<![CDATA[Single Question Survey]]>There has been some discussion on the radio about the place in history of either Brett Favre or Peyton Manning if either should win the Super Bowl. My single question survey is:

1. Who are your Top 5-10 or however many you wish to list QBs in NFL history, and where do Manning and Favre fit, and will either of them move up on the list with another title to their credit?

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@the-gipper said:

There has been some discussion on the radio about the place in history of either Brett Favre or Peyton Manning if either should win the Super Bowl. My single question survey is:

1. Who are your Top 5-10 or however many you wish to list QBs in NFL history, and where do Manning and Favre fit, and will either of them move up on the list with another title to their credit?

Favre is top 5 probably(although a little overrated), Manning is probably the best regular season QB of all-time, but his constent failure in the PO's bumps him from the top 5 IMO. Yes, he did win a SB, but he's the only QB in HISTORY to win it while throwing more picks than TD's in the playoffs. His level of play drops significantly once the postseason begins.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153541https://brownsboard.com/post/153541Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:47:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:18:08 GMT]]>I listed Starr, though in no order.

If i had, he would rank pretty high....maybe not number 1, but really, when you start a top 10 list, your talking very little between 1 and 10.

I would be happy with any of them.

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@the-gipper said:

Well, Canton Mike, nothing is stopping you from doing your own list and putting whomever you wish onto it. Even your homeboy, Todd Blackledge?

Ok, but I'll guarantee that Blackledge isn't on it.

Alphabetically as I would welcome any one of 'em on a team of mine...

Tom Brady

John Elway

Brett Favre

Otto Graham

Peyton Manning

Dan Marino

Joe Montana

Bart Starr

Roger Staubach

John Unitas

My personal number 1 is Bart Starr, & I may be the only person to EVER put him #1. The guy was nothing flashy. Just consistent, smart, & clutch. He & Staubach may be the best decision makers I've seen play, but Bart did it a whole lot longer.

Mike

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153495https://brownsboard.com/post/153495Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:12:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:02:14 GMT]]>1. Manny Ramirez

2. Jim Thome

3. Travis Hafner

4. Alex Rodriguez

5. Barry Bonds

6. Paul Byrd

7. Mark McGuire

8. Sammy Sosa

9. Rafael Palmero

10. Bud Selig

Oh wait...

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@hoorta said:

Well, FWIW, I can't argue much on how this list was put together- Unitas gets under rated perhaps because he played mostly in the 60s.

Top 25 QBs All-Time

For one game I still take Manning or Montana over Farve.

I am not sure about the legitimacy of the formula the guy in your link uses. When he has Drew Bledsoe as a better QB than 5 time champion Bart Starr.

It is the same problem with the QB rating system.

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@the-gipper said:

Maybe its an oversight on your part, but I cannot see any Top 10 list without Unitas being on it. Perhaps you had your reasons. I would like to hear them.

Well, FWIW, I can't argue much on how this list was put together- Unitas gets under rated perhaps because he played mostly in the 60s.

Top 25 QBs All-Time

For one game I still take Manning or Montana over Farve.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153472https://brownsboard.com/post/153472Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:01:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:59:18 GMT]]>we can hope, can't we?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153467https://brownsboard.com/post/153467Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:59:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:47:54 GMT]]>8. Tom Brady- Although he is fading away, his early years were better than some QB's entire careers.

What a JOKE! Dude just came off horrific knee surgery...is not fading away....and Is in top 5

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153459https://brownsboard.com/post/153459Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:47:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:47:12 GMT]]>No real order.....

Graham

Manning

Favre

Baugh

Jergunsen

YA Tittle

Unitas

Starr

Montana

Layne

I could take jurgensen off the list except he threw the nicest pass ever, so he makes it....if i had to take him off, I add Kelly or Lamonica.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153441https://brownsboard.com/post/153441Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:47:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:43:55 GMT]]>I'm a Staubach fan too- probably the only Dallas player I liked in that era. Here goes my attempt at the list:

1) Otto Graham

2) John Elway (SOB ruined our 80s)

3) Johnny Unitas

4) Joe Montana

5) Fran Tarkenton

6) Brett Favre (don't like what he's become today though, a prima donna like Jim Kelly)

7) Terry Bradshaw

😎 Roger Staubach

9) Dan Marino

10) Dan Fouts

Honorable mention- Brian Sipe, Steve Young, Warren Moon, & Len Dawson

Favorite QB- Bernie Kosar...too bad his elbow got f-ed up in KC on opening day in 1988...he was truly one of the great deep ball passers ever

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@the-gipper said:

(If someone is going to mention Joe Germaine, you can mention Todd)

If I didn't list Ken Stabler and Joe Germaine, I could be considered for a troll after years of tossing them into the mix. Yeah, DA falls along these lines as well.

