who is the best QB's in history?

Answer 1

Tough question to field. Had Marino won a Super Bowl or two he would have been my choice. He's #1 in completions, passing td's, and yards passed. But he didn't win the soup.

Joe Montana played in a horrible division that the 49ers beat up on for ages. Did not have a lot of competition.

I would have to say "Captain Comeback" Roger Staubach. He was 2-2 in Super Bowls. Should have been 3-1 had it not been for a Jackie Smith dropped td. Orchestrated some of the most memorable comebacks in NFL history in only 10 years of play.
His teammates always knew they could win with him at the helm.

Answer 2

Whoever said Tom Brady should be shot...he's good, not great

As for the best in history, thats always a debate. Had Marino actually won a SB he would have been the greatest to play the game, but he didnt, so now we get to have this debate.

For every record that Marino doesnt hold, its held by one of 3 guys: Favre, Elway or Manning. Manning is still young and will probably be the best QB ever, but as of right now he has a lot of work to do.

Favre always had a great team around him and yet never managed to really do much after his super bowl win over the...Patriots...who should not have made the SB that year

So the debate goes between Elway and Marino, the class of '83. Marino holds the records, Elway is second on most of them, but has the one thing Marino never could get, the rings. Elway led his team to 5 SB's, winning 2 of them. Hell, the Broncos had no business being in any of the SBs they were in during the 80's. The single greatest drive in history (The Drive vs Cleveland) was thanks to John Elway, thus putting his name in the record books as the greatest comeback quarterback of all time (sorry Montana, but you had a better WR than any QB ever had, you better have done good with Mr. Jerry Rice).

Face it, without Elway the Broncos would be nothing, they would have had no playoffs, no super bowls, no nothing. The entire history would be based on the "Orange Crush" defense of the 70's which never won them a SB anyway. Instead, the Broncos history has been handwritten by John Elway. The team still struggles to this day without #7. How have the other teams faired without their studs? I think the 49ers did just fine after Montana (see Young, Steve), the Packers are sucking now with Favre so that doesnt help his cause, and Miami is the only team that really can say they've sucked since losing their HOF QB. But then again, Elway left with years left in him, he left after his 2nd SB trophy, he could have stayed, but he left the game on top, the way any player wishes he could leave the game, as a champion.

Answer 3

1- Terry Bradshaw. If we're talking strictly about what guy do I want in there to win the Super Bowl, Terry is the guy.
(2-Joe Namath 3- John Elway )

If you're saying who is the best, stats-wise or at passing, well then its closer between Dan Fouts or Dan Marino. I always felt Fouts was the best pure passer. if given time he was deadly. But, when he felt pressure, he wasn't anywhere near Staubach or Tarkenton, two great scramblers.

Kenny Stabler was an underrated leader out there who led some very good Oakland teams. John Elway was a great competitor and could run and throw the ball. Joe Montana was another great competitor, but arguably Steve Young was as good as Montana.

i'd also like to add that over the course of his collegiate and pro careers, I can recall no other player that has given me more joy in watching than Doug Floutie- thanks for the memories. Like Staubach and Tarkenton, the game is never over until all the time is gone off the clock and even if you lose, ytou don't feel too bad because you know Doug gave it everything he had

Answer 4

If you do your homework you'll find that Otto Graham stacks up with the very best in history. I know he is "old school" but do the research and you will find some amazing facts about his career. As far as modern day QB's, depending on the offensive structure, of their teams, Montana, Elway, Marino, Favre, can be thrown in a hat with maybe Tom Brady. Don't forget Terry Bradshaw, one of only two QB's to win four super bowls, the other being Montana. There really is no clear answer to the question.

Answer 5

The Top 5 QBs I've had the pleasure to watch in 40+ years of football viewing:
1) Elway
2) Marino
3) Unitas
4) Staubach
5) Montana

Answer 6

Sorry guys winning the most Superbowls don't make you the best quarterback. Otherwise Charles Haley would be considered the best Defensive end. (Over Reggie White? Yeah right) Marino has to be the best of all time. Come on atleast he made it to a superbowl, but he had to play against the niners, no easy feat in those days. Especially against Joe Montana, Roger Craig, and Dwight Clark.

Answer 7

I have two words for you:
Sonny Jerguson, Earl Morrall, John Hagle, Norm Van Brocklin, Roman Gabriel, Fran Tarkington, Len Dawson, Don Meredith, George Blanda, Y. A. Tittle, John Brody, Bernie Kosar, Slingin' Sammy Baugh 'nuff said.

Answer 8

Steve Young- Manning accuracy+ Vick's speed


Steve McNair currently

Answer 9

Otto Graham

Answer 10

number wise i hate to say peyton manning,but as far as qbs.lets give it a go,Bart Starr,Roger staubach,,montana,elway,young,aikman,favre,namath