Drew Bledsoe Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

I don't like to talk to a bunch of people. I'll put it that way. But people call and, you know, try to give you moral support.

I kind of picked up the game at an early age. The way that other kids would learn what a fork or a spoon is.

I talk to the family and friends.

The amount of work and the amount of both physical and emotional investment it takes to get to the top.

You know, it's a different deal - throwing a football as opposed to throwing a baseball.

Trivia

Drew Bledsoe was in the NFL for about 13 years.

He started immediately the season after he was drafted and by his second year he set the record for most passing attempts (70) and completions (45).

Drew was drafted with the 1st overall pick in the NFL draft by The New England Patriots.

Drew went to Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla,Washington and was named to the first team all-state selection by the Tacoma News Tribune.

Drew is 4-3 in playoff appearances.

Bledsoe and the New England Patriots lost Super Bowl XXXI to the Green Bay Packers 35-21.

In 1992 Drew finished 8th in Heisman voting.

Ranks 7th all-time in passing yards.

He ranks 5th all-time in career pass attempts.

He has 736 career rushing yards.

Has thrown 198 interceptions in his career.

He averages 6.6 yards per passing attempt.

Has a career completion percentage of 57.3%.

Has completed 3,749 passes in his career.