QB Bledsoe retires

JoseA · April 12th, 2007, 01:39 PM

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Drew Bledsoe retired Wednesday, ending a 14-season career in which he made two Super Bowls.

The top overall pick by New England in the 1993 draft out of Washington State, the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback played for the Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys. He was a starter for all three teams, but ended up as a backup with the Cowboys.

Bledsoe threw for 44,611 yards and 251 touchdown passes in his career.

"I feel so fortunate, so honored, to have played this game that I love for so long, with so many great players, and in front of so many wonderful fans," he said. "I fulfilled a childhood dream the first time I stepped on an NFL field, and the league did not let me down one time. I retire with a smile on my face, in good health, and ready to spend autumns at my kids' games instead of my own. I'm excited to start the next chapter of my life."

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Pretty good playing career, Bledsoe used to be one of my favorite quarterbacks. He said he did not want to stick around as a backup, he only wanted to start. At least you can honor his pride.

Hellwig · April 13th, 2007, 11:38 PM

He did fairly good living up with the pressures that come with being a number 1 overall pick. Ever since he left New England my impression of him has been "he's a QB who is willing to stand in the pocket and isn't afraid to take a hit". I am surprised a team like KC or Oakland, Detroit, or even Cleveland wouldn't take a chance on him. Even if Oakland and Cleveland take a QB with there first overall picks it isn’t bad to have a veteran around.

all4phillysportsfan · April 14th, 2007, 05:41 AM

Yeah he had a nice career. Definitely not Hall of Fame material, but still a nice career. He will always be remembered as the guy that got hurt and led to the start of a brilliant career by Mr. Tom Brady

Tomlinson21 · April 15th, 2007, 07:11 AM

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Bledsoe threw for 44,611 yards and 251 touchdown passes in his career

He has a shot at the Hall not a good one but still 44k yards in pretty damn good

sportsiq · April 16th, 2007, 11:05 PM

Drew Bledsoe in early 90's was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Being that he was the #1 pick in the draft and he sort of live to the hype.But he was one of those player that just didn't know when to quit. it showcase with Dallas and he final two years with Buffalo.But I'm sorry to said but what he will be remember of the guy that got knock out the game and Tom Brady took over. Ya'll know what happen then

April 14th, 2007, 05:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Yeah he had a nice career. Definitely not Hall of Fame material, but still a nice career. He will always be remembered as the guy that got hurt and led to the start of a brilliant career by Mr. Tom Brady __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

April 16th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
sportsiq Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Drew Bledsoe Drew Bledsoe in early 90's was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Being that he was the #1 pick in the draft and he sort of live to the hype.But he was one of those player that just didn't know when to quit. it showcase with Dallas and he final two years with Buffalo.But I'm sorry to said but what he will be remember of the guy that got knock out the game and Tom Brady took over. Ya'll know what happen then

April 13th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hellwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,708	He did fairly good living up with the pressures that come with being a number 1 overall pick. Ever since he left New England my impression of him has been "he's a QB who is willing to stand in the pocket and isn't afraid to take a hit". I am surprised a team like KC or Oakland, Detroit, or even Cleveland wouldn't take a chance on him. Even if Oakland and Cleveland take a QB with there first overall picks it isn’t bad to have a veteran around.