Greatest QBs of All Time?

[IRISHDODGER]

This thread was inevitable w/ Brady on the cusp of history. To pick one is tough b/c of the different eras involved. I'm guessing most of us will be biased towards Joe Cool, but what better QB to have to argue for. My list is as follows & is purely subjective:


1. Joe Montana: 4 SB victories. 3 SB MVPs. Voted most clutch QB of all-time by SI.
Through this past season, he's had far better avg. stats/season than Brady. Came
back from career threatening injuries (elbow, back) to lead team to SB victory.
http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/me...?player_id=154

2. Johnny Unitas: 2 NFL World Champ., 1 SB victory. One of the most prolific QBs of all
time. Epitomized the perfect NFL QB for decades.
http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/me...?player_id=219

3. Tom Brady: on the verge of his 4th SB victory. Similar to Montana in his coolness
under pressure. Also on the verge of leading his team to a perfect 19-0 record.
His season avg. stats have been pretty average until this year. Until his record-
breaking 50 TD passes, his best season total was 28 (done twice). He's only 30, so
he could easily finish as the greatest of all time.

4. Dan Marino: the only thing he lacked was a Super Bowl victory. His numbers speak
for themselves.
http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/me...?player_id=238

5. Bart Starr: 5 NFL titles + victories in the first 2 SB. Part of one of the most
memorable squads of all time that was led by one of the greatest coaches of all
time. Based on world titles alone (7), he is unmatched.
http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/me...?player_id=200

6. Terry Bradshaw: 4 Super Bowl victories. Played on arguably one of the greatest
teams of all time. Like Starr, he's usually overlooked b/c of all the HOFers he
played with.
http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/me...p?player_id=31


Others worthy of being thrown in the mix: Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach, Fran Tarkenton, Joe Namath, John Elway, Y.A. Tittle, Otto Graham, etc.

I imagine no two posts will be identical, but that's what makes it interesting.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

Tom Brady---Greatest Ever even if they do not win tomorrow...I hate New England by the way.

 

[NDOM]

Tom Brady---Greatest Ever even if they do not win tomorrow...I hate New England by the way.

I'm going to have to go ahead and agree with you Polish.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

I respect your choice, but it's so subjective. I might agree w/ you both in five years, but I'm still sticking w/ Joe Cool for now. I remember when his career was believed to be over due to injury. He promptly came back and took the Niners to another SB victory. He even took the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game when he was well past his prime.

It's also safe to say that Montana never dabbled in the steroids or HGH. His scrawny ass wasn't too impressive until he started winging the ball downfield in a 2 minute drill. Anyway, I'll have to insist Brady get the win tomorrow before putting him in the mix of best of all time. That shouldn't be a problem for the Pats....I smell a blowout.

 

[gallup21]

Tommy Frazier?

sorry, just saw this guys highlights once in the Orange Bowl (?) against Miami...he was pretty good

 

[gallup21]

woops, im thinking NCAA, not NFL

 

[IrishinTN]

I respect Brady, but I don't think he's the greatest of all time. He is one of them, for sure, but I wuold have to go with Johnny Unitas. He did it in the golden age when quarterbacks didn't get to wear skirts (anybody remember that old Lambert quote?) and is a name associated with the sport, and will be for all time.

 

[Junkhead]

Tom Brady will be considered one of the best ever, but now, its too recent to appreciate it. The best QB ever to play in the NFL? For me, now, I'd still have to give it to Joe Montana.

 

[Win4Gipper]

In a short while Quinn will make this an easy arguement

 

[Rocket's Rocket Fan]

Where would you guys put Brett Farve at compared to these guys. I think he put up good numbers to be considered around the top too.

 

[IRISHIRISHFAN]

Terry Bradshaw doesnt get the respect he deserves he is always down the list when this subject is brought up.He would be my pick just barely over Montana

 

[IrishinTN]

I was thinking about Favre as I was typing my reply. He is a great one, that is for sure, but not better than those on this list. Top ten, I would think. The thing about these lists is the criteria you want to measure them by. I don't think Super Bowl wins is the only one, but obviously it is an important one. The thing is, when you consider it with that in mind, Favre only has won one.