Top 5 QB's of all time:

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Who are your top 5 QB's (in order) all time, and CLou if you put Farve on this list...I'm deleting the post. grin.gif Here's mine:

1.) Montana

2.) Elway (hate to admit it)

3.) Dan Marino

4.) Bradshaw (really hate to admit this one)

5.) Tom Brady

- I really wanted to add an old timer like Staubach or Unitas, but Brady's rings are tough to argue with, and I think he played a huge role in those Super Bowls and he doesn't get enough credit for it.

Peyton Manning will be here some day...and before BB11 says anything, Worthlissberger won't.

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I think if you go all time you have to take off Brady and put in Staubach and probably take out Bradshaw and put Unitas in ... thats where I would go with it ... but if you had to put a order to em I think Marino should be at the top ... all time greatest IMO and Im not evena dolphins fan ... Im not sure Elway should even be in there to be honest ... matter fact I think Brady is a better QB then Elway and I think Farve is a better QB the Elway ... only thing Elway really had was hurry up offense .... Farve can run that better then anyone ...

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Re: Top 5 QB\'s of all time:

ummm...guys, I was asking for your lists, not a critique. grin.gif

Aikman is right up there, and I might...might put Farve in the top ten, but that's about it. He's tough, has a great arm but not top five material.

Besides Joe Montana, Elway was the greatest clutch, comeback QB of all time, and to go out on top like he did just further cements his legacy IMO. He's close to the greatest IMO.

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only thing Elway really had was hurry up offense .... Farve can run that better then anyone ...

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I will politely disagree with you on that one. As much aas I like Favre, there are 4 QBs that run the 2 minute drill better than him. Montana, Elway, Marino, & Brady. Heck I might even throw Steve Young into that mix.

While Favre can git it done in the 2 minute drill, he just tries to do to much.

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While Favre can git it done in the 2 minute drill, he just tries to do to much.

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that's a good point, I think Farve gets caught up in the whole "gunslinger" persona to much, and he tends to force things. When it comes to toughness, grit, and heart, no one can compare.

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I can't believe nobody has Joey Harrington on their list smirk.giftongue.gif

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he was #7, Tim Couch beat him out at #6. grin.gif

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Muggs,

I will disagree #6 Ryan Leaf & #7 Akili Smith. Followed closely by Heath Schuler. grin.gif

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LOL, Ryan Leaf...OMG, I forgot about him. I almost felt bad for that guy, I know Jim Rome always plays a clip of him exploding on reporters when the pressure finally got to him.

Actually, I think he could have been a great one, he was a physical specimen, unfortunately, even though he was 6 and a half feet tall, he was mental midget. grin.gif

btw- I wouldn't be surprise if Vince Young is the next Alki Smith. blush.gif

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only thing Elway really had was hurry up offense .... Farve can run that better then anyone ...

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I will politely disagree with you on that one. As much aas I like Favre, there are 4 QBs that run the 2 minute drill better than him. Montana, Elway, Marino, & Brady. Heck I might even throw Steve Young into that mix.

While Favre can git it done in the 2 minute drill, he just tries to do to much.

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Yeah but he got it done consistantly ...

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Here are ten great QB's with some stats. I had to copy the stats. Some of your lists need revamped a little. grin.gif

Terry Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers (1970-83)

This lifelong Steeler was the first player chosen in the 1970 NFL Draft coming out of Louisiana Tech. Armed with one of the NFL's best throwing arms, Bradshaw led the Steelers to eight AFC Central titles and, most importantly, along with "The Steel Curtain" defense, led his team to four Super Bowl titles. Bradshaw was selected Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowls XIII and XIV. Other notable achievements by Bradshaw include his Super Bowl Records of nine touchdown passes and 932 yards. His career stats of 27,879 passing yards, 212 TD passes, 2,257 rushing yards, and 32 rushing TDs only cement his status as one of the game's great quarterbacks.

John Elway of the Denver Broncos (1983-98)

A man who could be very simply known as the king of comeback, ended his storied career in 1998 by going on top. His MVP performance in Super Bowl XXXIV capped back-to-back Super Bowls from the quarterback from Stanford and stamped his stature as one of the game's greats. Through a storied 15-year career, Elway is second in all-time total offense leaders in NFL history with 59,006 total yards, third in touchdowns with 417, and has a NFL record 40 come from behind victories in the fourth quarter for wins.

