Quarterback Quatrains

Quarterback Quatrains

Quarterback Quatrains

How do you determine who is the best?

Is it touchdowns, wins, or Super Bowls?

If you were the team’s new quarterback,

What would be your dreams and goals?

Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers

He is the reigning Super Bowl champion,

A great leadership performance to win it all.

After this year’s eight and o start,What do you see for him in your

crystal ball?

Tom BradyNew England

Patriots

He has the most Super Bowl victories,

Records and dazzling throws galore.

He has been close a number of times,

Is this the year he gets number four?

Michael VickPhiladelphia Eagles

He fascinates you with his runs and throws,

Our city loves a winner as everyone knows.

The Cowboys and The Giants are our foes,

Let’s see how this year’s Super Bowl quest goes.

Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts

A neck injury is ending an awesome career,

His list of records is without equal.

We wish for a safe and speedy recovery,

And hope to marvel at his sequel.

Ellie ManningNew York Giants

A strangely quiet quarterback, But like his brother he has a ring.How do we measure his success,

Is an often perplexing thing.

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

He brought Super Bowl gloryTo a town destroyed in a disaster.

Surpassed now by the Packers and more,

Teams who seem to be bigger and faster.

Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers

He has all the tools to be a champ,

A great understanding and great arm.

Now if only his offensive lineman,Could keep him from mayhem and

harm.

Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers

He is the new guy,They always go to the poorest

team.How long do you estimate,

Before he reaches that illusive dream???

Joe FlaccoBaltimore Ravens

Would Flacco be Poe’s favorite Raven?

I guess, if he were a football fan.?He won’t break our Telltale Heart,Following his present touchdown

plan.

Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions

Detroit is the Motor City,With QB Stafford sleeker than a

Ford.When he gets some needed

support,How many touchdowns will he

have scored?

Sport Poetry

What other forms of poetry can you use in highlighting your sports’ favorites.We used the Haiku format on the next page to introduce Mark Sanchez. Can you use prose or another style in your

descriptions?

Mark SanchezNew York Jets

(Haiku)

The Jet’s exciter,Great wins at every level,Wants Super Bowl now.

Blaine Gabbert

JacksonvilleJaguars

How would you describe the new rookies in the National Football

League?.

Tim TebowDenver Broncos

Tim Tebow had a great record with Florida at the college level, but

everyone predicts he won’t make it in the pros. Can you express your critique of his skills or your success prediction

in poem form?

Additional Ideas

Pick another position or another sport to highlight in poem form. Have you

tried this with the best of the old timers or Hall of Fame members? How about keeping it closer to home with poetic portraits of family members as your

subject.