Who Are The Best Quarterbacks In NFL History?

Who are the best quarterbacks in NFL history? This is a question that has been debated for years, and there are a number of different ways to answer it. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, and try to come to a definitive answer.

Pre-1970

Bart Starr, Quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956 to 1971, is the only player to have won five NFL championships. He was named MVP of the first two Super Bowls. Starr was a seventeen-time Pro Bowl selection and holds the record for the highest passer rating in a season.

Sammy Baugh

Few athletes can match the versatility of Sammy Baugh. He was an All-American quarterback at TCU and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He also played professional baseball and was an excellent punter. But it was on the gridiron where Baugh made his mark, leading the Washington Redskins to two NFL championships in 1937 and 1942. He was named NFL MVP in 1947 and was selected to six Pro Bowls.

Otto Graham

Otto Graham is a No. 4 seed in the NFL’s all-time greatest quarterback bracket. (Pre-1970 quarterbacks were not judged against each other because the game was so different back then.) The two-time NFL MVP and Hall of Famer led the Browns to 10 title game appearances in 10 years, winning seven. He is the only quarterback in NFL history to average more than 30 points per game for his career, and he did it in an era when offenses were much less sophisticated and passing was not nearly as prevalent as it is today.

Sid Luckman

Sidney “Sid” Luckman (November 21, 1916 – July 5, 1998) was an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1939 to 1950. During his 12 seasons with the Bears he led them to four NFL championships (1940, 1941, 1943, 1946).

1970-1979

There have been many great quarterbacks in NFL history, but who are the best of the best? In this article, we will take a look at the best quarterbacks from the 1970s. This was a decade that saw some great quarterbacks, including those who would go on to have Hall of Fame careers.

Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw was the first overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft, and he helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s. He was named the MVP of Super Bowl XIII and XIV, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989.

Roger Staubach

Roger Staubach was the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969 to 1979. He led the team to five Super Bowl appearances, winning two of them. Staubach was named Super Bowl MVP twice and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

Bob Griese

Bob Griese was the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins from 1967-1980. He was a 6-time Pro Bowler and a 2-time Super Bowl champion. Griese was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

1980-1989

When most people think of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, they think of guys like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees. But what about the quarterbacks who played in the 1980s? Guys like Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Steve Young. In this article, we are going to take a look at the best quarterbacks of the 1980s.

Joe Montana

Joe Montana, nicknamed Joe Cool and The Golden Joe, is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. He currently ranks first all-time in passer rating (122.5), completion percentage (70.2), and fourth in touchdown-to-interception ratio (3.38). Montana also had the most comebacks (31) in NFL history. Montana started 183 games over his 16 seasons in the NFL. He had 40 come-from-behind wins during games he started, 26 of which occurred in the 4th quarter or overtime periods, and completed 3 game winning drives in the final minutes of regulation or overtime.

In 1989, Montana won his third Super Bowl MVP Award for his performance during Super Bowl XXIV when he threw for a then-Super Bowl record 357 yards and five touchdowns, with zero interceptions, as he led the 49ers to a 55–10 win over the Denver Broncos.

Dan Marino

Dan Marino is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play football and is idolized by many young quarterbacks today. He played for the Miami Dolphins from 1983-1999 and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2005. During his career, he set or tied at least 47 NFL records, including most touchdown passes in a season (48) and most passing yards in a season (5,084). Marino was known for his quick release and strong arm, and he helped lead the Dolphins to the playoffs ten times. His best season was probably 1984, when he was named NFL MVP and led the Dolphins to a Super Bowl appearance.

John Elway

John Elway is considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time. He played his entire 16-year career with the Denver Broncos, winning two Super Bowls. Elway was a nine-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

1990-1999

Amongst the best quarterbacks in NFL history, Steve Young, Brett Favre, and John Elway led the league in the 1990s. These quarterbacks changed the game and set records that may never be broken.

Steve Young

Steve Young was born on October 11, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a former professional football player who was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. Young was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

Brett Favre

Brett Favre was selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons, but he was traded to the Green Bay Packers later that year. He became the Packers’ starting quarterback in 1992 and remained in that role for 16 seasons. During his time with Green Bay, Favre became one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history. He was a three-time league MVP and led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI. Favre retired from the NFL in 2010 after 21 seasons.

Troy Aikman

Retiring following the 2000 season with 32,942 career passing yards-the 15th most in NFL history at the time-and 165 touchdown passes, Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, his first year of eligibility. He is also a member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor.

2000-2010

There have been many great quarterbacks to grace the NFL over the years, but who are the best of the best? In this article, we’ll be counting down the top 5 quarterbacks of the 2000-2010 decade. This was a decade that saw many great players come and go, but these 5 quarterbacks really showed their stuff.

Tom Brady

Tom Brady is without a doubt one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He has played in ten Super Bowls, winning seven of them. He has also been named the Super Bowl MVP four times. In addition, he has been named the NFL MVP three times. Brady is the all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. He is also the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, at age 41.

Peyton Manning

Nearly every NFL expert has named Peyton Manning as the best quarterback of all-time. He has set numerous NFL records, including career passing yards (71,940) and career passing touchdowns (539). He was a 14-time Pro Bowler, four-time First-Team All-Pro, and two-time NFL MVP.

Drew Brees

Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Purdue University, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He left college as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Purdue and Big Ten Conference history, setting two NCAA records, 13 Big Ten Conference records, and 19 Purdue University records. As of 2019, he remains the Big Ten career leader in passing yards and touchdowns. For his many accomplishments and achievements, he has been elected to both the College Football Hall of Fame (2017) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2020).

2011-Present

In the past decade, the NFL has seen some of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game. From Tom Brady to Drew Brees, these quarterbacks have set records and led their teams to victory. But who is the best quarterback of this decade? Let’s take a look.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. He has led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl title and has been named the NFL MVP twice. He is also a six-time Pro Bowl selection.

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Wilson played college football for the University of Wisconsin during the 2011 season, in which he set the single-season FBS record for passing efficiency (191.8) and led the team to a Big Ten title and the 2012 Rose Bowl.

Wilson has won several awards, including being named Super Bowl XLVIII’s Most Valuable Player after leading the Seahawks to their first ever Super Bowl victory, as well as winning Super Bowl XLIX’s Pete Rozelle Trophy for being that game’s MVP. He has also been named to three Pro Bowls in his first four seasons (2013–2016). On July 31, 2015, Wilson signed a four-year contract extension with the Seahawks worth $87.6 million, making him, at that time, the second highest paid player in NFL history behind Aaron Rodgers.

Ben Roethlisberger

At 6’5” and 240 pounds, Ben Roethlisberger is a big quarterback. He also has a big arm, which allows him to make all the throws necessary to be successful in the NFL. Big Ben also has great mobility for a man his size, which makes him very difficult to sack. In his career, he’s been sacked an average of only 2.4 times per game, which is very good for a quarterback who drops back to pass as much as he does.