Riggins Seventy Chip Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Gibbs' list of veteran QB's is one shorter now . . . http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1739035 HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel is finished with the NFL. Wuerffel spent six seasons as a backup quarterback with New Orleans, Green Bay and Washington. The Redskins cut him last year during training camp, and he turned down an offer to return at midseason. The 1996 Heisman winner said at a news conference Wednesday that he is taking a job as associate athletic director of Desire Street Ministries, which works with inner city youth in New Orleans. In six seasons, Wuerffel completed 184 of 350 passes, with 12 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. He also spent one season in NFL Europe. "It's difficult to say goodbye to a dream," Wuerffel said. "At the same time, I'm thankful that I'm not leaving because I have to." Wuerffel said he also will pursue opportunities in broadcasting, public speaking and motivational speaking and is discussing a book deal. "Being in and out, I feel like I've been faced with this reality for years now," Wuerffel said. "Even as I was still in football I started working at the ministry and being a part of other things, and I can't imagine wanting to go back and play." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvan Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 It's not like he didn't get his chances. I think we can all sllep better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 This thread has already been posted...................:doh: Different article, but same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkowi Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 him and spurrier can hang out and play fun n' gun while we play win n' win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggins Seventy Chip Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 This has already been posted too but I still like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Master Jay Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 He's not the veteran QB Gibbs said he wanted??:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan62 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 He seems like a class act. He gave it a couple of shots, I really liked it when he told the 'Skins no last year. I wish him all the luck in the world!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Originally posted by Skinsfan62 He seems like a class act. He gave it a couple of shots, I really liked it when he told the 'Skins no last year. I wish him all the luck in the world!!! As much as some of us felt insulted, it showed the guy had morales. I was impressed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 great potential qb???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 It is kind of hard for me to bash Danny Wuerffel. The guy was a great character person had a lot of heart and wanted to prove he could make it in the NFL. Just was not a pro-type QB and did not have the arm strength. Wish him the best as associate athletic director of Desire Street Ministries. :thumb: Too bad character did not make you a success in the NFL. People like Wuerffel and Heath Shuler would be future Hall of Famers and Warren Sapp, Bill Romonowski and Deion Sanders would not make NFL Rosters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo da Magnificent Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Finally. Now counting down to his Hall of Fame induction. So, how long 'til h@ll freezes over??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinker Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 He got as far as his talent could get him and then a couple of steps further. He wasn't a crybaby. He was a good teammate. He won a Heisman and a college National Championship. He is devoting his life now to helping his fellow man. No he wasn't good enough to be an NFL qb. But I'd take his athletic achievements over those people making fun of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eparadox Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Would have been a good QB if arm transplants were a reality. Wish him the best of luck in his noble endeavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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