What is even more amazing is both QBs played for the same franchise when it happened. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Having retired in the summer of 2021, according to the NFL, Drew Brees played in the National Football League as a quarterback for over 20 years, primarily with the New Orleans Saints. Long years of suffering had ended, and what a celebration it was. Big Ben, as he is affectionately known, announced his retirement on Jan. 24 after 18 seasons as the Steelers' starting quarterback. It isn't necessarily something that the NFL likes to talk about, but it bears repeating. Brooks was really good when he was on, but he could also be really bad when he was off, as evidenced by the fact that he threw 22 interceptions in the 2001 season. Tom Brady is Considering Retirement in a Second Sport After Just 1 Week Away From Football: I Suck at That Sport. While he didn't produce like Marino, O'Brien was pretty good in his own right, quarterbacking the Jets for the next ten seasons. After a swirl of rumors, Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL after 22 seasons, though some fans hope hell reconsider and make a comeback. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the team. Ferguson wore the No. Herb Scharfman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images, recently admitted that he blew a few calls. After leaving Philadelphia, Jaworski played with Miami and finished his career in Kansas City. But if you don't like my list, there are always spaces to comment and "write" buttons. Brunell had a fantastic connection with wideouts Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell. The 2007 NFL Draft was "headlined" by JaMarcus Russell, arguably the most severe quarterback bust of all time and a first-overall whiff who set the Raiders back years. Brunell next moved to the Washington Redskins, where he played solid but unspectacular football as the starter, before being benched in favor of first round draft choice Jason Campbell. The door may be open for a return under the right circumstances. Still, there's not a lot of space for him in the San Francisco sports pantheon, so Brodie is often overlooked. Rumor has it that every time you say Kevin Kolb in Arizona, there's a warrant out for his arrest. I keep assuming that this guy is going to retire. In any event, I remember Brunell as the guy that always beat the Ravens their first few years in Baltimore; it wasn't until 2000 that the Ravens broke through and swept the Jaguars enroute to their only Super Bowl win. Davis rushed for 2,008 yards, caught 25 passes for 217 yards, and scored 23 touchdowns. 78.4% NFL career winning percentage, 2nd all time for QBs, 90% AFL career winning percentage, 1st all time for QBs. The defending Super Bowl champion Broncos entered the game with an AFC-best 142 regular season record. In fact, Kolb never played another snap in the NFL after the Cardinals released him in 2013 and he retired following a concussion sustained in preseason with the Bills. Quarterbacks are often the highest paid player on the team and are commonly seen dating professional models; attending the biggest parties; and buying the biggest houses. But a tall taskan almost impossible task, evenis ranking quarterbacks across time. During his career with Philadelphia and then Minnesota in 1998 Randall Cunningham was one of the league's most electrifying players and a dual-threat quarterback. It's a damn good thing that I did my diligence; I'd never heard of Jurgensen a week ago. This season, he also became the Packers' all-time leader in touchdown passes (449 and counting). Namath also is well documented for his flamboyant Playboy lifestyle off of the gridiron. After a lot of speculation and hope by Ohio State football fans, media, and others, quarterback C.J. If you talk to Troy Aikman, he'll tell you that he thinks he should be much higher; that because of the system he played in which was run-based he never got the chance to show what he could do. Starr would earn Super Bowl MVP honors in both of those wins. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound LSU . He's a player who has been solid but has almost certainly topped out on the listunless, of course, he manages to lead his team to a Super Bowl title before he retires. Even in his lone Super Bowl loss, Brady did what he had to do. The contract voiding makes Brady free to sign elsewhere, but the Buccaneers are still on the hook for a significant amount of money. Of course, Morton's legacy is somewhat diminished by the fact that he lost both of his Super Bowl appearances- to the Unitas-led Baltimore Colts in 1970 and to the Staubach-led Dallas Cowboys in 1977. most interceptions and fumbles). Although his NFL days are over, Clausen has refused to give up on his love of the game. Only Joe Montana can rival Bradshaws perfect 4-0 record in Super Bowl starts. What