Why Kurt Warner is a Hall of Famer

Kurt Warner has had one of the most unique careers in NFL history. Out of nowhere to become a first-time starter at age 28. Proceeds to have an historically great 3-year run (1999-2001). Wins two NFCCG, one Super Bowl, and loses one SB on a last-second FG by Vinatieri. If that game goes to OT, I think we all believe the Rams are winning it, which is most likely why Belichick decided to risk going for it in regulation. Also wins two MVPs and a Super Bowl MVP.

Then Warner disappears for 5 seasons and re-emerges, putting up three more excellent seasons. Not quite as good as 1999-2001, but his 3-year stretch from 2007-2009 was really good. Takes a horrible franchise to another Super Bowl and completes a phenomenal playoff run, nearly upsetting the favored Steelers in that game.

Other accomplishments:
- two MVPs
- 4 pro bowls
- two first team all-pro
- the 7th best passer rating of all time
- ranks 27th all-time in TD passes, despite not getting started really until age 28
- #2 all-time in passing yards per game
- #8 all-time in yards per attempt

His postseason performance absolutely blows away Manning, Brady, and a host of others.

Warner: 13 g, 307-462 (66.5%), 3952 yds, 31 td, 14 int, 8.6 ypa, 102.8 rating

Brady: 19 g, 424-682 (62.2%), 4407 yds, 30 td, 16 int, 6.5 ypa, 85.7 rating

Manning: 19 g, 453-718 (63.1%), 5389 yds, 29 td, 19 int, 7.5 ypa, 88.4 rating

Three league championships, one Super Bowl title, one Super Bowl MVP. 9-4 playoff record. Takes two different franchises to the Super Bowl.

In his first SB, the one where you said he didn't win the game for the Rams, he won the MVP by throwing for *414* yards, 2 td, and 0 int, for a rating of 99.7.

Here's his total Super Bowl stat line:

3 g, 83-132 (62.9%), 1156 yds, 6 td, 3 int, 8.8 ypa

Absolutely tremendous.

Weird career, to be sure, but he's put up some mind-boggling numbers and at his peak was truly one of the greatest QB in history.

Is that short peak enough for him to get in? We'll find out, but his resume, as weird as it is, is nonetheless very impressive.