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90. Phil Simms

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90.  Phil Simms
Phil Simms is a two time Super Bowl Winning Quarterback, though many who watched his first five years of play may not have foreseen it.

Simms may have been inconsistent when he began his tenure in the NFL, but something seemed to click in 1984.  It wasn’t just the influx of talent to the Giants roster, as it was at this time that Simms became their leader and found ways to win.  He wasn’t the quickest or the hardest thrower, but he became a winner and most important he had the belief and trust of his teammates; something that not every Quarterback had.  Because of the Giants stellar defense, many have said that Simms only had to manage the game, but those who played with him always praised his high football I.Q. and his leadership skills.

Simms has been called overrated and underrated at various times in his career.  Regardless of how he is rated, anyone with a Super Bowl Ring as a Quarterback though has to be considered a candidate for the Football Hall of Fame.

Should Phil Simms be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.1%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 9.5%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Lebanon, Kentucky, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1999
  • Position: Quarterback
  • Games Played: 164
  • Notable Statistics: 2,576 Pass Completions
    4,647 Pass Attempts
    55.4 Pass Completion Percentage
    33,462 Passing Yards
    199 Touchdown Passes
    157 Interceptions
    78.5 Passer Rating
    349 Rushing Attempts
    1,252 Rushing Yards
    6 Rushing Touchdowns
    2 Receptions
    7 Receiving Yards

    10 Playoff Games
    157 Pass Completions
    279 Pass Attempts
    56.3 Pass Completion Percentage
    1,678 Passing Yards
    10 Touchdown Passes
    6 Interceptions
    77.0 Passer Rating
    30 Rushing Attempts
    68 Rushing Yards
  • Played For: New York Giants
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 7th Overall in 1979
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (2) (New York Giants, Super Bowl XXI & XXV)
    NEA MVP (1) (1986)
    Pro Bowl (2) (1985 & 1993)
    Super Bowl MVP (1) (1987)
    Pro Bowl MVP (1) (1985)
    All-Rookie (1979)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions (4) (1984, 1985, 1986 & 1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts (4) (1984, 1985, 1986 & 1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards (4) (1984, 1985, 1986 & 1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Touchdowns (6) (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 & 1993)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passer Rating (5) (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1993)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Game (4) (1984, 1985, 1987, & 1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Attempt (7) (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 & 1993)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Completion (7) (1979, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989 & 1993)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts per Game (5) (1980, 1981, 1984, 1985 & 1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions per Game (4) (1981, 1984, 1985 & 1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completion Percentage (3) (1987, 1990 & 1993)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 40.  Pass Attemps: 4,647
    40.  Passing Yards: 33,462
    42.  Yards per Pass Completion: 13.0
    49.  Pass Completions: 2,576
    49.  Passing Touchdowns: 199
    62.  Passing Yards per Game: 204
    63.  Yards per Pass Attempt: 7.2
    70.  Pass Attempts per Game: 28.3
    87.  Pass Completions per Game: 15.7

Should Phil Simms be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.1%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 9.5%
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