40 Facts About Dave Krieg

David Michael Krieg is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League.

Dave Krieg attended Milton College in his home state of Wisconsin and made the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.

At Milton, a now-defunct small private college in Milton, Wisconsin, Dave Krieg began as the 7th-string quarterback for his school's NAIA team, the Wildcats.

In 19 seasons, Dave Krieg played in 213 games, completed 58.5 percent of his passes for 38,147 passing yards, 261 touchdowns, 199 interceptions and an 81.5 rating.

Dave Krieg had 417 rushing attempts for 1,261 yards and 13 touchdowns and 3 pass receptions for 10 yards.

Dave Krieg played in 12 postseason games, and completed 51.1 percent of his passes for 1,895 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 70.86 rating.

Dave Krieg had 17 rushing attempts for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

Undrafted in 1980, Dave Krieg tried out for the Seahawks and caught on as a third-string quarterback.

When injuries sidelined Jim Zorn late in the season, Dave Krieg started the last three games and played well, helping the team record two of its six wins that year.

Dave Krieg began the strike-shortened 1982 season as the Seahawks' starting quarterback and played respectably until a thumb injury sidelined him for several weeks.

When Zorn continued to struggle in the final game of the season, Coach Mike McCormack inserted Dave Krieg, who rallied Seattle to a victory over the Denver Broncos.

Dave Krieg played brilliantly in the wild card round of the playoffs, helping his team rout Steve DeBerg and the Broncos in the Kingdome.

Dave Krieg played well in Miami the following week, but the Dolphins defeated the Seahawks and went on to lose Super Bowl XIX.

Dave Krieg's inconsistency contributed to the mediocrity of the Seahawks in 1985.

Dave Krieg proceeded to lead the Seahawks to another playoff appearance, but Dave Krieg's performance failed to prevent a narrow loss on the road in the first round against the Houston Oilers.

Dave Krieg placed third overall, behind Willie Gault and Herschel Walker.

Dave Krieg placed first in the basketball and rowing events, beating athletes including Gault, Walker, Randall Cunningham, Evander Holyfield, and Carl Lewis.

In 1989, Dave Krieg struggled to lead an offense depleted by injuries.

Dave Krieg's burden grew heavier in 1990, with the retirement of Largent and the continued decline of the offensive line and the running game.

Dave Krieg's play ranged from awful to mediocre to good to brilliant.

However, on the last play of the game, as time expired, Thomas closed in for yet another apparent sack, but Dave Krieg eluded the linebacker and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Paul Skansi for the win.

Seattle General Manager Tom Flores decided to retain Stouffer and McGwire, and to let Dave Krieg become a free agent.

However, Dave Krieg still saw substantial action in 1993, relieving Montana in six games, and starting five games for the oft-injured Hall of Famer.

In relief, Dave Krieg threw just one pass, a 23-yard touchdown.

Dave Krieg led a 90-yard touchdown drive to bring the Chiefs within 7 points, but the Buffalo Bills scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to qualify for their fourth straight Super Bowl appearance.

In 1994, Dave Krieg signed with the Detroit Lions to back up Scott Mitchell.

Dave Krieg came off the bench and ignited a dynamic offense showcasing the talents of running back Barry Sanders and wide receiver Herman Moore.

However, operating behind a porous offensive line, Dave Krieg had another inconsistent year.

Statistically, Dave Krieg's performance was inconsistent: his passer rating ranged from subpar to mediocre to good to outstanding.

Dave Krieg finished his career with the Tennessee Oilers, backing up the seldom-injured Steve McNair in 1997 and 1998.

Dave Krieg went 1-of-3 for 10 yards while being sacked twice.

Dave Krieg was released by the rechristened Tennessee Titans in July 1999 after the team signed Neil O'Donnell to backup McNair.

Dave Krieg was not in training camp that season, but intended on playing a 20th NFL season.

Dave Krieg wouldn't make his retirement official until 2000 after no takers emerged for his services.

Dave Krieg retired as a Seahawk, and held his press conference in Cheney because it was the site of his first camp in 1980.

For many years Dave Krieg held the NFL record for most career fumbles, a result of both a lengthy career at quarterback and unusually small hands for the position.

Dave Krieg has now been surpassed by both Brett Favre and Warren Moon for career fumbles.

Dave Krieg is a motivational speaker and real estate investor in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dave Krieg was inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2004.

Dave Krieg became part owner of the af2's Green Bay Blizzard in 2007 along with former Green Bay Packer linebacker Brian Noble.