It's probably because Orton retired without saying a word to anybody. He took the Panthers to a Super Bowl, where they lost to the New England Patriots in one of the Patriots' three titles in a four-year span. He is actually tied for fourth with Randall Cunningham and Robin Tote for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. As "pilot" of the famous "Air Coryell" offense, Dan Fouts was the quarterback for the San Diego Chargers in the 1970s and 1980s. Unfortunately, Leinart was never able to duplicate his collegiate success in the pros and lost his starting gig to the aging, yet amazing Kurt Warner on multiple occasions. In addition to playing for the Seahawks, he spent time with the Tennessee Titans before finishing his career with the Indianapolis Colts as one of the oldest NFL quarterbacks to ever put on the pads. Going just by the numbers, Namath really wasn't much of a player outside of a few good seasons, and some people would want to rank him higher. Obviously, the major knock on Tarkenton is that he never won a Super Bowl despite having multiple attempts with a great supporting cast around him. That might or might not be a fair assessment; however, the fact remains that Aikman didn't produce at such a high level in terms of his individual statistics as did other players of his era. He's done for the year, but Tony Romo has put up pretty decent numbers during his time in the NFL. He was part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017. The guy can flat out play, which is why the Steelers, a proud organization, were willing to give him another chance. He's tough as nails, too- he underwent secret surgery to repair a torn ACL before the Chargers' AFC championship game AND PLAYED IN THE GAME. While many retired NFL players spend years trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives after they retire, Harrington had a strong sense of self and passion for TV and music. He is tied with Peyton Manning for second with 186 career regular-season wins. The 45-year-old is making $15 million in 2022, most of which was included in a signing bonus, but the remainder of his complicated contract voids after the season. Ultimately when you get to the top few spots, you are obliged to nitpick, and nitpicking is enough for me to leave Elway at No. For his efforts, Fouts was named NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in 1982. Kolb, who used to spend his offseasons fishing and hunting wild boar, is now using his entrepreneurial skills to make a name for him in the business world in Texas. NFL Network reported in December that "all options are on the table" for Brady in 2023. If you put up Anderson's numbers against many QBs who are in the Hall, Anderson compares favorably. Clausen now spends his time with his family and raising his newborn son, Cooper Clausen. Just look at the TD/INT differential and QB rating and compare it to other QBs of the era. When you watch highlight films from the 1970s, you see a lot of Terry Bradshaw. Not exactly a name that jumps to mind when you think of quarterbacks from the '90s, but Blake was a pretty good one for several years in Cincinnati while he was throwing to Carl Pickens and Darnay Scott. When you think of the Dallas Cowboys through the years, you think of good quarterback play- indeed, even the less famous quarterbacks managed to make this list. Morton was replaced in 1971 as the Cowboys' quarterback by Roger Staubach, but Morton actually had a longer career than did "Captain Comeback," leaving Dallas in 1974. Moon never won an NFL championship- five Grey Cups in the CFL will have to do- but his numbers alone warrant such a high place on the list. You'll periodically hear Starr's name come up in discussions about the top quarterback of all time, though it is rare. However, the fact that a guy hasn't won a Super Bowl doesn't mean he wasn't one of the best to ever play the position. Gannon had an above average career in the NFL, and appeared in the Super Bowl against Tampa, which the Raiders lost. Check out some of his music on Youtube. 1 overall pick in 1990 by the Indianapolis Colts, Jeff George was simply in the NFL a long time. Tom Brady's retirement last offseason lasted all of 40 days, but the assumption entering 2022 seemed to be that this would be his final season. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Of course, his claim to fame in fans' memories are those two crucial interceptions he threw to Cowboys defensive back Larry Brown in Super Bowl XXX that were largely responsible for the Cowboys' victory over the Steelers. MORE:Brady to Dolphins? List of San Francisco 49ers starting quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo (2017-present) Nick Mullens (2018-2021) C. J. Beathard (2017-2021) These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. While Elway threw for over only 2,806 yards, he didnt need to do much more. Unitas deserves every accolade he gets and then some as one of the league's all-time great quarterbacks. but we were using very old ideas and equipment and over the last 20 years we have evolved . When Joey Harrington was at Oregon, he straight up torched opposing