Kurt Warner retired today. At my age I'm just starting to see great players retiring whose careers I've witnessed as adult an from beginning to end. Most people who know Warner have heard about his time in the Arena Football League, NFL Europe, and yes, stocking grocery shelves in Iowa before coming into the NFL.
The highlight of his famed career is obviously his Super Bowl win with the St. Louis Rams. He was an NFL rookie that year that only played because the quarterback in front of him, Trent Green, went down with a season ending injury. Warner led one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history over the solid D of the Tennessee Titans. Most remember it as one of the most exciting Super Bowls to date ending 1 yard short of a tie with not time left.
Warner's best year had to be the '08 season. He had about almost a 10 game streak of two touchdowns a game and averaged over 26 points a game. In '09 I did not think he'd come close to his number is '08 but he did, and won the division. He took part in one of the most exciting playoff games ever in a 51-45 victory over the Packers.
Kurt Warner is the kind of gentle warrior we may never see the likes of again. His devotion to God and his family are unparalled in sports these days. He and his odd wife will be missed. Goodbye Kurt.
He never played for my team (Broncos), but I always enjoyed watching him play. He was a great story and an inspiration to so many people, it's sad to see him retire.
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