Harry Gilmer

Harry Gilmer is an established Commanders legend who finished his career with impressive passing yards. His legacy includes multiple Pro Bowl selections and a place among the franchise's all-time greats. Jayden Daniels is the current Commanders starter who is still early in his career and building toward his own legacy.

Harry Gilmer is not currently in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, though he had a solid NFL career. He finished with respectable career passing yards. While not enshrined in Canton, he remains an important part of Commanders franchise history and is remembered fondly by fans.

Harry Gilmer would likely thrive in today's pass-friendly NFL. Modern rules protecting quarterbacks and emphasizing aerial attacks would suit his skills. His 23 career touchdowns would translate to even better numbers with today's offensive schemes. The increased passing attempts and favorable rules would have inflated his already impressive career statistics.

On HeyTC's Commanders All-Time Quarterback Rankings, Harry Gilmer holds a 7.3 rating compared to Joe Theismann's 52.1. While Joe Theismann ranks higher, both quarterbacks are beloved Commanders franchise legends who made significant contributions to the team's history and success over their careers.