defenses on almost every Saturday. Tom Brady's retirement last offseason lasted all of 40 days, but the assumption entering 2022 seemed to be that this would be his final season. Currently, he works as an ESPN NFL analyst. If luck works in favor of the Lions now that the curse has expired, Stafford very well might be the guy to break the Bobby Layne jinx. Luckman's bio is pretty hilarious; despite the fact that he was given the chance to play professional football, he originally planned to decline the opportunity and work at a relative's TRUCKING COMPANY. If you talk to Troy Aikman, he'll tell you that he thinks he should be much higher; that because of the system he played in which was run-based he never got the chance to show what he could do. Tarkenton is rightly remembered as a great scrambler, but sometimes people forget exactly how good he was as a passer. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the team. In fact, Kolb never played another snap in the NFL after the Cardinals released him in 2013 and he retired following a concussion sustained in preseason with the Bills. The Cards gave him the huge deal based off a few good games with the Eagles, which clearly wasn't enough of a sample size. He had all the physical tools anyone could ask for, and yet he simply couldn't put it all together. George played for seven teams in a 14-year career. Flutie might be the best player in the history of the Canadian Football League, and I'd love to rank him higher because this guy is the man. Nevertheless, Bulger has a lightning-fast release and shouldn't be dismissed when he is under centerthe guy has enough talent to make it go when he's surrounded by enough weapons. The Chargers lost, but the gutty performance certainly vouches for the guy's toughness. However, prior to that point, Elway spent his career as the guy who couldn't win the big one, much like Marino in that regard. In case you were curious, the 50th year since Layne's departure was the season when the Lions had the only 0-16 season in NFL history. No matter your feelings, Favre deserves a high spot on the list. We dont blame you if you dont remember the highlights from Vince Evans career, as there werent many. The Hall has room for Joe Namath but not for Ken Anderson? He took over a team ranked dead last in defense, and quarterback Scott Mitchell, who rewrote Utah's record book, entered the NFL Draft after his coach Jim Fassel was fired. The first modern quarterback to appear on this list, Chad Pennington spent most of his career with the New York Jets, though he now plays for the Miami Dolphins. Favre built a legacy in Green Bay, leading the Packers to back-to-back Super Bowls (XXXI and XXXII) and a world championship in 1996 (XXXI). While Brady might not play for the Buccaneers next season, he's set to count just over $35 million against the cap for Tampa Bay in 2023. The former Boston College Eagle and Heisman Trophy winner might be best known for his famous Hail Mary against Miami in 1984, and he was part of a major quarterback controversy with Rob Johnson in Buffalo. When he became a member of the 1972 Miami Dolphins the only team to ever go undefeated from start to finish over a regular season and an entire playoff in NFL history quarterback Earl Morrall had already been a professional football player for 17 seasons. Neil Lomax's nine year career, all with the Cardinals (both the St. Louis and Phoenix versions), was occasionally brilliant and occasionally warranted benching him. The longtime Indianapolis Colts QB joined the Denver Broncos in 2012 following his release from the team after drafting Andrew Luck. Besides, anybody who has appeared on the cover of Madden had to be pretty good at some point! He has opened up a Retro Fitness gym that has seemingly done very well since its debut in 2014. Ultimately, though, Simms is diminished to some extent by the fact that he was never the biggest reason his team was winning during his tenure with the Giants. It would be sacrilege to have an NFLs greatest quarterback list without Joe Willie Namath. In February 2022, the greatest quarterback of all time announced his retirement from professional sports at the age of 44. While the quarterback position has certainly evolved throughout history there have been those field generals who have distinguished themselves from their peers regardless of the era in which they played. According to Pro Football Reference, Earl was drafted at 22 and was 38 when the Dolphins went on their historic run. Perhaps the most unbreakable record in professional football is Unitas's record of 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass. He was a three-time NFL MVP, and he won two MVP awards as a member of the AAFC. Nevertheless, he had a tremendously productive career, ranking 25th all time in TD passes. But in a bizarre turn of events, Rivers was immediately traded to the Chargers for No. Warner was out of a job. Despite having some sporadic success in the NFL, especially with the 49ers in 2010, Smith failed to remain in the league and was forced to play in the Canadian Football League until he retired in 2014. The 2007 NFL Draft was "headlined" by JaMarcus Russell, arguably the most severe quarterback bust of all time and a first-overall whiff who set the Raiders back years. He has the talent to move up, but bottom line: It's way too early for him to be any higher, despite a great season. