Dave Krieg

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Dave Krieg
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Position(s): Quarterback	Jersey #(s): 17
Born: October 20, 1958 (1958-10-20) (age 49) Iola, Wisconsin
Career Information
Year(s): 1980–1998
Undrafted in 1980
College: Milton College
Professional Teams
Seattle Seahawks (1980-1991) Kansas City Chiefs (1992-1993) Detroit Lions (1994) Arizona Cardinals (1995) Chicago Bears (1996) Tennessee Oilers (1997-1998)
Career Stats
TD-INT	261-199
Yards	38,147
QB Rating	81.5
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
Pro Bowl (x3) (1985, 1989, 1990)

David M. Krieg (born October 20, 1958 in Iola, Wisconsin) is a former American football quarterback in the NFL. He attended Milton College and made the Seahawks team as an undrafted free agent. In his 19-year NFL career, Krieg played for the Seattle Seahawks (1980-91), Kansas City Chiefs (1992-93), Detroit Lions (1994), Arizona Cardinals (1995), Chicago Bears (1996) and Tennessee Oilers (1997-98).

Nicknamed "Mudbone" by his Seattle teammates [1], Krieg helped the Seahawks win the 1984 AFC West Division and the Chiefs win the 1993 AFC West Division. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls (1985, 1989 and 1990). Despite his "journeyman" status, Krieg should also be regarded as one of the most prolific passers in the game's history, as he ranks among the all-time top 15 in most passing categories.

In 19 seasons, Krieg played in 213 games, completed 58.5 percent of his passes (3,105 for 5,311) for 38,147 passing yards, 261 touchdowns, 199 interceptions and an 81.5 rating. He also had 417 rushing attempts for 1,261 yards and 13 touchdowns and 3 pass receptions for 10 yards.

Dave Krieg played in 12 postseason games and completed 51.1 percent of his passes (144 for 282) for 1,895 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 70.86 rating. He also had 17 rushing attempts for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

[edit] Notable accomplishments

• Ranks 10th in NFL career pass attempts (5,311)
• Ranks 10th in NFL career completions (3,105)
• Ranks 11th in NFL career passing yards (38,147)
• Ranks 10th in NFL career passing touchdowns (261)
• Seattle Seahawks career leader in pass attempts (3,576), pass completions (2,096), passing yards (26,132), highest average gain (7.31) and touchdown passes (195).
• Holds Seahawks single season records for pass attempts (532 in 1985), highest completion percentage (65.61 in 1991), highest average gain (8.8 in 1983), touchdown passes (32 in 1984), games with 4 or more touchdown passes (3 in 1985) and highest percentage of touchdown passes (7.89 in 1988).
• Holds Seahawks single game records for highest completion percentage (86.36 on 12/11/88 vs. Denver Broncos) and highest average gain (14.52 on 12/14/86 vs. San Diego Chargers).
• Holds Seahawks record for most games with 400 or more yards passing (4).
• Holds Seahawks record for most games with 5 or more touchdown passes (3).
• Holds Seahawks record for most games with 4 or more touchdown passes (7).
• Holds Seahawks record for most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (28 from 1983-85). This is also 3rd in NFL history.
• Threw 11 consecutive pass completions versus the Buffalo Bills on 11/24/94.
• Holds the Detroit Lions single season records for fewest passes intercepted (3 in 1994) and highest passing rating (101.7 in 1994).
• Inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2004. [2]
• Placed third overall in the 1989 Superstars competition, behind Willie Gault and Herschel Walker. Krieg placed first in the basketball and rowing events, beating athletes including Gault, Walker, Randall Cunningham, Evander Holyfield, and Carl Lewis. [3]

[edit] External links

• www.DaveKrieg.org Official Site
• Dave Krieg Rules! fansite