At least he's not doing those cheesy Muscle Milk commercials anymore. The pressure seems to get to him. However, in the blistering cold, the Browns chose to pass and Sipe was intercepted in the end zone trying to get the ball to Hall of Fame TE Ozzie Newsome. From that logic, I figure I'm within my rights to bump the league's most polarizing player into the top 80. Before joining the Bills, Kelly spent two seasons with the Houston Gamblers of the USFL, winning league MVP honors in 1984. 1 overall pick by the Carolina Panthers out of Penn State and has played for several teams throughout his career, including when he started for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV, where the Giants were demolished by the best defense in league history, the 2000 Ravens. Rodgers' NFL career got off to a late start after playing a backup role to Brett Favre in his first three seasons in Green Bay. In 2017, Clausen joined the American Flag Football League and was paired up with legendary receiver Terrell Owens. He was the only real superstar of the expansion New Orleans Saints. That is unusually low for quarterbacks that played in Gabriel's era. He frequently led his teams to come-from-behind victories, earning himself the label "Captain Comeback," a title Roger Staubach earned before him. 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. Professional careers align with athletic peaks, and the aging process will eventually force everyone, even Hall of Fame locks such as Peyton Manning, to retire. The two rings did, however, jump him ahead of Roger Staubach. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Kosar did not have a prototypical build for an NFL quarterback, and tended to throw sidearm rather than with a conventional over-the-top motion. Many people believed that the Cardinals and Matt Leinart were a perfect combination after he fell to them at the #11 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Brady's status as a clutch player wasn't undermined, but his legacy was, and instead of No. His three Super Bowl MVP selections are surpassed only by Tom Brady. Especially in light of the fact that he's basically proven that on a personal level, he's pretty much a douche bag. The former 12th round pick out of Kentucky retired for the first time following the 1958 season when Bears owner George Halas demanded that he only be used as a kicker; however, with the formation of the AFL in 1960, Blanda began playing for the Houston Oilers as both a QB and a K, and he had his best years in Houston before finishing his career with the Oakland Raiders as a kicker and a backup to Daryle Lamonica. Campbell then began a stretch of five seasons in which he went from starter to bench and back to starter with both the Redskins and the Raiders. I'm still trying to figure out how this guy didn't stick anywhere. Yes, including Peyton Manning. Or maybe it's because he was always the solid quarterback that nobody seemed to want? 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. Hasselbeck has been to a Super Bowl, where his Seahawks lost to the Steelers (and interestingly the referee in that game recently admitted that he blew a few calls in that game in favor of Pittsburgh, not that it matters). He has served as a hero and role model for millions, both on and off the field. The first quarterback to start in Super Bowls with two different teams was Craig Morton, who appeared in the 1970 big game with the Dallas Cowboys and did the same in 1977 with the Denver Broncos. Lamonica was a winner, and it's hard to penalize him for not winning a Super Bowl against a stacked team like Vince Lombardi's Packers in Super Bowl II. No matter your feelings, Favre deserves a high spot on the list. Thus, the Broncos took an early lead in Super Bowl 50 and never trailed. McNabb's legacy is in desperate need of a Super Bowl victory, yet somehow I doubt that one is forthcoming. Note: Statistics in tables are for regular-season games. Elway's long and distinguished career is undeniably deserving of a top five spot; however, some would rank him even higher than where he is here. Following a successful five-year stint with the San Diego Chargers to begin his career, the former second-round pick out of Purdue wound up with the New Orleans Saints where his career really began to take off. Baugh also won two NFL championships, in addition to being twice named NFL Player of the Year. When he's not providing sports commentary, Quinn is often devoting his time to his family (he's married to the beautiful gymnast Alicia Sacramone) and his charity foundation. He'd do a lot of modern quarterbacks shame without any kind of adjustment for the new rules that favor offense. 