Randall Cunningham to join Eagles honor roll
by JasonB on Sep 18, 2009 11:37 AM EDT
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PrintNext week, at halftime of the Chiefs game, the Eagles will honor one of the most exciting athletes in Philadelphia sports history. Randall Cunningham.
Cunningham played in 122 games with the team from 1985-95. and earned Pro Bowl selections from 1989-91. His three Pro Bowls rank second behind Donovan McNabb (5) in team history at quarterback. In his 11 seasons, Cunningham passed for 22,877 yards, 150 touchdowns and 105 interceptions to rank third in franchise history behind McNabb and Ron Jaworski.
The Eagles haven't inducted a player into their honor roll since 1996, when the late Jerome Brown went in.
"I’m so excited about this," Cunningham said from his home in Las Vegas. "I can’t wait to get there. I still love Philadelphia."
"They retired my jersey in college (at UNLV) and that was awesome. This is even more special," Cunningham said. "I don’t think they have ever given my number 12 to any other player, so that’s kind of special in its own right."
Thinking about Randall takes me back to a fun time as an Eagles fan. The defense back then was legendary and the offense more or less relied completely on Randall doing something amazing. I think it's a great idea for him to be honored and he absolutely deserves it.
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This guy was great- hope this knocks off the chip on his shoulder (our fault he has it) I guess this is our olive branch to him- he deserves it
RIP JJ
I remember I went to the game against the Giants on MNF...
as a kid , I was like 12 or 13. My stepfather got tickets to the game and took me. If you remember the Vet has those metal bleacher seats that pulled out of the wall basically on the field behind the benches. They were kinda crappy seats as it was tough to see a lot of spots on the field. We were behind the Giants bench on those bleachers. Thats the game where hr had the play where he got hit by a Giants LB and as he was going to the ground threw the ball for a TD. I remember the Giants coming off the field talking to one another just shaking their heads.
I also remember seeing some guys toss small bags of what im guessing were baking powder or flour (never know, might have actually been Coke) onto the field to taunt LT who had just had one of his drug problems. I thought that was kinda funny.
He was the reason i became an Eagles Fan
+1 million to the front office for finally doing this. if anyone deserves it its him.
There really hasnt been anyone like him since. Vick came close but there was no way he could duck out of 3 taclers with their hands on him. That video said it HE WAS ELASTIC Im so happy for the guy who is the reason im an die hard Eagles fan.
Randall is my favorite football player of all time. I hope they show the ceremony on TV and don’t cut to the studio show.
Any thoughts on Randall being HOF material? My guess is that he won’t get in until he’s voted in by the senior’s committee.
Favorite Randall Moment: 447 yards and 5 TD’s against the Redskins in RFK. That had to be the most exciting game ever for an Eagles fan.
Frank Hollander
by Frank Hollander on Sep 18, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions
Randall
is the reason I’m an Eagles fan today. I remember watching him was I was about 12 or 13 and wanted to be him when I was playing football. He was so much fun to watch, I’m glad that the eagles are doing this for him!!
Go EAGLES!!
How time changes memories
Those last few season in the 90s, he totally screwed up. He wasted those legendary Reggie White defenses while Giants, Skins, and Cowboys won superbowls. He was a large part of why I became an Eagles fan when the Colts left, but he really screwed up last 5 years he was here and people seem to forget that. I do fondly remember the 90 yeard punt, lol.
I remember. Those were wasted years, but I wouldn’t put the blame on Randall. He was never properly coached to become a QB. Buddy would just tell him to go out there and make 3 big plays a game and they would win. When the playoffs came, that strategy didn’t work out so well. Once he got to Minnesota, he proved he could play the position with proper coaching.
People are fond of Randall because during those years, he carried the offense. They had no offensive line and no running game. But when he was starting, the Eagles won more often than not and always made the playoffs.
Frank Hollander
by Frank Hollander on Sep 18, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
That is exactly what I mean, people forget all the bad interception and the sacks he toke. Not to mention only 4 years of his 11 did he make the playoffs and only won the one playoff game versus New Orleans. And it just wasnt Buddy Ryan, he didnt have the desire to be a pocket QB, and he did have recievers and running backs. I just remember so many bonehead interceptions in key games.
by WilmingtonNC on Sep 18, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
4 out of 11 years in the playoffs is a misleading statistic. They made the playoffs 4 out of the 6 years he was the starter. From ’87 through ’94 neglecting season ending injured years. He had receivers but never had an offensive line and the only 1000 yard rusher they had was in ’92 with Hershel; the one year they won a playoff game. They never had a balanced attack in those years.
Frank Hollander
by Frank Hollander on Sep 18, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know who this Randall Cunningham guy is
but “QB Eagles” was awesome. ;-)
I always liked Randall, back in the days before I realized I was supposed to hate the Eagles.
Cool.
Congrats to him. I think McNabb is a better QB, but Randall is a huge part of why I’m (and I’d guess a lot of others) are Eagles fans. Dude was fun (but, yes, infuriating at times) to watch.
I’ll be wearing the kelly green 12 that day.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
Nuff respect due!
Randall is the man! He made it sexy to be a running QB when everyone was saying you have to stay in the pocket to be a QB in the NFL. QB’s like Mike Vick, McNair, Vince Young, and soon the kid from OU Pryor should give respect to the man who made running a weapon along with a great accurate arm. Now I know Warren Moon and Doug Williams were great QB’s also, but they were pocket QB’s for the most part. Randall made the league rethink the position when it came to black QB’s and their running ability. So not only do black running QB’s need to show respect to him, so do other running Qb’s of any race. Thanks Rndall for all the great plays you made over your career. I am a huge Eagles fan, but I became a Vikings fan when he played there for the years he was there. He was truly a great QB and athlete. I hope he get in the HOF. He deserve it!!
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