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All-Time Greatest Jet: John Abraham vs Curley Johnson


John Abraham, DE (2000–2005) 7 votes

Curley Johnson, P–RB (1961–1968) 3 votes

Edgy MD
May 31 2023 09:33 AM

John AbrahamCurley Johnson
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DEP–RB–TE
2000–20051961–1968
First-Team All-Pro (2001). Three-time Pro-Bowler

(2001, 2002, 2004). NFL forced fumbles co-leader

(2001). Averaged 8.9 sacks per game over six Jetly

seasons. Tied Gastineau and Klecko's record with

four sacks in a single game. Second all-time in

forced fumbles by a Jet with 19.		Super Bowl III champion. Pro-Bowler (1965). Once

nailed a 79-yard punt. Set a franchise record in

1965, with a 45.8-yard punting average, that

wouldn't be broken until 2012. His final punt for

the Jets was the Jets' final play of Super Bowl III.
The only (I presume) Dallas Texan/New York Titan/

New York Jet/New York Giant. Having come from a

broken home and been raised by his grandmother,

he reached out and brought his three nephews into

his home when their family broke up.		As late as 1997 wrote to then-owner Leon Hess

about asking about doing some scouting for the

team: "Coach Ewbank once told me you never get

football out of your blood. I know now what he

meant. I miss being part of the Jets and would

love to do my part to help get us back to our Super

Bowl days."

Edgy MD
May 31 2023 12:47 PM
Re: All-Time Greatest Jet: John Abraham vs Curley Johnson

A punter/running back/tight end, as well as a Texan/Titan/Jet/Giant. That's a unique profile no matter how you cut it.



I'm throwing my vote to Curley.

Johnny Lunchbucket
May 31 2023 01:06 PM
Re: All-Time Greatest Jet: John Abraham vs Curley Johnson

I'm ignorant of Jet history but why is Curley in a red jersey?

Edgy MD
May 31 2023 01:20 PM
Re: All-Time Greatest Jet: John Abraham vs Curley Johnson

I'm gathering that was the look he rocked as a Dallas Texan. They would later morph into the Kansas City Chiefs, who continue to wear the color today.



Curley would morph into a Titan and, together with the rest of his team, from a Titan to a Jet.

ashie62
May 31 2023 04:51 PM
Re: All-Time Greatest Jet: John Abraham vs Curley Johnson

I do remember Curly and am voting with the AFL