Quarterback - Blog Posts
The average release time for an NFL quarterback is 2.69 seconds, what does he think about in the time it takes to sneeze
In the high-octane world of professional football, the quarterback stands as the focal point of the offense. And while the skill set of an NFL quarterback requires physical talent, few positions in sports demand such intense mental sharpness on such tight deadlines. With only 2.69 seconds, on average, to read the defense, decide on a target, and release the ball, a quarterback’s quick decisions…
Minnesota Viking QB Fran Tarkenton playing the Rams in a 1973 game at Metropolitan Stadium. The Vikings won the game 10-9
1969 Vikings against the Detroit Lions...Joe Kapp getting ready to take the ball from center Mick Tingelhoff. The Vikings won this game 24-10
Joe Kapp in Thanksgiving 1969 game in Detroit. The Vikings won the game 27-0 clinching the Central Division crown.
1975 Viking - Packer game at a snowy Met. #10 is Fran Tarkenton. #44 is Chuck Foreman. #35 is Robert Miller. At center hiking the ball is Mick Tingelhoff.
QB #10 Fran Tarkenton passing....Running back #44 Chuck Foreman blocking.
Joe Kapp....I am guessing this is from the Viking - Colt 1968 playoff game won by the Colts 24 - 14
1969 Vikings-Rams division playoff game. QB #11 Joe Kapp scrambling. #57 for the Rams is linebacker Doug Woodlief. #30 for the Vikings is fullback Bill Brown.
Minnesota Viking quarterback #10 Fran Tarkenton. The game is at Metropolitan Stadium. I am going to guess the season is 1973. Once in awhile, the Vikings home jerseys did not have the gold and white stripes on the sleeves that season.
LA Rams #75 DE Deacon Jones trying to sack Viking's Quarterback Joe Kapp. This game is the 1969 Divisional Playoff game won by the Vikings 23-20. In the background is Viking kicker #14 Fred Cox. #30 with a jacket on is running back Bill Brown.
Francis Tarkenton dropping back to pass. I'm guessing this is 1963. #20 behind Fran is running back Tommy Mason. Tommy was the Vikings #1 draft choice in 1961. Fran was drafted in the 3rd round. Just as an FYI, Middle Linebacker Rip Hawkins was the 2nd round draft choice. Pretty good hall for that first draft.
1969 Vikings - Rams playoff game at the Met. #11 Joe Kapp looking down field. #74 Melin Olsen pressuring Kapp. The Vikings won the game 23-20.
Fran Tarkenton speaking with Head Coach Norm Van Brocklin. I think listening in was Offensive Line coach Walt Yowarsky. I am not sure of the year but I think it was 1961 or 1962.
Fran Tarkenton throws pass against Miami Dolphins in 1976 at the Orange Bowl. Last regular season game of the 1976 season. The Vikings won 29-7
Joe Kapp against the LA Rams in 1969 at the LA Colosseum
Joe Kapp on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in a 1969 game
Joe Kapp hurdles LA Ram Cornerback Jim Nettles to score winning TD in 1969 playoff game.