From Montana to Brady: Ranking All-Time Best NFL Quarterbacks

Legacy Defined: When we talk about the NFL, quarterback legacies take center stage. Their leadership, precision, and game-changing plays can make or break championships.
Debates and Discussions: From living rooms to sports bars, the debate over the greatest quarterback never ceases. Is it the rings, the records, or the sheer talent?

Timeless Talents: From the golden age of gridiron greats to the modern-era maestros, some names always come up in the “Greatest QB” discussions.
The Ranking: With so much talent across decades, ranking the best becomes a challenging but exciting endeavor. Dive in as we countdown the legendary names and make our case for the greatest NFL quarterback of all time.

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52. Bernie Kosar

Bernie Kosar didn’t have a cannon arm or speedy legs, but he had an uncanny football IQ. Running the innovative Browns offense, he made Cleveland playoff contenders. And after being cut, he gladly backed up Aikman, winning one last ring.

Kosar wasn’t flashy, but he was fiercely intelligent. With surgical precision, he executed game plans to perfection. Kosar brought consistent winning back to Cleveland, making the Dawg Pound bark proud once more.

51. Archie Manning

When it comes to the Manning legacy, Archie was the one who set the stage. Armed with an uncanny ability to throw on the run and scramble out of tight spots, Manning was a beacon of talent on some less-than-stellar New Orleans Saints teams in the ’70s.

Though the wins were few, Archie’s dynamic playstyle and status as the patriarch of the Manning family make him impossible to overlook. Manning’s athletic prowess laid the foundation for one of the NFL’s most iconic families.

50. Andrew Luck

The name Andrew Luck conjures mixed emotions, especially among Colts fans. His career, although short-lived, was like a meteor shower—bright and spectacular but gone too soon. Hindered by a subpar offensive line, Luck’s knack for making big plays with limited support was nothing short of miraculous.

Luck earned four Pro Bowl selections and a Comeback Player of the Year award, Which proved that quality often trumps quantity, leaving fans to wonder, “What if.”

49. Sammy Baugh

Before Slingin’ Sammy Baugh, quarterbacks were thought of as too frail to play defense. But the tough Texan shattered that myth with his gritty versatility. Baugh could do it all as both a QB and ball-hawking defender, revolutionizing the game.

Winning an astonishing six passing titles, Baugh pioneered the modern QB position as a star passer, punter, and defender. Quite simply, he was a football legend decades ahead of his time. The term “triple threat” was coined just for Baugh.