But when you get into a situation where you can acquire a proven leader, a proven quality player, an unselfish player, a guy who taken a team to the Super Bowl, I think you do it.

In 1976 he lost the starting quarterback job to Pat Haden. He previously held the record for most consecutive starts by a quarterback with 116 having since been surpassed by Brett Favre Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. Things were not easy for the young quarterback but Vermeil stood by his developing signal caller and soon the Eagles became a playoff team.

During his career Jaworski was also called the "Polish rifle" for his passing precision as a quarterback. He also owns part interest in the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. Jaworski was nicknamed "Jaws" by Philadelphia 76ers player (and now coach) Doug Collins prior to the 1981 Super Bowl.