How an Alternate 1982 NFL Draft Would Change NFL History
NFL Playoffs 1983-84
AFC Championship Game
1. Miami vs 2. Seattle
Marino and the Dolphins jump out to an early 14-0 lead. However Allen scored twice to tie it back up. Heading into the final minutes the Seahawks lead by 4. Marino trying to lead his team down the field is sacked by Jacob Green, his 4th and long attempt is picked off by Kenny Easley as the Seahawks advance to their first ever Super Bowl.
1. Washington vs 2. San Francisco
John Riggins and Joe Washington ran all over the 49ers in the 1st half. The Redskins led 21-6 at the break. But then Joe Montana led a furious comeback cutting it to a 28-27 heading into the final minutes. The 49ers needed a stop but Joe Theismann led the Redskins down the field and capped it off with a 13 yard TD pass to Art Monk to send the Redskins back to the Super Bowl.
AFC Championship Game
1. Miami vs 2. Seattle
Marino and the Dolphins jump out to an early 14-0 lead. However Allen scored twice to tie it back up. Heading into the final minutes the Seahawks lead by 4. Marino trying to lead his team down the field is sacked by Jacob Green, his 4th and long attempt is picked off by Kenny Easley as the Seahawks advance to their first ever Super Bowl.
1. Washington vs 2. San Francisco
John Riggins and Joe Washington ran all over the 49ers in the 1st half. The Redskins led 21-6 at the break. But then Joe Montana led a furious comeback cutting it to a 28-27 heading into the final minutes. The 49ers needed a stop but Joe Theismann led the Redskins down the field and capped it off with a 13 yard TD pass to Art Monk to send the Redskins back to the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl XVIII
Tampa, Florida
Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks opened up the game with a TD run that would not be his last. Marcus Allen would rush for 3 TDs and Warren Moon would throw for 2. On the defensive side the Seahawks defense played wonderfully holding the Redskins to just 12 points. What was expected to be a close game was over before it started. The final score would be 41-12 as the Seahawks won their first Super Bowl.
Tampa, Florida
Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks opened up the game with a TD run that would not be his last. Marcus Allen would rush for 3 TDs and Warren Moon would throw for 2. On the defensive side the Seahawks defense played wonderfully holding the Redskins to just 12 points. What was expected to be a close game was over before it started. The final score would be 41-12 as the Seahawks won their first Super Bowl.
Congrats Warren, you deserved it after paying your dues in canada(watching vick 30 for 30 was so eye popping how bad did he have it) and was nice him and allen getting it, great season buddy
They also have Elway now so the Oilers are looking good. Also that thing is about Blackledge is really interesting. Must be exciting to have an ex NFL player and college football champion as a neighbor.
Also a College Football Hall of Famer Chris Spielman was from my high school's archrival. We have a lot of good football around here.
Great to see Warren Moon win. The first black quarterback to win the Super Bowl, only a few years early but still important, especially because he's a great player.
The Seahawks won 12 and 4 in 1984 without Kurt Warner because he was injured early, with Allen and Moon they will rival the Dolphins. And maybe be a dynasty. I remember them always being picked by people to go to the Superbowl for a few years there.
The Bears are going to need to try to draft a quarterback again. Although they were mighty good in 1986 when McMahon was injured. Who knows what they can do in 1985. The ironic Ali with Blackledge there in L.A. I wonder if they would trade for Jim Plunkett or Marc Wilson.
1983 College Football Season
Nebraska was the top team in the country for the whole year. To win the National Championship all they had to do was beat upstart Miami in the Orange Bowl. Early into the 3rd quarter Mike Rozier who had 147 yards already in the game, had to leave the game after an injured ankle. In the final seconds Nebraska score to cut the lead to one. All they needed was a tie to win the National Championship nut Coach Tom Osborne went for 2. QB Turner Gill threw to Jeff Smith for the conversion, the pass just missed the fingertips of Miami’s Kenny Calhoun landing in the hands of Jeff Smith and giving the Huskers the National Championship.
Nebraska was the top team in the country for the whole year. To win the National Championship all they had to do was beat upstart Miami in the Orange Bowl. Early into the 3rd quarter Mike Rozier who had 147 yards already in the game, had to leave the game after an injured ankle. In the final seconds Nebraska score to cut the lead to one. All they needed was a tie to win the National Championship nut Coach Tom Osborne went for 2. QB Turner Gill threw to Jeff Smith for the conversion, the pass just missed the fingertips of Miami’s Kenny Calhoun landing in the hands of Jeff Smith and giving the Huskers the National Championship.