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Bears. The fact that his career has gone continually downhill since the early 2000s has made some people forget the few seasons where Culpepper was among the best passers in the NFL. Although this was a disturbing scene for a former starting NFL quarterback, what caught national attention was the fact that after his arrest, Jackson asked for a public defender because he didn't have any money to afford a lawyer. He quarterbacked the Patriots during the 1978 season, during which that Patriots team set a record for total team rushing yardage that still stands today (3,156 yards). A classic "one-hit wonder," Steve Beuerlein was one of the league's best players in 1999, when he led the NFL with over 4,400 passing yards, setting many single-season franchise records with the Carolina Panthers. While he never made it the Super Bowl, he did win five Grey Cups (CFL championships) in his six seasons in the CFL. Still, despite not being the guy on the field for the record-breaking year, Green had a long and largely successful career in the league, though he ended up with the Kansas City Chiefs during his Pro Bowl seasons. A title that has since been passed on to Tom Brady. Dallas always seemed to be behind late in the game and Staubach always seemed to come through to win at the last possible moment. However, despite the gaudy offensive numbers, Fouts's teams never appeared in a Super Bowl, though they did get to the AFC title game in 1980 and 1981. Because of his game-manager style, Boller was able to extend his career for more seasons because of his reliability. Flutie eventually returned to the NFL in 1998 to head up the signal calling for the Buffalo Bills and finally retired in 2005 after a season with the same Patriots that first gave him a starting position. Throughout his career, Griese called his own plays. Good enough to crack the top 30, Phil Simms won two Super Bowls as a member of the New York Giants, first in Super Bowl XXI and then again in Super Bowl XXV. You can read. During his tenure in St. Louis, Warner won two league MVPs and went to three Pro Bowls. Still, the Cardinals didn't make very many deep playoff runs during Hart's career, which hurts his ranking on this list. After leaving Philadelphia, Jaworski played with Miami and finished his career in Kansas City. It isn't necessarily something that the NFL likes to talk about, but it bears repeating. Morrall started for injured Dolphins QB Bob Griese during the 1972 season for the Miami Dolphins and was part of the league's only undefeated team in history, though he was benched in favor of Griese during the team's playoff run. I have ranked the top 100 quarterbacks in NFL history, and because I'm writing the article, I get the privilege of unilaterally deciding who was better than who. By the time he played his last season in Baltimore in 2001, he was just a shadow of what he had once been. He appears to be a fairly safe bet for eventual induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Aaron Brooks played his college ball at the University of Virginia, and when he entered the league as a fourth-round draft pick, he was initially backing up Brett Favre and Matt Hasselbeck. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@PFN365) to stay up to date with all things around the NFL. It might not be fair, and I'm not going to pretend that there's no bias at all in this article. Nowadays, Garrard remains a staple in the Northern Florida community. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. After winning a national championship at Notre Dame, Joe Cool or The Comeback Kid as he is often referred, would go on to a legendary career with the 49ers. In total, Moon would receive nine invitations to the Pro Bowl. More recently, Smith (on the right in the photo above) became part of a group (including Ted Ginn Sr. and Eric Metcalf) to help bring medical marijuana dispensaries to the Cleveland area. No Twitter update. Moon would spend the majority of his NFL career in Houston running the Oilers' famed run-and-shoot offense. The winningest quarterback in NFL history (278 victories, regular season and postseason), Brady is No. Unitas is without question a top-three or top-five quarterback in NFL history, and there is a strong case for him to be as high as he is here. After playing at Southern Illinois in Carbondale, Jim Hart joined the St. Louis Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) in 1966 and played for the team until 1983 before wrapping up his career with the Washington Redskins, according to the NFL. Kind of hard to believe, but it's true. However, the sheer magnitude of that one upset earns the youngest Manning a relatively high spot compared to most active QBs. He never fully regained form after that historically bad performance. He will forever be acknowledged for his high football IQ, relentless