Buccaneers QB has said about return for 24th NFL season, Four times Tom Brady has flipped out on coaches, teammates and tablets in 2022, Brady to Dolphins? It's easy to forget about Troy Smith because of how short his NFL career ended up being. He will go down as one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. I don't know how I did them.". If you ask Boller what his plans are post-NFL, he will likely tell you that he is trying to "change the world, one bar at a time." Nowadays, Orton remains a bit of a mystery. The Associated Press. In total, Moon would receive nine invitations to the Pro Bowl. Despite the fact that Flutie consistently played better, Johnson looked the part of an NFL quarterback with a prototypical NFL build. Despite the "phantom sack," Jim Everett does indeed appear on the countdown at No. Additionally, in his second year with the team, Manning led the Broncos to a 13-3 record and a Super Bowl XLVIII spot. Yeah, I know; Michael Vick's career numbers aren't that great. Exactly how high Rivers can climb is yet to be seen, but I'd guess he'll land in the top 25 so long as he adds an NFL title somewhere along the way. Charley Johnson played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Oilers and Denver Broncos during his 15-year NFL career, and he's a member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. However, Warner had issues with injuries in the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Grossman lost his starting job the next season and never fully bounced back, although he did have a strong final season in Washington. I guess that's what happens when you're followed by the likes of Steve Young and some guy named Joe Montana. After starting only 2 games in his first 5 NFL seasons, Delhomme joined the Carolina Panthers and immediately took over the starting job. Unitas deserves every accolade he gets and then some as one of the league's all-time great quarterbacks. Coming out of college in 1978, Moon saw zero interest coming from the NFL and spent the first five years of his post-collegiate career in the Canadian Football League. Brees's QB rating during the Saints' Super season a whopping 109.6. Chandler was the Falcons starting quarterback during John Elway's second Super Bowl winnot that many people remember much more than the "Dirty Bird" dance from that Falcons team. He currently serves as a co-host and analyst for FOX's "NFL Sunday.". Even so, his immense talent led teams to repeatedly take chances on him, which allowed him to put up big numbers. Fouts's first few years in the league were relatively anonymous, but when Don Coryell arrived in 1978 he turned San Diego into the "Superchargers." As "pilot" of the famous "Air Coryell" offense, Dan Fouts was the quarterback for the San Diego Chargers in the 1970s and 1980s. Maybe his actions will be forgotten in Pittsburgh; I'd put the probability at "very high" if the Steelers win another championship, and in reality Ben is likely to rise much higher than this when his career is over. All Rights Reserved. He was named MVP of that game, the capper to arguably the greatest season by a QB in NFL history. List of all Oakland Raiders starting quarterbacks The number of games they started during the season is listed to the right: List of American Football League players Lists of NFL starting quarterbacks Oakland Raiders Team . Dan Treacy is a content producer for Sporting News. This is the one player who was really good when I was young that is still playing at a high level, a true iron man. If it weren't for injuries and bad luck, Boller could have turned out to be a very good starting quarterback in the NFL. The Bills are in the argument for unluckiest franchise in league history, and it starts with two words: "Wide Right." Favre built a legacy in Green Bay, leading the Packers to back-to-back Super Bowls (XXXI and XXXII) and a world championship in 1996 (XXXI). Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@PFN365) to stay up to date with all things around the NFL. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs (there are those Ravens again, sorry). Morrall started for injured Dolphins QB Bob Griese during the 1972 season for the Miami Dolphins and was part of the league's only undefeated team in history, though he was benched in favor of Griese during the team's playoff run. Hoyer ended up appearing in six games with five starts that season, throwing for 1,445 yards with six. 1 quarterback of all time. Brett Favre racked up a ton of titles, awards, and recognitions throughout his 20 seasons in the NFL, including being known as a gunslinger, a Super Bowl champion, one of the wealthiest quarterbacks in the business, and one of the oldest NFL quarterbacks to ever suit up. Even though he is retired and went out of the NFL. For a select group of quarterbacks, they were able to retire on their terms after winning the Super Bowl. