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L.J. This one’s for you man.

Horrible? Not a top 100 quarterback in NFL history? Only in because of a guarantee?

That’s the words I’ve heard when it comes to a lot of Bleacher Report writers who think that Joe Namath is actually a disgrace to the Hall of Fame and should be removed.

I’ve been writing about the game nearly three years now.

I remember when I first looked at Joe Namath’s stats. I didn’t think he deserved to be kicked out of the Hall of Fame.

I thought maybe he’s a bit overrated.

Maybe he shouldn’t be as heralded as he was.

But, I never believed he didn’t deserve the recognition for the miracle he performed.

He did in ONE game what a league had been trying to do for nine years.

He beat an NFL team soundly.

He was the smartest guy on that field. He created the offensive gameplan. He saw where they were weak on the ground, and where they were weak in the passing game.

He was the face that the AFL needed to survive.

His swagger, his ability, his charm, and his love for the game was so pure. Joe Namath had that confidence about him that just rubbed off on people.

Just watching him play was amazing. Every architect of the passing game that we know of wanted him as their quarterback.

From Sid Gillman to Al Davis to Bill Walsh, Namath’s ability was realized.

Isn’t it strange how none of those who doubt, and I mean really doubt, Namath’s Hall of Fame status ever watched him play?

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