preparation, and immense character, both on and off the field. Brees ended his career with highlights including earning the title of Super Bowl XLIV MVP for the 2009 season and having the second-highest pass completion percentage in the NFL, behind only Tom Brady. Of course, to be No. Clausen left the NFL quietly after the 2015 NFL season. It is also difficult to argue that Drew Brees wasn't the best QB in the leaguelast year. Plunkett might be the worst quarterback to ever win two Super Bowls, but the point remains the man still did win two Super Bowls, both with the Oakland Raiders, winning the Super Bowl MVP in his first go-round. He did win a Super Bowl ring, but it came while he was backing up Staubach in Super Bowl XII. NFL Network also said that Brady entered the season planning to retire but could be open to considering his options in free agency. Stroud waited until the last day to let everyone know his plans and released a statement saying the decision was very difficult . Delhomme is also an investment banker and was named a chairmen of MidSouth Bancorp. Long years of suffering had ended, and what a celebration it was. What is really interesting about Dawson's career is that he was drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers but never got a chance to play when the Steelers acquired Bobby Layne in a trade with Detroit. McBride's first two quarterbacks were Mike Richmond (Mitchell's 1989 backup), and JC transfer Jason Woods. Speaking of Manning, you wont see him on this list. Byron Leftwich was selected with the #7 overall pick in the the 2003 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars and nearly immediately became the starter, even jumping David Garrard on the depth chart to do so. Fouts never made it to the Super Bowl, which obviously hurts his overall stock to some degree, but his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993 speaks volumes. Grossman had a roller coaster career as a starter in the NFL, most notable during the 2006 season in which he led the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl despite his propensity for costly turnovers and many fans calling for him to be benched. In the 1970s, the Dallas Cowboys were "America's Team," and during the same time period, Roger Staubach became the team leader: "Captain America" or "Captain Comeback." Doesn't seem very likely coming out of the NFC West this year. His four-touchdown performance in Super Bowl XXVII earned him MVP honors. Hostetler technically won a Super Bowl as a starting quarterback, but he lost the starting job to Phil Simms the next season and had trouble staying healthy, which eventually landed him with the Oakland Raiders and eventually the Washington Redskins. Krieg, pictured here as a member of the Houston Oilers, his last team, spent the first 11 years of his career in Seattle. One, he only has one NFL title. Of course, you can also do better, and that's why he's only No. Collins' best asset is his tremendous longevity, and he's been a serviceable starter for his entire careermost recently when the Titans were 13-3 but lost to the Wild Card Baltimore Ravens as the No. Every season, Rivers just keeps slinging the ball around, and frankly it doesn't seem to matter who is catching it because Rivers just makes it all go, and that's exactly what he's been doing since he became San Diego's starter. However, he enjoyed a long and successful career with the Browns, although the Browns' bad luck from Red Right 88 continued all through Kosar's career as well. Imagine what could have happened if Moon, who retired at 44, was able to spend those seasons in the NFL. The NC State product was selected fourth overall by the Giants in the famed 2004 QB draft class that also included Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning. He also holds practically every passing record in Chargers' franchise history, including passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions, and completion percentage. Despite the "phantom sack," Jim Everett does indeed appear on the countdown at No. 7 TD passes in one game (tied for NFL record). Still, it's hard to argue with the results. Jaworski was the centerpiece of the Eagles team that went to Super Bowl XV, where Philly was defeated by the Oakland Raiders. Meredith was a great player who consistently led the Cowboys to good seasons, but he suffers in the ratings for his losses to Vince Lombardi's Packers in the 1966 and 1967 championship gamesthe latter being the famous "Ice Bowl" in Green Bay. Harrington turned those passions into a reality as he is now a well accomplished jazz pianist and a very likeable reporter for a local Portland news station. Instead, Green got hurt and was out for the season which made way for some guy named Kurt Warner who had been bagging groceries a year before at the same time. He was a solid but unspectacular player. If there was ever a guy who is forgotten in NFL history, it's this guy. The 25 Chicago Bears starting quarterbacks of the last 20 years, ranked. Drew Bledsoe was famous for one thing: being a water buffalo in the pocket. Brunell next moved to the Washington Redskins, where he