He led the Broncos to a 161-93-1 record during his career and his 234 games played as a Bronco is a team record.

Bob Griese of the Miami Dolphins (1967-80)

An All-American in college for Purdue University, Griese joined the Dolphins in 1967 and, through his 13-year career, led the Fish to three AFC titles, Super Bowl VII and VII victories, and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1971. Griese was named an All-pro twice, All-AFC three times and his career stats include 25,092 yards, 192 touchdown passes, 77.1 passing rating, 994 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns.

Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins (1983-1999)

After the Dolphins lost Griese in 1980, it took them only three years to find another Hall of Famer in the making. Marino was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft out of Pittsburgh University. It didn't take long for Marino to make an impression, the only rookie quarterback to ever start the Pro Bowl, Marino has shattered the NFL record books in his 17-year NFL career.

Just a few of his memorable accomplishments include 420 touchdown passes, 61,361 passing yards, 4,967 pass completions, all good for first in the NFL record books. All in all, Marino has established 20 NFL records and appears to have no immediate competition ahead of him.

Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs (1979-1994)

A third-round selection by the San Francisco 49ers from Notre Dame University, Montana enjoyed a spectacular career filled with great comebacks and Super Bowl championships.

Throughout his career, Montana led his teams to 11 playoff appearances, nine divisional championships and victories in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. His spectacular play in the Super Bowl games led to MVP trophies in three of the 49ers Super Bowl wins with the exception of Super Bowl XXIII. All-NFL three times, All-NFC five times, Montana was also selected to eight Pro Bowls and has career statistics of 40,551 yards, 273 touchdown passes, and 3,409 competitions with a 92.3 passing rating.

Joe Namath of the New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams (1965-1977)

"Broadway" Joe, as many would call him, came from Alabama University and will always be known for his Super Bowl "guarantee" victory in Super Bowl III. It was a guarantee that Namath backed up as he led his Jets to a stunning 16-7 upset of the Colts. Namath is also known as the first quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season and, as an AFL player, threw three touchdown passes in the 1968 AFL Title Game and played in three AFL All-Star games.

Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers (1956-1971)

A very precise passer that also was a product of Alabama University, Starr led his respective Packer team to six division, five NFL and two Super Bowl titles. The NFL Most Valuable Player in 1966 and MVP of Super Bowls I and II, Starr was also a three-time NFL passing champion and competed in four Pro Bowls. Starr, a 17th round draft pick (200th overall), was enshrined into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1977 and finished with career passing totals of 24,718 yards, 152 touchdowns, and a 57.4 completion percentage.

Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys (1969-1979)

A 1963 Heisman Trophy winner from Navy, Staubach served his four-year Navy service before entering the NFL. A quarterback known for his late-game heroics, Staubach led the Cowboys to four NFC titles, Super Bowl VI and XII wins, and was a four-time NFL passing leader. Staubach was also an All-NFC selection for four years and finished his career with 22,700 passing yards, 153 touchdown passes, 20 rushing touchdowns, and an astounding 83.4 pass rating, which was a record at the time of his retirement.

Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants (1961-1978)

Selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft, Tarkenton's rise to fame came in his first game as he threw four touchdown passes. Playing for the Vikings, Tarkenton was traded to the Giants and then traded back to the Vikings. It was in a Viking uniform in which the quarterback had his most success has he led the Vikings to three Super Bowls.

An exciting and elusive scrambling quarterback, Tarkenton was among the best the game has seen. When he retired, Tarkenton was near the top in almost every passing category. He finished his career with 47,003 passing yards, 342 touchdowns, and 3,686 competitions. On top of his passing numbers, Tarkenton also rushed for 3,674 yards in his career and 32 touchdowns.

Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts and San Diego Chargers (1956-1973)

Picked up as a free agent by the Colts in 1956, Unitas is a legend in NFL circles. An exceptional leader, Unitas lead the Colts to 1958 and 1959 NFL crowns and was named All-NFL for five seasons including three Player of the Year awards.

Unitas also picked up three MVP trophies as well as 10 Pro Bowl selections. Other accomplishments by the quarterback from Louisville include 26 games of over 300 yards passing and a 47-game streak of at least one touchdown pass per game. Overall, Unitas finished his career with 40,239 passing yards, 290 touchdown passes, and 2,830 competitions.

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