Sources: Warner likely to retire

[Willy]

"...Why He Should Go to Canton

Argument One

The numbers don't lie. In six full seasons as the starter for both the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals, Warner has topped 4,000 yards passing three times, while cracking 3,400 yards through the air all six times.

He's thrown at least 20 touchdowns in all six of those seasons, while notching 26-plus in five and 30-plus in three.

Warner holds the record for most passing touchdowns in the NFC with 41 in 1999 and ranks fifth in history for most touchdowns in a single season.

Warner has also carved a nice niche as one of the most accurate quarterbacks to play the game, as he has managed to complete over 65 percent of his passes in five of his six seasons as a full-time starter, while topping 66 percent in four of those seasons.

While all of his numbers in his first three seasons as a starter in St. Louis are definitely impressive, it's arguably more impressive that he's been playing on such a high level in Arizona, while delivering three straight Pro Bowl-level seasons from the ages of 35-38.



Argument Two

You can knock the guy for getting an injured hand, slipping a bit, and then losing out to a younger, healthier Bulger in St. Louis. You can even knock him for losing out to a younger Eli Manning in New York.

And if you want to be really cruel, you can give him a hard time for failing to completely stay healthy and shake off the likes of Shaun King, Josh McCown, and Matt Leinart when he first started in Arizona.

But you can't take away the fact that no matter where he's been, regardless of the situation, coaching, or weapons, Warner has still been a winner.

Warner reached two Super Bowls with the Rams (winning one), and reached the Super Bowl for the third time in his career with Arizona last season (2008).

Warner helped start the rise of the Rams, creating the "Greatest Show on Turf" and helping the Rams set the record for most points scored in a single season by an NFL team.

Nearly a decade later, Warner did the same thing with the Cardinals, leading them back to the playoffs with a division title, while delivering an NFC Championship after a sensational 3-0 road to the Super Bowl.

He may have a 1-2 record in the big game, but with three appearances, an NFL MVP award, and a Super Bowl MVP award, Warner has more accolades that many of his more famous and prestigious predecessors.

Canton is calling...."

[GAZOO]

Originally Posted by Willy

"...Why He Should Go to Canton

Argument One

The numbers don't lie. In six full seasons as the starter for both the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals, Warner has topped 4,000 yards passing three times, while cracking 3,400 yards through the air all six times.

He's thrown at least 20 touchdowns in all six of those seasons, while notching 26-plus in five and 30-plus in three.

Warner holds the record for most passing touchdowns in the NFC with 41 in 1999 and ranks fifth in history for most touchdowns in a single season.

Warner has also carved a nice niche as one of the most accurate quarterbacks to play the game, as he has managed to complete over 65 percent of his passes in five of his six seasons as a full-time starter, while topping 66 percent in four of those seasons.

While all of his numbers in his first three seasons as a starter in St. Louis are definitely impressive, it's arguably more impressive that he's been playing on such a high level in Arizona, while delivering three straight Pro Bowl-level seasons from the ages of 35-38.



Argument Two

You can knock the guy for getting an injured hand, slipping a bit, and then losing out to a younger, healthier Bulger in St. Louis. You can even knock him for losing out to a younger Eli Manning in New York.

And if you want to be really cruel, you can give him a hard time for failing to completely stay healthy and shake off the likes of Shaun King, Josh McCown, and Matt Leinart when he first started in Arizona.

But you can't take away the fact that no matter where he's been, regardless of the situation, coaching, or weapons, Warner has still been a winner.

Warner reached two Super Bowls with the Rams (winning one), and reached the Super Bowl for the third time in his career with Arizona last season (2008).

Warner helped start the rise of the Rams, creating the "Greatest Show on Turf" and helping the Rams set the record for most points scored in a single season by an NFL team.

Nearly a decade later, Warner did the same thing with the Cardinals, leading them back to the playoffs with a division title, while delivering an NFC Championship after a sensational 3-0 road to the Super Bowl.

He may have a 1-2 record in the big game, but with three appearances, an NFL MVP award, and a Super Bowl MVP award, Warner has more accolades that many of his more famous and prestigious predecessors.

Canton is calling...."

To me there is no argument. Warner is going to the HOF. He may have been iffy before going to Arizona, but his time there cemented it.

[The mullet]

Originally Posted by GAZOO

To me there is no argument. Warner is going to the HOF. He may have been iffy before going to Arizona, but his time there cemented it.

Agreed. I'm actually sad to see him go. I don't like seeing the weakness in the division (minus the Rams). If we make it to the playoffs I want us to be strong and have a real chance. Not to mention that I have profound respect for Warner as a player and as a person.

[Willy]

Originally Posted by The mullet

Agreed. I'm actually sad to see him go. I don't like seeing the weakness in the division (minus the Rams). If we make it to the playoffs I want us to be strong and have a real chance. Not to mention that I have profound respect for Warner as a player and as a person.

right on, I gonna miss KW big time...he's on my top five all-time favorite FB players....class act all the way

[gninerfan21]

I'm not going to miss Kurt one bit, but he had a stellar career and I wouldn't argue against anyone wanting to put him in the hall.

[GAZOO]

Originally Posted by gninerfan21

I'm not going to miss Kurt one bit, but he had a stellar career and I wouldn't argue against anyone wanting to put him in the hall.

I will miss Warner more than the "F" guy.

[Willy]

Originally Posted by GAZOO

I will miss Warner more than the "F" guy.

you sly little devil

[GAZOO]

Originally Posted by Willy

you sly little devil

I told you Willy, I'm good for one here and there LOL.