played solid but unspectacular football as the starter, before being benched in favor of first round draft choice Jason Campbell. Nothing. In any event, following the 1989 game in which Everett pretty much got killed by the 49ers defensive front for the entire game, Everett was perceived by many as someone who shied away from contact. Brady also said that he hadn't thought about potentially retiring during the season. While the significant part of his career is likely done, he's a feel-good story about a guy who played in NFL Europe, then finally landed a gig with the Saints before ending up in Carolina, where he played his best years. He has served as a hero and role model for millions, both on and off the field. Griese played in the actual Super Bowl that year. He was selected No. Norm Van Brocklin played the first nine years of his twelve year career with the Los Angeles Rams and then finished his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He would ultimately win five NFL titles in total, two via Super Bowls I and II. Going purely by numbers, Randall Cunningham probably shouldn't be this high on the list. 7 spot. He then signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent prior to the 2020 season and promptly led the Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV, earning MVP honors for a record fifth time. Manning holds multiple NFL records, both single-season and career. I'd bet that some guys on this list would trade their higher standing just to have one. Regardless, he has achieved legendary status in 14 seasons as a starting NFL quarterback. In fairness, the guy backed up Joe Montana, John Elway, Steve Young and a few others appearing in the top category. Montana's Niners won one Super Bowl without Jerry Rice and two without Roger Craig; he also won at different times in his career. Griese had a 14-year professional football career, and all 14 years were with the Miami Dolphins. I tried to downplay it for a couple of years, much like I tried to find ways to bump Ben Roethlisberger further down on this list. Stabler's Raiders, following a defeat of the Steelers, went on to win Super Bowl XI over the Minnesota Vikings. The perfect example of a quarterback that teams wouldn't use as their franchise guy because he didn't look like an NFL quarterback. He signed with the Denver Broncos before the 2003 season, and in Denver he enjoyed his best seasons as a professional before being traded to Tampa Bay following his replacement as the starting QB by then-rookie QB Jay Cutler. If you are looking for an offense that could score at will, this could be it. Bartkowski played in the league 11 years, the first 10 with the Atlanta Falcons before finishing his career with the Los Angeles Rams. 1 quarterback of all time. Lomax's career was shortened by his nagging need for hip replacement surgery, which he underwent in 1991. He only started one game for the Dolphins after Marino's retirement, but it was a big one. Otto Graham played for ten years with the Cleveland Browns, and in all ten seasons, Graham led the Browns the championship game. This is the one player who was really good when I was young that is still playing at a high level, a true iron man. Even in his lone Super Bowl loss, Brady did what he had to do. He began his career with the 49ers before being selected in the 1967 expansion draft by a new expansion team, the New Orleans Saints. Smith was a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback during his time at Ohio State but wasn't drafted until the 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft. The last time I checked, Aikman has three Super Bowl rings. 13m ago. Sounds contradictory, but all of the guys ahead of him have something that he doesn't. Of all the good Cowboys quarterbacks, Don Meredith is probably the one who is most frequently forgotten. 66.1 percent completion percentage (best all-time), Early in his career, Jeff Hostetler backed up Phil Simms for the New York Giants and became an NFL starter only after Simms was injured in a game in December 1990. 12 jersey has been retired by the 49ers, and yet he's probably only remembered as the third-greatest quarterback in franchise history. Neil O'Donnell's major claim to fame, statistically, is that he retired with the lowest interception rate of any quarterback in NFL history, though he has now relinquished that title. Thanks to his background as a collegiate running back, Graham rushed for 44 touchdowns during his 10-year professional career. 32 overall. To me, Young and Favre are about the same. It's possible that no quarterback in the last decade was treated as unfairly as Jason Campbell. Bert Jones was selected second overall in the 1973 NFL draft by the Baltimore Colts to be the eventual successor to all-everything QB Johnny Unitas, and he played at Memorial Stadium for eight seasons. When the Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV, he quarterbacked that team instead of an injured Trent Green. He won both the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award. Of the top two, Aikman is the first to appear.
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