Quarterback
No. 14
Alabama
"Joe Willie with blond hair. Not so much the lifestyle, but the throwing arm- strong, accurate, nice touch.
Ultimately, injuries have taken young King Richard off his throne, allowing Matt Robinson to come on the scene. However, let there be no doubt the Jets' quarterback is Richard Todd.
Though he hasn't played one full season out of his three in the NFL, when he gets experience, he should be a great one. The Jets are getting him blocking up front and he has the receivers, too.
Born November 19, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama, he's another of the great Alabama passers (Dixie Howell, Harry Gilmer, Namath, Ken Stabler). Soft-spoken and polite, he built a beach house on Redneck Riviera."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1979 Edition)
"Richard has progressed rapidly in his three seasons with the Jets. He possesses the leadership capabilities to go with his extremely strong arm.
Richard led Alabama to three straight Southeast Conference titles during his collegiate career. He built a beach house in Alabama after the 1977 season."
-1979 Topps No. 41
