22. Bert Jones
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Following Johnny Unitas couldn’t be easy.
Bert Jones was drafted second overall and instantly the “Ruston Rifle” was praised for his arm and toughness. Jones didn’t have the same cast of characters that Unitas had in the late ’50s and early ’60s, but he did take Baltimore to multiple playoff appearances in the 1970s. Jones would have a spectacular 1976 campaign where he would lead the NFL in Passing Yards and won the MVP Award.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Quarterback
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 2nd Overall in the NFL Draft 1/30/73.
- Departed: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams prior to the 1982 Season.
- Games Played: 98
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Notable Statistics: 92 Games Started
1,382 Pass Completions
2,551 Pass Attempts
56.1% Pass Completion Percentage
17,663 Passing Yards
122 Touchdown Passes
97 Interceptions
78.8 Passer Rating
236 Rushing Attempts
1,429 Rushing Yards
14 Rushing Touchdowns
88 Approximate Value
3 Playoff Games
29 Pass Completions
62 Pass Attempts
46.8% Pass Completion Percentage
399 Passing Yards
1 Touchdown Pass
2 Interceptions
59.8 Passer Rating
8 Rushing Attempts
33 Rushing Yards -
Major Accolades and Awards: AP MVP (1976)
AP Offensive Player of the Year (1976)
UPI MVP (1976)
PFWA MVP (1976)
NEA MVP (1976)
First Team All-Pro Selection (1976)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (1977)
Pro Bowl (1976)
Most Completions (1977)
Most Passing Yards (1976)
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