1984 NFL Draft
May 1, 1984
Omni Central Park Hotel
“With the 1st pick in the 1984 NFL Draft the New England Patriots select Mike Rozier, RB, Nebraska”
1. New England : RB Mike Rozier - Nebraska
2. NY Giants : WR Irving Fryar - Nebraska
3. Cincinnati : OT Dean Steinkuhler - Nebraska
4. Philadelphia : OLB Carl Banks - Michigan State
5. Kansas City : NT Bill Maas - Pittsburgh
6. Chicago : QB Boomer Esiason - Maryland
7. NY Jets : WR Kenny Jackson - Michigan State
8. Atlanta : LB Ricky Hunley - Arizona
9. LA Raiders : S Mossy Cade - Texas
10. Buffalo : DE Rick Bryan - Oklahoma
11. St Louis : S Leonard Coleman - Vanderbilt
12. Minnesota : DT Keith Millard - Washington State
13. Cleveland : S Russell Carter - SMU
14. Baltimore : DE Alphonso Carreker- Florida State
15. LA Rams : OLB Wilber Marshall - Florida
16. Green Bay : DE Ron Faurot - Arkansas
17. Cincinnati : DE Pete Koch - Maryland
18. Denver : G Ron Solt - Maryland
19. NY Jets : ILB Jackie Shipp - Oklahoma
20. Houston : WR Clyde Duncan - Tennessee
21. Detroit : TE David Lewis - California
22. Pittsburgh : WR Louis Lipps - Southern Miss
23. San Diego : S Dean Rogers - UCLA
24. San Francisco : LB Todd Shell - BYU
25. Dallas : LB Billy Cannon Jr. - Texas A&M
26. Buffalo : OT John Alt - Iowa
27. NY Giants : OG Williams Roberts - Ohio State
28. Seattle : WR Daryl Turner - Michigan State
May 1, 1984
Omni Central Park Hotel
“With the 1st pick in the 1984 NFL Draft the New England Patriots select Mike Rozier, RB, Nebraska”
1. New England : RB Mike Rozier - Nebraska
2. NY Giants : WR Irving Fryar - Nebraska
3. Cincinnati : OT Dean Steinkuhler - Nebraska
4. Philadelphia : OLB Carl Banks - Michigan State
5. Kansas City : NT Bill Maas - Pittsburgh
6. Chicago : QB Boomer Esiason - Maryland
7. NY Jets : WR Kenny Jackson - Michigan State
8. Atlanta : LB Ricky Hunley - Arizona
9. LA Raiders : S Mossy Cade - Texas
10. Buffalo : DE Rick Bryan - Oklahoma
11. St Louis : S Leonard Coleman - Vanderbilt
12. Minnesota : DT Keith Millard - Washington State
13. Cleveland : S Russell Carter - SMU
14. Baltimore : DE Alphonso Carreker- Florida State
15. LA Rams : OLB Wilber Marshall - Florida
16. Green Bay : DE Ron Faurot - Arkansas
17. Cincinnati : DE Pete Koch - Maryland
18. Denver : G Ron Solt - Maryland
19. NY Jets : ILB Jackie Shipp - Oklahoma
20. Houston : WR Clyde Duncan - Tennessee
21. Detroit : TE David Lewis - California
22. Pittsburgh : WR Louis Lipps - Southern Miss
23. San Diego : S Dean Rogers - UCLA
24. San Francisco : LB Todd Shell - BYU
25. Dallas : LB Billy Cannon Jr. - Texas A&M
26. Buffalo : OT John Alt - Iowa
27. NY Giants : OG Williams Roberts - Ohio State
28. Seattle : WR Daryl Turner - Michigan State
1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of the USFL and CFL
1. Tampa Bay : QB Steve Young - LA Express
2. NY Giants : DE Reggie White - Memphis Showboats
3. Cincinnati : G Gary Zimmerman - LA Express
4. Philadelphia : DE Lee Williams - LA Express
13. Cleveland : FB Kevin Mack - LA Express
15. LA Rams : RB Buford Jordan - New Orleans Breakers
16. Green Bay : LB Vaughn Johnson - Jacksonville Bulls
22. Pittsburgh : DE William Fuller - Philadelphia Stars
53. Dallas : WR Gary Clark - Jacksonville Bulls
1. Tampa Bay : QB Steve Young - LA Express
2. NY Giants : DE Reggie White - Memphis Showboats
3. Cincinnati : G Gary Zimmerman - LA Express
4. Philadelphia : DE Lee Williams - LA Express
13. Cleveland : FB Kevin Mack - LA Express
15. LA Rams : RB Buford Jordan - New Orleans Breakers
16. Green Bay : LB Vaughn Johnson - Jacksonville Bulls
22. Pittsburgh : DE William Fuller - Philadelphia Stars
53. Dallas : WR Gary Clark - Jacksonville Bulls
