Does DeMarcus Ware break Mark Gastineau's season record for sacks? (1 Viewer)

[Steady Mooobin]

52.5 sacks in 62 games. 19 sacks so far this year. The (Strahan's) record is 22.5 so he needs 4 sacks to break it with two games to go. Either way, DeMarcus is well on his way to being one of the best sack artists of all time.

 

[Native]

Yes I think he does it. Hes on a tear lately...

 

[Native]

Its really Strahan's record but thats another thread....

 

[Kleck]

Its really Strahan's record but thats another thread....

I'd argue it is Deacon Jones' record, but sacks weren't an official stat in 1967, and that's also another thread...

 

[Native]

Actually after a review of his game film, Deacon's "unofficial" sack totals in 1967 and 1968 were reduced from 26 and 24 to 22 and 21, respectively - so I don't think he would be recognized today as the all time leader. Though he amassed those numbers in only 14 games.

 

[FUBAR]

I'm more interested in the # 200, career.

I'd say yes to both.

Although it's entirely possible that Mario or Tuck take the career record. If Tuck hadn't gotten a later start, he'd have a very good chance IMO.

For this year, with Baltimore and Philly left, both below average in pass protection, he has a good chance.

 

[Kleck]

Actually after a review of his game film, Deacon's "unofficial" sack totals in 1967 and 1968 were reduced from 26 and 24 to 22 and 21, respectively - so I don't think he would be recognized today as the all time leader. Though he amassed those numbers in only 14 games.

Interesting. Do you know if NFL Films ever did a show on it? I thought that I had seen/read somewhere once that it was proven, but I must have been mistaken. 22 sacks in 14 games is still worthy of a Roger Maris *.Thanks for the correction.

 

[Andy Herron]

Yes, I can see him breaking it.

I wouldn't want to bet against it. Let me put it that way.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Its really Strahan's record but thats another thread....

I don't recognize Strahan's record as he was handed the record by Favre falling downat the end of Strahan's final game.

 

[Mikey16x]

Its really Strahan's record but thats another thread....

I don't recognize Strahan's record as he was handed the record by Favre falling downat the end of Strahan's final game.

Well, the NFL recognizes it as well as all of the other Giants fans.

 

[Native]

Actually after a review of his game film, Deacon's "unofficial" sack totals in 1967 and 1968 were reduced from 26 and 24 to 22 and 21, respectively - so I don't think he would be recognized today as the all time leader. Though he amassed those numbers in only 14 games.

Interesting. Do you know if NFL Films ever did a show on it? I thought that I had seen/read somewhere once that it was proven, but I must have been mistaken. 22 sacks in 14 games is still worthy of a Roger Maris *.Thanks for the correction. :(

Heres an article written by Paul Zimmerman where the issue is discussed. Keep in mind all of this is unnofficial, but its pretty good analysis nonetheless.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/maga...hers.flashback/

Heres more in Zimmermans book about the 1970's which was released in 2005.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/maga...hers.flashback/

 

[JuniorNB]

Its really Strahan's record but thats another thread....

I don't recognize Strahan's record as he was handed the record by Favre falling downat the end of Strahan's final game.

I hear ya. I still consider Hank Aaron home run king.

 

[Mustang Man]

I don't know you think Mcnabb will just fall to the turf so he can break Strahan BS single season sack mark.

 

[Kleck]

Actually after a review of his game film, Deacon's "unofficial" sack totals in 1967 and 1968 were reduced from 26 and 24 to 22 and 21, respectively - so I don't think he would be recognized today as the all time leader. Though he amassed those numbers in only 14 games.

Interesting. Do you know if NFL Films ever did a show on it? I thought that I had seen/read somewhere once that it was proven, but I must have been mistaken. 22 sacks in 14 games is still worthy of a Roger Maris *.Thanks for the correction.

Heres an article written by Paul Zimmerman where the issue is discussed. Keep in mind all of this is unnofficial, but its pretty good analysis nonetheless.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/maga...hers.flashback/

Heres more in Zimmermans book about the 1970's which was released in 2005.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/maga...hers.flashback/

Good read, thanks.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Its really Strahan's record but thats another thread....

I don't recognize Strahan's record as he was handed the record by Favre falling downat the end of Strahan's final game.

I hear ya. I still consider Hank Aaron home run king.

 

[Manster]

i dont know about the original question, but he's got the inside track on defensive player of the year, after last wk.

 

[smcindoe]

I don't recognize Strahan's record as he was handed the record by Favre falling down at the end of Strahan's final game.

Favre has denied that he did this, and Brett Favre would not say one thing and do something else.

 

[dalco2208]

Actually the unofficial record is held by Harvey Martin of the Cowboys w/ 23 in 1977.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

I love Deacon Jones, but imagine how many sacks Reggie White would have had if he could have punched the OLineman in the head.

 

[Sabertooth]

Reggie average over a sack a game well into his 30s.

 

[Tyrion]

Reggie average over a sack a game well into his 30s.

Reggie White's are very good at making sacks.

 

[tombonneau]

I don't recognize Strahan's record as he was handed the record by Favre falling down at the end of Strahan's final game.

Favre has denied that he did this, and Brett Favre would not say one thing and do something else.

 

[jurb26]

I see I'm bucking the trend here, but I just don't think 4 sacks in 2 games is enough for me to vote "yes."

 

[cobalt_27]

Good thread here. I'm betting Ware ties Gastineau's record, but does not break it.

 

[Native]

Actually the unofficial record is held by Harvey Martin of the Cowboys w/ 23 in 1977.

Now that I didnt know. Interesting.