Dave Brown (quarterback)
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| Dave Brown | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 25, 1970 |
| Place of birth | Summit, New Jersey |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Duke |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1992-1997 1998-2001 |
New York Giants Arizona Cardinals |
Dave Brown was a quarterback in the NFL who played for the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. He was chosen by the Giants in the first round of the 1992 Supplemental Draft out of Duke. He played his high school ball at Westfield High School in Westfield, New Jersey.
Brown was marked as an underachiever in his years with the Giants. He did not instill much confidence in his teammates and seemed to lack the big play potential. He officially won the starting job in 1994 and helped guide his team to a 9-7 record and a season-ending six game winning streak. However, the Giants won only a combined 11 games in the next two seasons and their offense finished worst statistically in the league in 1996. Brown never seemed to win over the fans, much after he was signed to a long term deal in the 1995 offseason.
After injuring his shoulder during a game against the Cowboys, Brown lost his starting job in 1997. He was traded to the Arizona Cardinals where he finished his career in 2000. While Brown himself struggled, many might argue that the talent around him, in particular the offensive line and wide receivers was inferior to the talent of the league. Several poor offseasons, poor draft picks and a lack of protection didn't help Brown become successful.
One of his finest moments was in 1999 when Brown and the Cardinals returned to Giants' Stadium to play his former team. Until being pulled at halftime, Brown completed 11 of 17 passes for over 100 yards. He then watched his team takeover in the second half for a commanding 34-24 victory.
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