1984/85 NFL Season
AFC East
Miami (13-3)
New England (9-7)
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NY Jets (7-9)
Indianapolis (6-10)
Buffalo (3-13)
AFC Central
Houston (11-5)
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Pittsburgh (8-8)
Cincinnati (7-9)
Cleveland (3-13)
AFC West
Seattle (15-1)
Denver (10-6)
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San Diego (8-8)
Kansas City (7-9)
LA Raiders (6-10)
NFC East
Washington (11-5)
NY Giants (10-6)
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Dallas (9-7)
St Louis (8-8)
Philadelphia (6-9-1)
NFC Central
Chicago (9-7)
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Green Bay (9-7)
Detroit (5-11)
Minnesota (5-11)
Tampa Bay (4-12)
NFC West
San Francisco (15-1)
LA Rams (10-6)
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New Orleans (7-9)
Atlanta (4-12)
AFC East
Miami (13-3)
New England (9-7)
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NY Jets (7-9)
Indianapolis (6-10)
Buffalo (3-13)
AFC Central
Houston (11-5)
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Pittsburgh (8-8)
Cincinnati (7-9)
Cleveland (3-13)
AFC West
Seattle (15-1)
Denver (10-6)
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San Diego (8-8)
Kansas City (7-9)
LA Raiders (6-10)
NFC East
Washington (11-5)
NY Giants (10-6)
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Dallas (9-7)
St Louis (8-8)
Philadelphia (6-9-1)
NFC Central
Chicago (9-7)
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Green Bay (9-7)
Detroit (5-11)
Minnesota (5-11)
Tampa Bay (4-12)
NFC West
San Francisco (15-1)
LA Rams (10-6)
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New Orleans (7-9)
Atlanta (4-12)
1984/85 NFL Playoffs
AFC Wild Card
4. Denver vs 5. New England
Eric Dickerson runs for over 100 yards on the Patriots, and Mike Quick has over 100 receiving yards. Denver wins this one 27-10 and moves on to the Divisional to play Seattle.
4. LA Rams vs 5. NY Giants
The Giants defense shuts down the Rams, and Phil Simms throws a few TDs as the Giants win 21-6.
AFC Wild Card
4. Denver vs 5. New England
Eric Dickerson runs for over 100 yards on the Patriots, and Mike Quick has over 100 receiving yards. Denver wins this one 27-10 and moves on to the Divisional to play Seattle.
4. LA Rams vs 5. NY Giants
The Giants defense shuts down the Rams, and Phil Simms throws a few TDs as the Giants win 21-6.
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1985/86 NFL Playoffs
AFC Divisional
1. Seattle vs 4. Denver
Marcus Allen and Eric Dickerson each have good games, but it is the superior defense of the Seahawks along with Warren Moon who give the Seahawks the win 30-24.
2. Miami vs 3. Houston
Elway vs Marino Pt. 2. Both Quarterbacks throw for over 350 yards in an instant classic. With just over a minute left Marino throws a TD to give Miami a 2 point lead. Elway then leads the Oilers down the field and rookie Kicker Joe Cooper hits a game-winning 39 yarder to send the Oilers to the next round.
NFC Divisional
1. San Francisco vs 5. NY Giants
The pairing of LT and Reggie White got pressure on Montana all game. However, unfortunately for the Giants, Montana could not be shaken he threw 3 TD, and Craig James rushes for another. The 49ers win it 37-21.
2. Washington vs 3. Chicago
Washington gets shut down most of the game, but in the end they score just enough to sneak by the Bears by a score of 17-14.
AFC Divisional
1. Seattle vs 4. Denver
Marcus Allen and Eric Dickerson each have good games, but it is the superior defense of the Seahawks along with Warren Moon who give the Seahawks the win 30-24.
