@the-gipper said: 1983 has the reputation as the best QB class since the merger.   Rightfully so.  It is the only class since the 1966 common draft to currently have more than one Hall of Famer. Obviously 2004 has to be considered. It has the potential to match the 3 HOFers of the '83 draft. 1971 with 6, and 1987 with 5 produced the most  QBs that I have termed "reasonably productive"..but neither year has had a HOF QB...though a few in those years could be arguably borderline HOF. Oh yes 1983 stands out, in 2004 Big Ben is in Eli might not be so heralded by everyone......maybe his "dull" personality well compared to Peyton. It's pretty true what they say about once in a generation franchise quarterbacks.....as a general rule. Hard to land one PLUS they must be on the right team and stay injury free (Luck).