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Cowboys. McNabb's legacy is in desperate need of a Super Bowl victory, yet somehow I doubt that one is forthcoming. Rankings by Rob McVey, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network. He's only 19th on the countdown because the leader of that team was probably "Mean Joe" Greene and the famous Steel Curtain defense, but the former No. The Jacksonville Jaguarswere a solid playoff team in 2017, but the last time the Jacksonville Jaguars were a contender before that was back when David Garrard was at the helm. He is best known for his stellar play in the postseason. He played in four Super Bowls, winning twice (XLI and 50), and was named MVP in leading the Colts to victory over the Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Chris Chandler is another guy who makes the list primarily because of his longevityhe played in the NFL for a whopping 17 years at the QB position. Imagine what could have happened if Moon, who retired at 44, was able to spend those seasons in the NFL. Regardless, McMahon quarterbacked the Bears during the 1985 season, when the team was led by one of the best defenses in NFL history. With a career of loyalty and longevity, Harts time on the field coincided with five presidential administrations. Chad Pennington 4 of 100 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The first modern quarterback. Starr lost just one playoff game in his storied 16-year career, placing him amongst the greatest postseason quarterbacks in NFL history. He won two (XXXII, XXXIII), including being named MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII, the final game of his playing career. Over the past seven years, he has finished with one of the top-two overall grades on three occasions, and has been a top-10 quarterback in eight of the 10 seasons. His legacy is hurt by the fact that his two best teams, the 2000 and 2002 Raiders, lost to two outstanding defenses deep in the playoffs. Eli is basically a "one hit wonder" as well, defeating the Patriots in arguably the greatest upset in NFL history, and he's largely failed in clutch situations since. The Colts tended to mirror their success of their young quarterback; when his play dipped, so, too, did the Colts' fortunes. Esiason had a somewhat unique style compared to most other quarterbacks, stemming primarily from the fact that he was left-handed; he is one of the most successful southpaw quarterbacks of all time. Grogan ran for over 500 yards and had five rushing TDs himself during that season, and he wasn't afraid to take off and run. Try to dig up more information on him; I dare you. The first quarterback to start in Super Bowls with two different teams was Craig Morton, who appeared in the 1970 big game with the Dallas Cowboys and did the same in 1977 with the Denver Broncos. It's been so long since his heyday in Jacksonville-, but while doing research for this article I learned that yes, he is on the active roster for the New York Jets. He is also the only quarterback on this list to also kick field goals in professional NFL games, even if most of his numbers are pre-merger. The guy who replaced him in New England still plays QB there and you all remember him. The former No. 50.7 percent career completion percentage. Sipe threw for 4,132 yards and 30 touchdowns, leading the Browns into the playoffs as the "Kardiac Kids" since the Browns had won so many games by coming from behind at the last minute. After being traded from the Bills, he spent time with the Detroit Lions, the Tampa Bay Buccabeers, and the Indianapolis Colts before he walked away from the game. Blanda played for the Bears, Oilers, and Raiders in his long career. After leaving the NFL, Campbell has continued to use his status for good. Guys like him don't come around very often. Blanda holds the record for most extra points kicked in NFL history, and might have been a better kicker than he was a quarterback. He quarterbacked the Patriots during the 1978 season, during which that Patriots team set a record for total team rushing yardage that still stands today (3,156 yards). Also, continue to visit. However, they ran into a buzz saw in the form of the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 43-8. It wasn't in the Super Bowl, but "The Catch" is as good a moment as any to beat the Dallas Cowboys at the height of their power. So the saying went that for Colts fans, the day started with God, and the day ended with God, just in a different form the second timeas he wore No. Brian Hoyer signed a one-year deal with the Bears in 2016 to backup starter Jay Cutler. Elway was quickly traded to the Broncos, having never played a single down for the Colts. Even so, the man enjoyed a surprisingly successful career, and if the 90's were the "lost decade" of Bengals football, Blake was the major