Warren Moon – QB (1994-1996)
Previously a Houston Oilers lifer, Warren Moon signed on with the Vikings in 1994. Minnesota had recently concluded another veteran quarterback experiment with former Chicago Bears signal-caller Jim McMahon. In 1993, McMahon’s performance was tolerable but was not one to hitch the franchise’s wagon.
The Vikings turned to run-and-shoot fireballer Warren Moon. The experiment began about a half-decade too soon. In the manner Moon tossed the ball around the field, he would have been a flawless fit for wideout Randy Moss. Yet by the time Moss entered the NFL, Moon was 42 years of age and wrapping up his career in Seattle.
With Warren Moon calling the shots, the former Oiler was elected to two Pro Bowls, and the Vikings appeared in one playoff game. This occurred on New Year’s Day 1995 when Minnesota fell to Chicago. It was the only time in history the two divisional rivals have locked horns in the postseason.
Because the Vikings have historically played quarterback carousel, Moon ranks sixth on the franchise’s leaderboard in both passing yards and touchdowns. And, there is a very likely possibility that current signal-caller Kirk Cousins will surpass Moon on both lists in 2020 if he remains healthy.