Have you ever heard a take so hot it’s almost volcanic? On this week’s episode of ESPN’s “First Take,” former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky unleashed a take so hot regarding the top five NFL quarterbacks of all time, it’s almost too hot to handle.
The conversation began when Keyshawn Johnson asked Orlovsky, “If Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the game, who was the greatest quarterback before him?” Orlovsky hesitantly replied, “John Elway or Peyton Manning, [Dan] Marino?”
This list, with the omission of 49ers legend Joe Montana, shocked Johnson. He was incredulous and asked Orlovsky, “How the hell you lose Joe Montana off this list? What’s wrong with you?”
Orlovsky explained why he left Montana off his list. He said, “I’m not trying to be disrespectful, I mean I’m Dan Orlovsky, I’m not being disrespectful to Joe Montana. I’m aware of him. But the accruement of numbers, if that’s a word, does matter.” He then added, “Drew Brees should be in the conversation too, I’ll say it again.”
Damien Woody shared his two cents after hearing Orlovsky placed Brees over the 49ers great. He said, “Drew Brees better than Joe Montana? Now we’re getting too far off in the weeds here.” Johnson was not amused by Orlovsky’s burning hot take, telling the former quarterback to “go back to the casino,” much to the latter’s chagrin.
For Orlovsky to leave Montana, a four-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP, and two-time NFL MVP — among many other accolades — off his list of top-five quarterbacks of all time certainly is a choice. But, here’s hoping Orlovsky did not get too badly burned for his volcanic take.
Did Dan Orlovsky Get Too Burned For His Volcanic Take?
On this week’s episode of ESPN’s “First Take,” former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky unleashed a take so hot regarding the top five NFL quarterbacks of all time, it’s almost too hot to handle. When asked who the greatest quarterback was before Tom Brady, Orlovsky named John Elway, Peyton Manning, and Dan Marino, omitting 49ers legend Joe Montana.
Keyshawn Johnson was incredulous, asking Orlovsky, “How the hell you lose Joe Montana off this list? What’s wrong with you?” Orlovsky explained that the accruement of numbers matters and that Drew Brees should be in the conversation too. Damien Woody shared his two cents, saying, “Drew Brees better than Joe Montana? Now we’re getting too far off in the weeds here.” Johnson then told Orlovsky to “go back to the casino,” much to the latter’s chagrin.
For Orlovsky to leave Montana, a four-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP, and two-time NFL MVP — among many other accolades — off his list of top-five quarterbacks of all time certainly is a choice. But, here’s hoping Orlovsky did not get too badly burned for his volcanic take.
Source: www.nbcsports.com