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. After his career failed to ever get back on track, Bulger retired from the game and remained fairly under the radar. After a swirl of rumors, Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL after 22 seasons, though some fans hope hell reconsider and make a comeback. Staubach is recognized as one of the game's all time great quarterbacks, and with two Super Bowl rings in four appearances his career makes a strong case for the top ten, especially considering his multiple clutch performances to save Dallas over the years. Bradshaw was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989. RB Terrell Davis had one of the greatest single seasons ever in 1998. If it weren't for injuries and bad luck, Boller could have turned out to be a very good starting quarterback in the NFL. Usually when somebody opens his mouth it bites him in the behind, but judging from this photograph, Namath seemed pretty happy with the result- and the Jets' win over the Colts in Super Bowl III is one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Stabler's first major appearance in the public spotlight was in relief of an injured Daryle Lamonica in the 1972 playoff game between the Raiders and the Steelers. He started and ended the 1972 season, when the Dolphins were a perfect 17-0, though he was relieved by Earl Morrall following an injury in week 5 as mentioned earlier. The other "forgotten" Cowboys quarterback is Danny White, the guy who had the misfortune of playing between the tenures of two-time champion Roger Staubach and three-time champion Troy Aikman. Charley Johnson played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Oilers and Denver Broncos during his 15-year NFL career, and he's a member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. but we were using very old ideas and equipment and over the last 20 years we have evolved . Herb Scharfman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images, recently admitted that he blew a few calls. Warner then ended up with the Arizona Cardinals, and became only the second quarterback to start in two Super Bowls with two different teams. If you listen to a lot of NFL analysts these days, they seem ready to rank Eli much higher up this list already, though I will readily admit that he very well could climb with greater production. After winning Super Bowl 50 in 2016, Manning retired from the NFL. A onetime record holder for the most passing touchdowns in NFL history, Warren Moon was able to parlay his physical gifts and throwing acumen into a career that spanned from 1983 to 2000. However, it's not like the one ring by itself gives Favre a boost. 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. Manning became the first to start two Super Bowls with multiple franchises, with different head coaches each time (Dungy, Caldwell, Fox, and Kubiak). The arguments about what Namath did for the game are all completely valid, and make him a lock to stay on this list so long as the NFL exists, though he will fall as time goes on- his stats really don't support his mythical status. 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. Since his playing days ended, Quinn has stayed relevant in the sport by becoming a sports analyst for Fox Sports, and he's actually pretty good at it. Stats for active players are through the 2021 regular season. Yes, the life of an NFL quarterback would be pretty amazing. 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. But still to appear in every championship game in your career and win seven? 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. So there you have it: the No. In any event, the forward pass became a primary offensive weapon while Baugh was in the league, and "Slingin Sammy" was always at the forefront in terms of using this innovative approach. That will almost certainly never be matched. 1 overall pick in 1990 by the Indianapolis Colts, Jeff George was simply in the NFL a long time. Not a bad second career. That task fell to Marc Bulger. Starr was the face of the Packers franchise, and even if his stats aren't exactly eye-popping, the fact of the matter is- even if you call him a game manager. Tyler Maas. He would bounce in and out of retirement over the final three seasons of his 20-year career, ending it with short stints with the Jets and Vikings. Of all the good Cowboys quarterbacks, Don Meredith is probably the one who is most frequently forgotten. Baugh played three ways, offense, defense, and punter, leading the Washington Redskins to two NFL titles (1937 and 1942). Leinart finally decided to call it quits in 2012. He will forever be acknowledged for his high football IQ, relentless preparation, and immense character, both on and off the field. Jim Kelly, the best QB in Buffalo Bills franchise history, couldn't escape the curse that the city seems to live under. Not too many 13th round picks end up as NFL MVPs at some point, but that's just what Brian Sipe did. Quarterback of the Cleveland Browns from 1974-83, Sipe's career was okay, maybe above average, with one notable exception: the 1980 season. Griese had a 14-year professional football career, and all 14 years were with the Miami Dolphins. He won both the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award. Keep in mind that the only active players who rank highly on the countdown have enjoyed long and accomplished careers. 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. He simply won't go away. Johnson was the last quarterback . He has followed the footsteps of his father by breeding and racing horses, which can be extremely lucrative if done properly. Van Brocklin was a two-time NFL champion, once with each franchise, and is the holder of the NFL's single-game passing yardage record (554 yards). While he never made an appearance in the Super Bowl, his overall success as one of the most prolific passers of all time is matched and surpassed by only a select few. 