Who is the greatest Quarterback of all time?

Question

I say Joe Montana is 1, then John Elway is 2

Answer 1

Without a doubt, Terry Bradshaw even said it today, Brett Favre.

Only one losing season in a 17 yr career and that year he was by himself. And this year the most valuable player to his team is Brett Favre, not Tom Brady. The Pat's would still be 8-2 or 9-1 without him, plus Randy Moss made him so much better. The Pack could be pushing .500 without Favre.

He holds most all QB records, sure he has the Int record, but if you look at the hall of fame, if all of those QB's has as many attempts as Farve they would have more Int's than him.

Still 38 years old and having the best year of his career. Plus he is America's QB, drug problem, comes clean we love him.

There is no QB that plays the game as hard as Brett Favre.

Three MVP's, no player has more by the AP poll. And should add another one in the NFC, but not the NFL. Moss or Brady, most likely Brady will take that. But hey, Brady has better WR's and a better OL than Farve.

Cluth in the 4th quarter, almost 40 comebacks, I think it's 39.

Not only does he have the stats, but he has the heart of a true legend, he cares nothing of what he does by himself. He only cares for the team.

Favre can play until he's on AARP and he would still be a top QB in the league.

Answer 2

Since I never saw Johnny Unitas or Sonny Jurgensen, my list consists of the greatest quarterbacks of the last 30 years.

Steve Young (5): An exceptional athlete who could juke linebackers and outrun defensive backs. No one ran San Francisco's offense better: he broke most of Joe Montana's team passing records. He's not rated higher because most of his passes were short or intermediate.

Joe Montana (4): Ran the West Coast offense to near perfection. Steve Young may have more team passing records, but Joe has more Super Bowl victories.

Tom Brady (3): He completes an amazing percentage of passes, which is even more impressive because he chunks the ball downfield. He's excelled with no All-Pro teammates on offense (at the skill positions, not including this season). Like Joe Montana, he doesn't lose Super Bowls.

Dan Marino (2): I've never seen an NFL quarterback pick apart a defense as effectively as Marino. He had the quickest release, and no one read defenses better. He's the best downfield passer on this list.

John Elway (1): Elway didn't throw many 5-yard slants and 10-yard outs--he threw 30-yard outs. He didn't have an offensive genius for a head coach until his last two seasons, and when his pocket collapsed, he scrambled for the first down. He had the arm, athletic ability, brains, confidence, size, speed, toughness, and poise to drive the Broncos the length of the field to victory.

Answer 3

I think John Elway is slightly better than Joe Montana. John Elway could beat a defense with both his arm and his legs. Joe Montana was an accurate passer and great under pressure. But he played under west coast offense genius Bill Walsh and threw the ball to the best receiver of all time.

If you were a defensive coordinator, who would you rather face? Preparing for Elway must have been a nightmare.

Answer 4

I've never been a fan of "Who's the best..." questions. They can be broken down in many ways. It's just not that simple. With QBs, you could go by most Super Bowls. That would mean someone like Terry Bradshaw. Quickest release? Marino. Strongest arm? Elway or Farve. Most TDs? Manning and Brady. Fewest picks?....see what I mean. I don't think there is a single best anything. That's what makes the NFL so great. People are saying the Pats are the greatest team now. Maybe on offense. But let's not forget the great offenses of the Cowboys and Niners. Don't forget about the Steel Curtain D of Pittsburgh and the Purple People Eaters in Minnesotta.

The game is just too complex to have a "best". My opinion.

Answer 5

You have to define what makes the greatest quarterback. Otherwise just look at the record book which says Brett Favre for at least the next few years. Does the greatest have to have a Superbowl Ring? Or does that just define the team? What about before Superbowl #1 Johny U and Don Hudson both were good and won NFL Championships. See what I mean? I still like Brett Favre because he's played so long and played hurt and keeps on playing at a high level.

Answer 6

1. Montana
2. farve
3. Young
4. Aikman
5. Manning/Brady
6. Elway

Answer 7

1. Dan Marino
2. Joe Montana
3. John Elway
4. Johnny Unitas
5. Fran Tarkenton

Answer 8

1. Johny Unitas
2. Joe Montana
3. John Elway
4. Sammy Baugh
5. Dan Marino

Answer 9

1. John Elway
2. Brett Favre
3. Joe Montana

Answer 10

1. Joe Montana
2. Steve Young
3. Dan Marino