Dave Krieg is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons. He began his career as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks in 1980 and went on to play for several other teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Tennessee Oilers.
Krieg was known for his durability and toughness, playing in 213 games over the course of his career. He was also a prolific passer, throwing for over 38,000 yards and 261 touchdowns. Krieg was selected to three Pro Bowls and led his teams to the playoffs six times.
One of Krieg's most memorable moments came in the 1983 AFC Championship Game, when he led the Seahawks to a comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins. Trailing 20-13 in the fourth quarter, Krieg threw a touchdown pass to Paul Johns to tie the game, and then led the team on a game-winning drive in overtime.
Despite his success on the field, Krieg was often overlooked and underrated by fans and analysts. He was never considered one of the elite quarterbacks of his era, but he consistently put up solid numbers and helped his teams win games.
After retiring from the NFL in 1998, Krieg went on to coach high school football in Arizona. He was inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2004 and the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2010.
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