I think that is a good comparison based on my filtered recollection of Tarkenton, who was in his prime a little before my recollection. Seeing him on video, though, does make the Book comparison seem pretty good. Fran was a fairly small guy too, . . right?
Replies to: "That Tarkenton comp is interesting."
- I agree with Fowler's comparison of Book to Tarkenton & Staubach regarding " back yard " scrambles. [NT]
- Irishize - 12:46pm 11/30/20
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- That Tarkenton comp is interesting. - Napoleon - 3:28pm 11/30/20
- One big difference, Tarkenton had a successful NFL career - WoodstockIrish - 2:16pm 12/2/20
- Fran was smaller, a little more dodgy, with a weaker arm, but piled up great statistics because - THEISMANCARR - 5:03pm 11/30/20
- Yep, both are 6'. [NT] - Irishize - 3:39pm 11/30/20
- Here is some video of Fran Tarkenton [LINK]
- Napoleon - 3:34pm 11/30/20
- That could be Book scrambling. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 12:27am 12/1/20
- Ian has always reminded me of Archie Manning [NT]
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- DonMiller - 1:16pm 11/30/20
- No, Archie had as much physical ability as anyone. Great arm, speed, toughness but he was saddled - THEISMANCARR - 5:08pm 11/30/20
- I'll buy that. Archie's from the MS Delta, so it was fitting to hear the blues with his highlights. [NT]
- Irishize - 1:29pm 11/30/20
- Love me some Delta! [NT] - Frankx - 3:29pm 11/30/20
- That Tarkenton comp is interesting. - Napoleon - 3:28pm 11/30/20