2. Miami vs 3. Houston
Elway vs Marino Pt. 2. Both Quarterbacks throw for over 350 yards in an instant classic. With just over a minute left Marino throws a TD to give Miami a 2 point lead. Elway then leads the Oilers down the field and rookie Kicker Joe Cooper hits a game-winning 39 yarder to send the Oilers to the next round.
NFC Divisional
1. San Francisco vs 5. NY Giants
The pairing of LT and Reggie White got pressure on Montana all game. However, unfortunately for the Giants, Montana could not be shaken he threw 3 TD, and Craig James rushes for another. The 49ers win it 37-21.
2. Washington vs 3. Chicago
Washington gets shut down most of the game, but in the end they score just enough to sneak by the Bears by a score of 17-14.
1984/85 NFL Playoffs
AFC Championship
1. Seattle vs 3. Houston
Seattle keeps their back to back hopes alive with a narrow win over the Oilers. Elway plays well but the Warren Moon-Steve Largent connection gets nearly 200 yards as the Seahawks go back to the Super Bowl.
1. San Francisco vs 2. Washington
Montana and the Niners dominate the Redskins. Montana tosses 5 TDs, as the 49ers win 55-17.
This sets up the first ever Super Bowl between two 15-1 teams.
AFC Championship
1. Seattle vs 3. Houston
Seattle keeps their back to back hopes alive with a narrow win over the Oilers. Elway plays well but the Warren Moon-Steve Largent connection gets nearly 200 yards as the Seahawks go back to the Super Bowl.
1. San Francisco vs 2. Washington
Montana and the Niners dominate the Redskins. Montana tosses 5 TDs, as the 49ers win 55-17.
This sets up the first ever Super Bowl between two 15-1 teams.
i take it Steve DeBerg is still Denver's QB here? He was 4-1, according to pro-football-reference, in 1983 and an underrated QB, he backed up Joe Kontanaand for 1 yearJohn Elway and finally had a good team around him and a good year in 1990 for the Chiefs. Nice to see him with a bit more success earlier.
Under 1984 rules, 2 division foes wouldn't meet till the conference title games, not in the divisional round. I think that changed in 1990 with the move to 3 wild cards.
Under 1984 rules, 2 division foes wouldn't meet till the conference title games, not in the divisional round. I think that changed in 1990 with the move to 3 wild cards.
As a Denver fan, I would say that he probably is. Having Mike Quick and Eric Dickerson would make his job easier, and adding Ron Solt at RG (replacing the 34-year old Paul Howard) would make the O-line even better.
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Poor Bengals, their transition to bungles will be faster than OTL
when Dallas is in AFC?
Will the cardinals achieve something or we've to wait?
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Super Bowl XIX
Stanford, California
San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
49ers RB Craig James opened the scoring with a 7 yard rushing TD. The Seahawks answered right back, when Marcus Allen rushed it in from 17 yards out. The teams would continue to trade scores until halftime where they were tied 17-17. To start the half the 49ers Derrick Harmon took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. The 49ers would get the ball back and kick a field goal to make it 27-17. Then the Seahawks closed the gap when Warren Moon connected with WR Darryl Turner. Then the first turnover of the game when DE Jacob Green came from Montana's blind side and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Seahawks. The Seahawks had to settle for a turnover however, meaning the game was tied 27-27 with 8 minutes left. The 49ers kicked a field goal to make it 30-27. The Seahawks marched down the field and took their first lead of the game with a Marcus Allen touchdown. With 2 minutes left Joe Montana led the 49ers down the field in what would later be known as "The Drive". Montana capped the drive off with a pass to WR Freddie Solomon, giving the 49ers their 2nd Super Bowl Win.
San Francisco - 34 vs Seattle - 30
Stanford, California
San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
49ers RB Craig James opened the scoring with a 7 yard rushing TD. The Seahawks answered right back, when Marcus Allen rushed it in from 17 yards out. The teams would continue to trade scores until halftime where they were tied 17-17. To start the half the 49ers Derrick Harmon took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. The 49ers would get the ball back and kick a field goal to make it 27-17. Then the Seahawks closed the gap when Warren Moon connected with WR Darryl Turner. Then the first turnover of the game when DE Jacob Green came from Montana's blind side and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Seahawks. The Seahawks had to settle for a turnover however, meaning the game was tied 27-27 with 8 minutes left. The 49ers kicked a field goal to make it 30-27. The Seahawks marched down the field and took their first lead of the game with a Marcus Allen touchdown. With 2 minutes left Joe Montana led the 49ers down the field in what would later be known as "The Drive". Montana capped the drive off with a pass to WR Freddie Solomon, giving the 49ers their 2nd Super Bowl Win.
