Kurt Warner is an Enigma
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by Suckatsports
Kurt Warner has a list of accolades to his name that even some Hall of Famers can't claim. He's got his championship, he's got an MVP, and he's got almost another ring. He was at the helm of one of the most prolific and exciting NFL offenses to date (Patriots have since taken that claim), and he is a Jesus Freak that was bagging groceries at one point. His story couldn't possibly come more full circle.
Out of all the stats from the San Francisco loss, Warner threw for a career high 484 yards. Through all those teams in St. Louis, it was his role as a de facto backup that led him to throw for nearly 500 yards. He even threw for an improbable Hail Mary that Larry Fitzgerald came down with in the end zone as time ran out in the first half. That never works.
You know what else never works? Standing in the endzone for 5 seconds and not expecting to get sacked. After continually bringing his team back, Kurt Warner stood like a statue 5 yards deep in the endzone during the eventual closing moments of overtime. He of course got sacked, fumbled the ball, and it was recovered by the 49ers - game.
In all his years as a QB, did the clock in his head stop? Did he feel it was appropriate for a nearly 7 step drop from the two? It's such a confusing and befuddling situation, that it can only have happened to a guy that should indeed be bagging groceries, and not playing in the NFL. Your primary receivers on a three step drop are covered, you're half way into the endzone, and the OT is sudden death, what neurons have to fire to throw the ball away? I think we all watched in amazement as he looked completely clueless, a surprising situation for a would be veteran.
Game recap [NFL.com]
This post is cross-published from We Suck at Sports.