bright spot. Despite that, he would spend the longest stint of his 17-season career with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 1995 to 2004, when he decamped to join the Washington Redskins. The late George Blanda is next on the list, and he earns such a high spot because of his longevity at the professional level. Follow him on Twitter @Rob_UTVOLS. However, retroactively applied to previous seasons, Plum's 1960 season earned a rating of 110.4, which was the highest of any quarterback prior to 1989, by which time the NFL had started to adopt several rules favoring the offense and in particular the passing game. The longtime Indianapolis Colts QB joined the Denver Broncos in 2012 following his release from the team after drafting Andrew Luck. I'm still trying to figure out why, exactly, Andy Reid decided that trading Donovan McNabb at all was a good idea, much less trading him within the division to the Washington Redskins. A title that has since been passed on to Tom Brady. The winningest quarterback in franchise history, Roethlisberger owns virtually every Pittsburgh passing record imaginable. Both had started in 1990, but neither separated themselves. Plunkett is also one of only four players (with Roger Staubach, Marcus Allen, and Desmond Howard) to win both the Heisman Trophy and the Super Bowl MVP award. Esiason played nine seasons of his career with the Bengals, from 1984-92 and then a final season in 1997. . Kosar was involved in some controversy with respect to how he entered the league, but was in the rare position to choose his team- in this case, the Cleveland Browns. Allegedly, Layne put a curse on the Lions, saying that they would not win for 50 years. Johnny U was the quintessential quarterback of his era, leading as a shining example for every signal-caller that tried to follow in his footsteps. Elway was arguably even more clutch than "Captain Comeback," leading 47 game winning drives in the 4th quarter or overtime. What made this surprising is that many scouts had Quinn rated as a top 10 prospect leading into the draft. Fouts never made it to the Super Bowl, which obviously hurts his overall stock to some degree, but his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993 speaks volumes. He did win a Super Bowl ring, but it came while he was backing up Staubach in Super Bowl XII. That happens to bother me quite a bit- and so while Krieg undoubtedly deserves a spot, the fact that he played relatively poorly in comparison to his abilities when the chips were down hurts him on the list. Plus, if he was set on retiring a year ago, what were the odds he would play multiple more seasons? But uh again, if your guy was that good Yeah, he's an old timer, but he warrants this spot. Still, his career has been a long one, and Hasselbeck has provided stability at the QB positionsomething that isn't very easy to find (just ask the Cardinals). Consequently, Denvers offensive dominance continued into Super Bowl XXXIII. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Go figure the only time a quarterback has won a Super Bowl and retired happened for the same franchise. Know primarily for his long run with the Green Bay Packers, Favre caused ire with fans after announcing his retirement in 2008 and then joining up with the New York Jets soon after. I'm a Ravens fan, I'm allowed to hate this guy. His resume also includes two NFL MVP Awards (1992 and '94), seven Pro Bowl selections and six All-Pro selections. Because AFL/NFL stats don't always translate exactly, his strong career winning percentage really helps him on this list. When I said a select group, I meant a minuscule group at that. 12 for the Bills, as Jim Kelly did following Ferguson's departure. Snead played in the league for 15 years. Tom Brady's retirement last offseason lasted all of 40 days, but the assumption entering 2022 seemed to be that this would be his final season. But of course, there was "The Guarantee." Nowadays, the suave Leinart remains in the football world as a collegiate football analyst for Fox Sports. While the significant part of his career is likely done, he's a feel-good story about a guy who played in NFL Europe, then finally landed a gig with the Saints before ending up in Carolina, where he played his best years. Gannon never had the biggest arm in the game, but he had some good numbers and warrants a place in the top 50. Oh, one more thing. Gannon had a successful career but was never able to actually win a Super Bowl championship. He still holds the NFL record for passing yards per attempt (9.0). 