    Chris Ory Written by Chris Ory about 8 months ago 489 reads 20 comments

  6. Sean Avery Returns To Broadway As The Rocky Of Hockey With The New York Rangers

    Sean Avery made headlines around the world when it was finally announced the New York Rangers reclaimed him off re-entry waivers, 24 hours after the Dallas Stars gave most of the other teams in the NHL a chance to take him...

    Martin Avery Written by Martin Avery about 9 months ago 59 reads 0 comments

  7. The Importance of the NFL Quarterback: Overrated and Misunderstood

    Every single quarterback in the NFL is overrated. From the face of your franchise to the young guy who backs up your aging veteran—not a single one of them is worth the mountains of attention they receive...

    Angel Navedo Written by Angel Navedo about 9 months ago 1,054 reads 54 comments

  8. Why Tom Brady Is the Best Quarterback in the Modern Era

    Go ahead. Call me crazy. Nobody could ever pass the legendary Joe Montana. Not the Joe Montana, who threw for 40,551 yards, 273 touchdowns, 139 interceptions, and won four Super Bowls in his immortal 15-year career...

    Isaac Barrow Written by Isaac Barrow about 2 months ago 677 reads 12 comments

  9. Winning in the NFL is an Individual Accolade Completely Dependent on Context

    Winning, it's something that every player to ever step foot into the National Football League has set their sights on. While there might be a plethora of individual accomplishments one can attain, the accolade often held in the highest regard is winning..

    Ryan Michael Written by Ryan Michael about 9 months ago 134 reads 13 comments

  10. The 10 Steps for Building an NFL Dynasty

    Congratulations to the 2008 Super Bowl champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers. With two Super Bowl titles in four seasons, the Steelers are certainly on the verge of becoming an NFL dynasty. At least it appears so...

    Cody Swartz Written by Cody Swartz about 10 months ago 9,987 reads 90 comments

  11. Fans and Critics Alike Continue Favre Scrutiny

    Joe Montana. The name is etched in stone for all time as the number one quarterback of all time. The name resonates the image of a patient expert, the master of a craft that few can even begin to compare to...

    Brooke McGee Written by Brooke McGee about 3 months ago 47 reads 10 comments

  12. The Bruno Boys' Top 10 List: Super Bowl Performances

    With Super Bowl XLIII just days away now, we thought it would be interesting to take a trip back in time and look at the best individual Super Bowl performances. With 42 Super Bowls in the book, it was hard to narrow things down to just 10...

    Michael Whooley Written by Michael Whooley about 10 months ago 237 reads 2 comments

  13. Repeating History: Montana to Rice, Part Two?

    Montana to Rice in 2011? Quick, name the greatest 1-2 QB/WR combo in NFL history. Studies show there's a 58 percent chance you named Hall of Famer Joe Montana and Future Hall of Famer Jerry Rice...

    Chris Domschke Written by Chris Domschke about 10 months ago 182 reads 3 comments

  14. American Football Explained to Our European Friends

    Welcome to American Football, our across the pond friends. It has come to my attention, that many of our European friends have no idea what the hell they are watching, when an American football game is being observed...

    thomas moreland Written by thomas moreland about 10 months ago 462 reads 2 comments

  15. My Playoff Logic: Why I Don't Want to See the Pittsburgh Steelers Win It All

    I am a rabid 49ers fan. I grew up on NFL Films productions about the 49ers and have parts of them memorized. I still watch the same ones today that I watched 20 years ago, and they still give me goosebumps...

    George Duryea Written by George Duryea about 10 months ago 667 reads 12 comments

  16. Say It Ain't So, Joe: Montana Says Irish Expectations Need to Be Lowered

    Apparently Notre Dame has a new role model. USC, you say? Try Stanford. According to former Notre Dame quarterback Joe Montana, Notre Dame should not be expected to be a consistent national title contender any longer...

    Dan Scofield Written by Dan Scofield about 3 months ago 1,181 reads 31 comments

  17. Best Quarterback-Wide Receiver Tandem (Written 8/14/08)

    Written By Signature Sports member Sleeperhold24. I kinda went with an obvious choice but QB-Joe Montana to WR Jerry Rice. Through out the 80's the 49ers were one of the more dominant teams...

    Signature Sports Written by Signature Sports about 11 months ago 287 reads 2 comments

  18. Boise State's “Get It Done Kid” Kellen Moore—A True Champion: Part One

    Throughout the years very few quarterbacks have grabbed my attention the way that young Kellen Moore has. It is Kellen’s cool behavior that enables his greatness...

    Lace Banachek Written by Lace Banachek about 11 months ago 98 reads 1 comments

  19. How Much Should Winning the Super Bowl Impact a Player's Legacy?

    Winning the Super Bowl. It is the goal of every player who steps foot on an NFL field. At least, it should be. The competitive nature of the NFL is impacted by many things but the Super Bowl ...

    Ryan Michael Written by Ryan Michael about 11 months ago 395 reads 14 comments

  20. Nate Davis's 'Learning Disability' Is One Of His Strengths

    I've seen a range of commentary that ranges from bizarre to pedestrian to stereotypical with the signing of Nate Davis by the 49ers. Some border on prejudicial...

    Glenn Franco Simmons Written by Glenn Franco Simmons about 4 months ago 1,214 reads 15 comments

  21. On the road to the Super Bowl...a trip through NFL nicknames

    Everyone loves a good nickname. Anytime somebody calls you by your nickname you know the person vying for your attention is a good and personal friend...

    Craig Santucci Written by Craig Santucci about 4 months ago 93 reads 11 comments

  22. Don't Believe the Fantasy Hype: Stats Are Meaningless If You Don't Win

    I keep running across the same old debate with increasing frequency that seems (in my opinion) to be directly traceable to the recent boom in popularity of fantasy sports...

    Andrew Nuschler Written by Andrew Nuschler about 11 months ago 953 reads 30 comments

  23. Ultimate Leaders: The 10 Greatest Quarterbacks in NFL History

    10. John Elway: Denver Broncos (1983-1998) The Good Elway is one of the greatest passers the game has ever seen. He ranks third in NFL history in attempts, completions, and passing yards...

    Bryn Swartz Written by Bryn Swartz about 11 months ago 2,659 reads 289 comments

  24. Brett Favre Vs. Joe Montana

    So I know I have been one of the staunchest supporters of Aaron Rodgers, but I have not forgotten all the things to appreciate about Brett Favre. Therefore, I feel compelled to weigh in on his place in history...

    MJ Kasprzak Written by MJ Kasprzak about 11 months ago 822 reads 108 comments

  25. Notre Dame and Rock and Roll: 7 Lessons from Rock Bands

    When you take time to think about it, it's funny how much a sporting event resembles a rock show. There's lots of noise, an incredible amount of fuss and hype. Fans have favorite performers...

    Dan Stalcup Written by Dan Stalcup about 5 months ago 641 reads 14 comments

 
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