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. I don't know how I did them.". Brady said in December on his "Let's Go!" The 25 Chicago Bears starting quarterbacks of the last 20 years, ranked. A two-time Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII), he's the youngest starting quarterback to win a Lombardi Trophy (age 23). If he does, hopefully it last longer than any of his starting gigs in the NFL. Maybe his actions will be forgotten in Pittsburgh; I'd put the probability at "very high" if the Steelers win another championship, and in reality Ben is likely to rise much higher than this when his career is over. Rumor has it that every time you say Kevin Kolb in Arizona, there's a warrant out for his arrest. . To be fair, he was injured in the 2000 AFC championship against the eventual champion Baltimore Ravens, but in 2002, Gannon had a Jake Delhomme-like performance, throwing five interceptions against the Bucs. 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. Some people feel that record is living on borrowed time, and yet, even the most prolific passers like Dan Marino and Peyton Manning have yet to take it down. But for Roger Staubach they did. Despite showing glimpses of his talent, Campbell was never able to find a system that he could shine in. He still holds the NFL record for passing yards per attempt (9.0). His 20-year run in New England is unprecedented: 17 division titles, nine Super Bowl appearances, and six world championships. A three-time NFL MVP (2007, '10, '17), Brady also has earned five All-Pro selections and 15 Pro Bowl invitations. After reversing his retirement decision last year, Tom Brady might be considering it for real this time after the Bucs were dumped from the NFL playoffs. Interestingly, showing just how much times have changed, Johnson continued his studies at Washington University in St. Louis while playing for the Cardinals, and he is now a professor of chemical engineering at New Mexico State. A Hall of Fame career, spent primarily with the Baltimore Colts, would include a victory in Super Bowl V to go along with three NFL championships. 135 TD passes 111 INT 17,199 passing yards 74.8 passer rating 3 Pro Bowls 1 NFL Player of the Year (1966) 97. He was part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017. 1 overall after trading with the Chargers, who got some guy named LaDainian Tomlinson at No. Manning isn't typically thought of as a "clutch" quarterback, and despite his gaudy numbers, I'd rather have guys who just don't seem to feel pressure. It's easy to forget about Troy Smith because of how short his NFL career ended up being. Broadway Joe may not have the statistical accomplishments of others on this list, but his legendary status, on and off the field, are more than enough to garner a place on the list. NFL record for lowest interception percentage in 1990. To be fair, Jeff Hostetler was actually the QB that played in the 1990 win, and if the gods had been on Buffalo's side that day, NFL history might be very different. He also holds several postseason records and is tied for the longest touchdown pass in NFL history (99 yards). He also stated that due to his age (38), he was getting injured more often than ever before. He would soon make his way to Green Bay in 1992 where he would flourish for the next 16 seasons. Favre's iron man streak of 292 consecutive starts (and counting) is maybe his most recognizable number, and while he owns a number of great records (i.e. Quarterbacks are often the highest paid player on the team and are commonly seen dating professional models; attending the biggest parties; and buying the biggest houses. It's a damn good thing that I did my diligence; I'd never heard of Jurgensen a week ago. That role was reserved for the fearsome Giants defense, led by Lawrence Taylor. According to Pro Football Reference, he spent most of his career with the Buffalo Bills, where he had five winning seasons in 12 years. Plunkett is also one of only four players (with Roger Staubach, Marcus Allen, and Desmond Howard) to win both the Heisman Trophy and the Super Bowl MVP award. Similarly, some retired quarterbacks leave a lasting impression because of their talent and personality (i.e., Brett Favre, Joe Montana, etc. Even while serving as a lightning rod, Stabler led the NFL in passing touchdowns in 1974, his MVP season, and again in 1976; however, following a contract dispute, Stabler was traded to the Houston Oilers, where he played for two years before playing out the final three years of his career with the New Orleans Saints. However, the sheer magnitude of that one upset earns the youngest Manning a relatively high spot compared to most active QBs. Bradshaw rarely put up phenomenal numbers during his 14 NFL regular seasons as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also garnered eight Pro Bowl selections and five All-Pro selections. In February 2022, the greatest quarterback of all time announced his retirement from professional sports at the age of 44. According to Pro Football Reference, his best season was 1980 with the Chicago Bears when he completed 53% of his passes for 2,039 yards and 11 touchdowns. He ranks in the top 10 in career passing yards, touchdown passes, attempts and completions, as well as total offense. Rivers spent the final season of his 17-year NFL career as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, leading them to a wild-card berth. His best years were 1974-1977, when he went to four straight Pro Bowls and his Cardinals made the playoffs twice. Because AFL/NFL stats don't always translate exactly, his strong career winning percentage really helps him on this list. Harrington had a skill set that seemed destined for NFL greatness, but unfortunately he was drafted by the downtrodden Detroit Lions. 