San Francisco - 34 vs Seattle - 30
oops meant to say Denver not Dallas, I'll edit that
The Cardinals haven't done anything yet, we'll have to wait and see how they turn out
Oh i wasn't aware of that rule, thanks for letting me know, I'll keep it in mind.
1985 NFL Draft
April 30th, 1985
Omni Park Central Hotel
"With the 1st Pick in the 1985 NFL Draft the Buffalo Bills select DE Bruce Smith, Virginia Tech"
1. Buffalo : DE Bruce Smith - Virginia Tech
2. Cleveland : G Bill Fralic - Pittsburgh
3. Atlanta : DE Chris Doleman - Pittsburgh
4. Tampa Bay : DT Ray Childress - Texas A&M
5. Minnesota : OLB Duane Bickett - USC
6. Detroit : OT Lomas Brown - Florida
7. LA Raiders : OT Ken Ruettgers - USC
8. Indianapolis : DE Ron Holmes - Washington
9. Philadelphia : OT Kevin Allen - Indiana
10. Cincinnati : WR Al Toon - Wisconsin
11. Kansas City : WR Eddie Brown - Miami
12. New Orleans : CB Richard Johnson - Wisconsin
13. NY Jets : OT Jim Lachey - Ohio State
14. St Louis : TE Ethan Horton - North Carolina
15. Pittsburgh : DE Kevin Brooks - Michigan
16. San Francisco : WR Jerry Rice - Delta State
17. Buffalo : CB Derrick Borroughs - Memphis
18. Dallas : DE Daryl Sims - Wisconsin
19. New England : OLB Freddie Joe Nunn - Ole Miss
20. Chicago : WR Jessie Hester - Florida State
21. LA Rams : CB Jerry Gray - Texas
22. NY Giants : DT William Perry - Clemson
23. Denver : LB Alvin Toles - Tennessee
24. Houston : RB Lorenzo Hampton - Florida
25. New Orleans : OLB Emmanuel King - Alabama
26. Miami : RB Steve Sewell - Oklahoma
27. Seattle : C Trevor Matich - BYU
28. San Diego : G Mark Traynowicz - Nebraska
Other Notable Pick Changes
71. Green Bay : WR Andre Reed - Kutztown
April 30th, 1985
Omni Park Central Hotel
"With the 1st Pick in the 1985 NFL Draft the Buffalo Bills select DE Bruce Smith, Virginia Tech"
1. Buffalo : DE Bruce Smith - Virginia Tech
2. Cleveland : G Bill Fralic - Pittsburgh
3. Atlanta : DE Chris Doleman - Pittsburgh
4. Tampa Bay : DT Ray Childress - Texas A&M
5. Minnesota : OLB Duane Bickett - USC
6. Detroit : OT Lomas Brown - Florida
7. LA Raiders : OT Ken Ruettgers - USC
8. Indianapolis : DE Ron Holmes - Washington
9. Philadelphia : OT Kevin Allen - Indiana
10. Cincinnati : WR Al Toon - Wisconsin
11. Kansas City : WR Eddie Brown - Miami
12. New Orleans : CB Richard Johnson - Wisconsin
13. NY Jets : OT Jim Lachey - Ohio State
14. St Louis : TE Ethan Horton - North Carolina
15. Pittsburgh : DE Kevin Brooks - Michigan
16. San Francisco : WR Jerry Rice - Delta State
17. Buffalo : CB Derrick Borroughs - Memphis
18. Dallas : DE Daryl Sims - Wisconsin
19. New England : OLB Freddie Joe Nunn - Ole Miss
20. Chicago : WR Jessie Hester - Florida State
21. LA Rams : CB Jerry Gray - Texas
22. NY Giants : DT William Perry - Clemson
23. Denver : LB Alvin Toles - Tennessee
24. Houston : RB Lorenzo Hampton - Florida
25. New Orleans : OLB Emmanuel King - Alabama
26. Miami : RB Steve Sewell - Oklahoma
27. Seattle : C Trevor Matich - BYU
28. San Diego : G Mark Traynowicz - Nebraska
Other Notable Pick Changes
71. Green Bay : WR Andre Reed - Kutztown
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