Alright, let’s talk about this guy, John Flacco. I gotta say, I was pretty surprised by how this whole thing played out. See, I’ve been following football for a while now, and this name, it just popped up out of nowhere it seemed.
So, I started digging. Turns out, this Flacco guy, he wasn’t even playing at the start of the season! Can you believe that? Then, around December, the Cleveland Browns, who were having some serious quarterback issues, picked him up. I figured, “Okay, let’s see what this guy can do.” And you know what? He actually did pretty well.
He played like he was some kind of seasoned pro out there, guiding the Browns to a 4-1 record towards the end of the regular season. I mean, that’s not too shabby for a guy who was sitting on the sidelines just weeks before.
My research showed that this wasn’t some nobody, though. Turns out he had a decent career before all this. Played for a few teams, including the Ravens and the Jets. Put up some good numbers, too. Over 45,000 yards and over 250 touchdowns. That’s a lot of football, folks. And he’s apparently played well in the playoffs, especially in his early years. I saw some people saying he was “exactly what was asked of him,” especially when it came to protecting the ball. That’s a big deal in this game.
But here’s the thing that really caught my attention. Despite all that, some folks weren’t totally sold on him. They said he was “limited” because he often played in teams that focused more on running the ball than passing. Makes sense, I guess. If you’re not throwing the ball as much, your numbers won’t be as flashy.
- He’s got a career record of 105 wins and 90 losses. Not amazing, but definitely not bad either.
- As I mentioned, he’s thrown for 256 touchdowns. That’s a pretty respectable number.
- He even won a Comeback Player of the Year award at some point. Guess that means he’s good at making a splash after being out of the game for a bit.
- And get this – he’s played 11 wins and 11 losses against the Steelers. Talk about an even match!
Here’s what I found out from my deep dive:
So, there you have it. That’s my little journey into the world of John Flacco. From not playing at all, to leading a team to a winning record, to having a pretty solid career overall. It’s a reminder that you never really know what someone’s capable of until they get a chance to show it. And sometimes, even the guys who seem “limited” can surprise you.
