He made his first start in 1966, a loss in the snow at home to the expansion Atlanta Falcons on December 4. Following the 1966 season, Tarkenton demanded to be traded and was sent to the New York Giants for multiple draft picks and Van Brocklin stepped down as head coach.
He made his debut in 1966, a loss at home to the Atlanta Falcons on December 4th. Following the 1966 season, Tarkenton requested a trade and was sent to the New York Giants for multiple draft picks and Van Brocklin stepped down as head coach.