Comments on: Brees can tie NFL’s DiMaggio record today

By: vjb007

vjb007 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:48:06 +0000

Given the way the rules of football have been so changed over the years, we can only say that a modern record will soon be with us (and congratulations to Drew Brees in advance). On the other hand, we can NOT say the existing record is about to be broken. That’s because the rules changes have created an apples-versus-hamburgers comparison. It’s that simple. It’s not Brees’ fault. More power to him in extending his record. Technically, however, it’s by no means one that’s breaking the existing record. In that context, those who say Unitas’ record CAN’T be broken are basically correct.

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 23:56:57 +0000

Johhny U will still be the record holder to anyone who can understand what an accomplishment that record was back in the day. Brees is a great QB, but Unitas was the best.

By: middletownmdman

middletownmdman — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:02:40 +0000

Being from Baltimore, it’s a bit of a bummer that Johnny U.’s record might be broken. But just like when Cal broke Gehrig’s streak, records are made to be broken. If someone has to do it, you couldn’t find a better guy. Good luck Drew.

By: sabatimus

sabatimus — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:24:50 +0000

I don’t think comparing people from different eras is appropriate–different rules, different climate, etc. The media love to say things about those 5000-yard passers last year, but Marino didn’t have the newer rules that protect quarterbacks. This is no different.

By: whoisthatteam

whoisthatteam — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:48:59 +0000

JSpicoli says:
Sep 30, 2012 11:50 AM
Not only is he not going to tie DiMaggio , it’s not really tying unitas either since the defensive backs are not allowed to play d for the last 20 years
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dohpey28 says:
Sep 30, 2012 11:58 AM
Comparing something that can be done up to 40 times a game once a week to something that can only be attempted 4 or 5 times a game for 56 straight days? Not even close. Try again.
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steviemo says:
Sep 30, 2012 12:05 PM
With the liberalized rule changes, this is no DiMaggio. It’s irrelevant by comparison.
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If it’s so easy, why hasn’t someone else done it in 50 years? Haters gonna hate…

By: pooflingingmonkey

pooflingingmonkey — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:48:47 +0000

Also interesting: Unitas ended his career as a Charger.

By: pack15forever

pack15forever — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:34:21 +0000

Not to take anything away from Brees, but tying Unitas’ record is not comparable to Dimaggio’s 56 game hitting streak. Hitting a baseball is a lot more difficult than throwing a TD pass especially with the way the rules have been changed where you can’t touch a receiver pass 5 yards. There are also a lot of 1 yard touchdown passes.

By: zn0rseman

zn0rseman — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:27:18 +0000

Johnny Unitas – Best QB in NFL history, bar none.

By: 52crabcakes

52crabcakes — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:21:57 +0000

Just imagine what Johnny U’s record would be if he played in this era. It is no wonder when you can’t touch qbs anymore. Here’s one Johnny U fan who hopes Drew doesn’t do it.

By: csilojohnson

csilojohnson — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:21:52 +0000

Because of the rule changes all records have been undermined. I didn’t get excited when roided baseball players started breaking records. How can I get excited when a roided rule book causes everyone to break the passing record last year for example.

By: jetsfan101

jetsfan101 — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:07:33 +0000

And if (when) the saints don’t make the playoffs, Drew Brees will at least have one fond memory of season.

By: steviemo

steviemo — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:05:12 +0000

With the liberalized rule changes, this is no DiMaggio. It’s irrelevant by comparison.

By: dohpey28

dohpey28 — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:58:22 +0000

Comparing something that can be done up to 40 times a game once a week to something that can only be attempted 4 or 5 times a game for 56 straight days? Not even close. Try again.

By: JSpicoli

JSpicoli — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:50:22 +0000

Not only is he not going to tie DiMaggio , it’s not really tying unitas either since the defensive backs are not allowed to play d for the last 20 years

By: dyhoerium

dyhoerium — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:50:04 +0000

No. This record is not equivalent to DiMaggio’s hit streak.

By: sirsupersouthern

sirsupersouthern — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:50:04 +0000

Florio just jinxed the whole damn thing…

By: jiminthebay

jiminthebay — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:41:10 +0000

good luck to drew today… i just dont wanna see him on the bench pouting like he did last week…. dont wanna confuse him with peyton manning….nossir.

By: faithnsaints

faithnsaints — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:37:16 +0000

Man, we need a “W”

By: thepvyharvin

thepvyharvin — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:36:24 +0000

Brees,please beat the Packers. I hate the Aints just a cheese curd less than the new North basement dwellers

By: dfinpds

dfinpds — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:29:36 +0000

When you run up the score on weaker teams like the aints did last year, you get records like this.

By: pappert

pappert — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:21:59 +0000

long shots are so fun!

im gonna say Brees doesnt find the endzone..

U HEARD IT HERE FIRST

By: tomsd1

tomsd1 — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:13:47 +0000

Not even in the same ballpark as Joltin Joe’s accomplishment.

If you ever played baseball – you would understand.

By: wholelottacrazygoingon

wholelottacrazygoingon — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:12:05 +0000

Interesting story. You know what would make it more interesting? If you actually told people when Unitas’ streak ended, which was December 11, 1960.

By: chuckdizzlewhut

chuckdizzlewhut — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:11:57 +0000

… good going drew.

(There, fixed that for ya)