6 on the countdown. Since his playing days ended, Smith has continued to be an advocate for issues he is passionate about. Here are the oldest NFL quarterbacks, both current and retired, who played into their 40s. Vick has gained limitless notoriety through the dog fighting ring and his subsequent two years in jail. He was a REALLY GOOD game manager who also happened to win an NFL MVP. That will almost certainly never be matched. His Hall of Fame NFL career spanned 11 seasons, tallying a stellar 101-59 record with a career completion percentage of better than 60 percent. His inconsistent career that was marked by flashes of absolute brilliance attest to this view. Clausen ultimately lost his first flag football game, but he was playing against Michael Vick (seriously, who could ever beat Vick in flag football?). McNair played most of his career with the Tennessee Titans, though he played his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after Texas QB Vince Young was drafted to be McNair's replacement in Tennessee. Some people feel that record is living on borrowed time, and yet, even the most prolific passers like Dan Marino and Peyton Manning have yet to take it down. Regardless, he has achieved legendary status in 14 seasons as a starting NFL quarterback. Bill Wade's major claim to fame is that he quarterbacked the NFL champion Chicago Bears in 1963. Yes, the life of an NFL quarterback would be pretty amazing. Throughout his career, Griese called his own plays. Still, he passed for a respectable 34,241 yards and 196 touchdowns over 17 seasons that included a four-year hiatus from 1994 through 1997, according to Pro Football Reference. After winning a national championship at Notre Dame, Joe Cool or The Comeback Kid as he is often referred, would go on to a legendary career with the 49ers. Brady hasn't said whether he plans to retire this offseason, but reports have indicated that he's open to a return. Additionally, Denver recorded 7 sacks and forced 4 turnovers. However, in the blistering cold, the Browns chose to pass and Sipe was intercepted in the end zone trying to get the ball to Hall of Fame TE Ozzie Newsome. Brady also said that he hadn't thought about potentially retiring during the season. He also played a significant role in leading Americas Team to three Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII and XXX), winning all three. Widely considered the NFLs first true dual-threat quarterback, he would go on to rush for 3,674 yards and 32 touchdowns during his career. A onetime record holder for the most passing touchdowns in NFL history, Warren Moon was able to parlay his physical gifts and throwing acumen into a career that spanned from 1983 to 2000. No matter what Boller did after football, he already won at life when he married former Miss California USA beauty pageant star, Carrie Prejean. At the same time, you hear people slam him for being basically a glorified game manager on a team that won FIVE championships (three NFL titles and the first two Super Bowls). Johnson was the last quarterback . After finally winning his first Super Bowl in 1997, Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway decided to come back for one final ride in Mile High. Note: Statistics in tables are for regular-season games. Broadway Joe may not have the statistical accomplishments of others on this list, but his legendary status, on and off the field, are more than enough to garner a place on the list. The former No. The Buffalo Bills' all-time passing and wins leader made his way to five Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro in both 1991 and '92. I'm not sure that I'm ready to just suddenly jump this guy all the way to the top because he proved all the doubters wrong. Ultimately when you get to the top few spots, you are obliged to nitpick, and nitpicking is enough for me to leave Elway at No. 66.1 percent completion percentage (best all-time), Early in his career, Jeff Hostetler backed up Phil Simms for the New York Giants and became an NFL starter only after Simms was injured in a game in December 1990. He was known as one of the first great T-formation quarterbacks; he is probably still the best QB in Bears franchise history (nice try Jim McMahon). I know it shouldn't necessarily be the case, because he lost to the Dolphins and Steelers dynasties in the 1970s when he did get to the Super Bowl. 51.9 percent completion percentage (way lower than Ken Anderson, hello!). News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. He was the first minority quarterback to win a Super Bowl (he is Hispanic). Of course, if Brady entered the season with plans to retire, there could still be a chance he follows through and steps away. Jim Iwanicki (Jerry . Not a bad second career. Huard played great in Marino's absence in his final season, going 4-1 as a starter. A record that will likely never be broken. Van Brocklin was surrounded by the likes of Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch as well as Tom Fears; to a certain extent it is surprising that the Rams only won one NFL title, losing to the Cleveland Browns in 1950 and then again in 1955. His 2017 arrest for drug paraphernalia, however, leads me to believe he needs to be advocating more and smoking less. Thanks for reading! According to Pro Football Reference, Earl was drafted at 22 and was 38 when the Dolphins went on their historic run. After more than 20 years in the National Football League, he said on his . Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! One of the poster boys for prima donnas in the NFL and a former No. If there was ever a guy who is forgotten in NFL history, it's this guy. Campbell then began a stretch of five seasons in which he went from starter to bench and back to starter with both the Redskins and the Raiders. By today's standards his numbers aren't that good, but he compares most favorably with other players of his era. Probably the best QB in Bills history not named Jim Kelly, Joe Ferguson played 17 years in the NFL, the first 11 with the Bills before three years with the Detroit Lions, two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and one with the Indianapolis Colts in Jeff George's rookie season. It was an interesting choice the St. Louis Rams made back in the day when they chose to release Kurt Warner and start Marc Bulger. While Brady might not play for the Buccaneers next season, he's set to count just over $35 million against the cap for Tampa Bay in 2023. Especially in light of the fact that he's basically proven that on a personal level, he's pretty much a douche bag. He now rightfully resides in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. The last man in the top 50, Philip Rivers seems to be headed in the direction of another great Chargers QB, Hall of Famer Dan Fouts. He became involved in fantasy football and would provide player testimony to fantasy users to help them understand how different offensive systems/coaches can affect a players fantasy value. Currently, he works as an ESPN NFL analyst. Meredith played for nine seasons under Tom Landry. Like Brady Quinn, Leinart is actually a very likeable and knowledgeable football commentator. Warner is widely considered one of the most accurate and efficient passers in NFL history. Not necessarily. He could move up the list with several more good seasons. Stats for active players are through the 2021 regular season. Still, if he'd been that good, teams wouldn't have drafted players to replace himso he's here at No. Speaking of Manning, you wont see him on this list. Pro Football Network, LLC. His 3,407 rushing yards rank ninth among quarterbacks. The two are a great pair together and have recently starter their own line of health nutrition bars called PHIVEbar. So if you're in the Texas construction industry, give Kevin Kolb a call. #1 Aaron Rodgers - 13002 yards (4th), 14.74 . Tyler Maas. Just look at the TD/INT differential and QB rating and compare it to other QBs of the era. Nevertheless, Bulger has a lightning-fast release and shouldn't be dismissed when he is under centerthe guy has enough talent to make it go when he's surrounded by enough weapons. He's an NFL icon, and his popularity (or infamy, if you'd rather) transcends the NFL. (Had to get that in there somehow, or I'd be a bad Ravens fan.). It is especially important to note that while during most of Plum's career there was no formula for "QB rating," as the formula was developed in 1973. Clausen now spends his time with his family and raising his newborn son, Cooper Clausen. Manning, however, did assemble some pretty impressive stats including having the worst win percentage of any QB in NFL history with at least 100 starts, going 35-101-3 (26.3%). Culpepper has never been the same since leaving Minnesota, but he had more than just one really good season. Lomax's career was shortened by his nagging need for hip replacement surgery, which he underwent in 1991. Kosar finished his career in Miami as the backup to Dan Marino. podcast that he plans to take his time the next time he weighs retirement. When you compare the two players, Tarkenton retired as the leading passer AND rusher among quarterbacks. The 13-time Pro Bowl signal-caller is second in NFL history in passing yards (80,358), completions (7,142), and touchdown passes (571). The eight-time Pro Bowler ranks among the top five quarterbacks in NFL history in passing yards and touchdown passes. That role was reserved for the fearsome Giants defense, led by Lawrence Taylor. Clausen was touted as being a competitive, arrogant gunslinger when he was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2010. 15 Forgotten NFL QBs Of The Last Decade: Where Are They Now. Could Orton be on the presidential ticket one day? But he did manage to take home NFL MVP honors in 1978, along with three Pro Bowl selections over the years. He was replaced by Marc Bulger, who had enjoyed success in Warner's absence. Tarkenton at his retirement owned pretty much every meaningful passing record. 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