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. He drove the Patriots down the field for a go-ahead touchdown with about 2:30 in the fourth quarter. During his 13-year career, Milt Plum played for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants. On top of that, the guy was forced to demonstrate remarkable mental fortitude- remember, he was the guy who had to replace BRETT FAVRE in Green Bay. Johnson played in the NFL for 17 seasons, most recently with the Dallas Cowboys in 2007, though he played with the Vikings, Redskins, and Bucs before joining the Cowboys for his final season. Could Orton be on the presidential ticket one day? But no matter how good the quarterback is, the run always comes to an end at some point. Delhomme still entertains his competitive spirt through coaching his daughters sports teams. He spent all 12 of his professional seasons in Dallas, where he would become the Cowboys' all-time career leader in wins, pass attempts and completions. Many teams would presumably still take a chance on the 46-year-old version of Brady, including the Buccaneers, so whether he continues his career is up to him. Coming out of college in 1978, Moon saw zero interest coming from the NFL and spent the first five years of his post-collegiate career in the Canadian Football League. 70. After leaving one storied franchise after the 1983 season, he landed with the Raiders in 1987 after spending time in the USFL, playing with them in both Los Angeles and Oakland. No press conference. He has opened up a Retro Fitness gym that has seemingly done very well since its debut in 2014. 2003 was statistically his best year. Unitas deserves every accolade he gets and then some as one of the league's all-time great quarterbacks. And if you're looking for the perfect quarterback to run that system, Warren Moon is your man. He was the first minority quarterback to win a Super Bowl (he is Hispanic). 1 quarterback of all time, "Joe Cool." Hoyer ended up appearing in six games with five starts that season, throwing for 1,445 yards with six. His seven Super Bowl rings are not only the most by any player but also more than any franchise. Like Bert Jones, it is sometimes difficult to figure out exactly how good Manning was simply because there was so little talent around him. The first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee, Peyton Manning has garnered more accomplishments than any other quarterback in NFL history. Furthermore, current New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has previously described Jones as the best "pure passer" that he ever saw. Over the course of his career, John Elway appeared in five Super Bowls, including two in his final two seasons in the league winning both. The former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback would light up the scoreboard one week, and completely fall apart the next. Dan Treacy is a content producer for Sporting News. He did win a Super Bowl ring, but it came while he was backing up Staubach in Super Bowl XII. Brees has thrown for 4,300 yards in four consecutive seasons, and is on pace to exceed that number yet again this year. It is especially important to note that while during most of Plum's career there was no formula for "QB rating," as the formula was developed in 1973. But unlike guys like Peyton Manning or Dan Marino, the two statistically best passers of their eras, Elway didn't also have the stats where one or two rings could jump a guy all the way to the top. The longtime Indianapolis Colts QB joined the Denver Broncos in 2012 following his release from the team after drafting Andrew Luck. Bears owner George Halas traded Layne to the New York Bulldogs, where Layne developed quickly even though he only played there for one season before joining the team with which he spent most of his career- the Detroit Lions. 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. The No. He was named an All-Pro an impressive 10 times and was invited to the Pro Bowl in all but three of his seasons (14). 1, he now falls to No. O'Donnell played for the Bengals, Jets and Titans after his time in Pittsburgh. January 16, 2023 12:40 pm ET. 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. But he did manage to take home NFL MVP honors in 1978, along with three Pro Bowl selections over the years. Prior to "18 and d'oh," many people were getting ready to crown Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback of all time. Get real. Rivers never looked back en route to a stellar 16-year run as a San Diego/Los Angeles Charger, winning more games than any other quarterback in franchise history. Speaking of Manning, you wont see him on this list. Regardless, Young will still go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. He only started one game for the Dolphins after Marino's retirement, but it was a big one. Clausen now spends his time with his family and raising his newborn son, Cooper Clausen.
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