1. Richard John Bartel was born on February 3,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, and Arizona Cardinals.
Richard Bartel played college football for the Tarleton State Texans.
Richard Bartel played baseball in the Cincinnati Reds minor league organization.
Richard Bartel was selected as a pitcher by the Cincinnati Reds in the 17th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.
Richard Bartel pitched for the Gulf Coast League Reds from 2001 to 2003.
Richard Bartel completed 68-of-151 attempts, 797 yards, 4 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
Richard Bartel was signed as an undrafted free agent following an invite to participate in the Dallas Cowboys' mini-camp after the 2007 NFL draft.
Richard Bartel was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on November 26,2008, after quarterback Brady Quinn was placed on the injured reserve list.
Richard Bartel was activated from the practice squad on December 24,2008, when Ken Dorsey was placed on injured reserve.
Richard Bartel was waived by the Browns on September 5,2009.
The next year, head coach Jim Zorn was replaced with Mike Shanahan and Richard Bartel was cut on September 4,2010, after being passed on the depth chart by John Beck.
On December 7,2010, Richard Bartel was signed by the Arizona Cardinals after Max Hall was placed on the injured reserve list.
Richard Bartel played in his first regular season NFL game on January 2,2011, against the host San Francisco 49ers.
Richard Bartel played against the 49ers , replacing Skelton, on November 20,2011, while throwing his first touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald.
Richard Bartel was named quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football in January 2019, and became the offensive play-caller after offensive coordinator Michael Vick left the team in February 2019.
Richard Bartel is married to Alecia Richard Bartel and has five daughters and one son.