It's all good Gipper, the Snake & St. Joe have a place in my top-10.

The Snake the best left handed QB ever?

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@canton-mike said:

FINALLY someone included Staubach.....with under 2 minutes to play & the game on the line, he was the best I ever saw.

Mike

Well, Canton Mike, nothing is stopping you from doing your own list and putting whomever you wish onto it. Even your homeboy, Todd Blackledge?

(If someone is going to mention Joe Germaine, you can mention Todd)

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@brownb499 said:

Joe Montana-Simply the Best

Otto Graham-On the same level as Ruth,Russell,Ali,Gehrig,Joe Louis & Jim Brown

Jim Kelly-4 Straight Super Bowls,yes he lost,still 4 straight super bowls

Terry Bradshaw-makes me sick...but as you said Gipper"wins count"

John Elway-lucky SOB

Roger Staubach-wrote the book on the modern QB

Peyton Manning-about to rewrite the book on the modern QB

Dan Marino-What an arm

Jim Plunket-Ditto

Brett Farve-has anybody ever enjoyed the game more?

Nice that you mentioned Staubach. He is one that I kind of overlooked. I don't know if he would break my Top 10, but he would definitely be on the Honorable Mention roll.

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@theclevelandsound said:

1. Otto Graham- The pioneer of the quarterback position. People would get sick of seeing him if there was an ESPN at the time.

2. Dan Marino- True QB swag. One of the best.

3. John Elway- I hate to say it, but he always new how to finish strong.

4. Brett Favre- Soap Opera of the NFL, with skills to prove it.

5. Peyton Manning- Most intelligent player to ever play the position.

6. Troy Aikeman- A little overrated, but a classic nonetheless.

7. Joe Namath- Another classic, true passion for the position.

8. Tom Brady- Although he is fading away, his early years were better than some QB's entire careers.

9. Kurt Warner- Need I say more? He is 39 and still has years left he could play.

10. Joe Montana- Dynasty will always have its king.

I think Brett and Peyton could possibly be number 2 and 3 if they win more superbowls. But no one surpasses Otto Graham.

Maybe its an oversight on your part, but I cannot see any Top 10 list without Unitas being on it. Perhaps you had your reasons. I would like to hear them.

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@atenears said:

Ken Stabler

Otto Graham

Peyton Manning

Joe Germaine

Roger Staubach

John Elway

Brett Farve

Joe Montana

Dan Marino

Drew Brees

Derek Anderson

Joe Germaine !

Sorry man I gotta call BullSh!t on this one,Joe Germaine? over Craig Krenzel or Rex Kern ?

Very disappointed in you Ate, it's almost as if your not taking this serious! Joe Germaine !

" COM AWWWN MAINE "

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153405https://brownsboard.com/post/153405Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:50:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:40:30 GMT]]>1A) Montana

1B) Manning- he becomes undisputed #1 with another SB win

3) Graham- yeah, 10 for 10 counts for something, but that was a different era.

4) Marino

5) Farve (too many brain farts) wins the ironman award

6) Elway (still hate his ass)

7) Fouts

😎 Warren Moon- if you count his CFL stats

9) Kelly

10A) Brady

10B Warner

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153395https://brownsboard.com/post/153395Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:40:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:45:16 GMT]]>1. Ryaan Leaf'

2. Aklie Smith

3. Jacmarcus Russell

4. Tim Coach

5. DA

6. Brady Quinn

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153393https://brownsboard.com/post/153393Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:45:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:30:40 GMT]]>Ken Stabler

Otto Graham

Peyton Manning

Joe Germaine

Roger Staubach

John Elway

Brett Farve

Joe Montana

Dan Marino

Drew Brees

Derek Anderson

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@brownb499 said:

Joe Montana-Simply the Best

Otto Graham-On the same level as Ruth,Russell,Ali,Gehrig,Joe Louis & Jim Brown

Jim Kelly-4 Straight Super Bowls,yes he lost,still 4 straight super bowls

Terry Bradshaw-makes me sick...but as you said Gipper"wins count"

John Elway-lucky SOB

Roger Staubach-wrote the book on the modern QB

Peyton Manning-about to rewrite the book on the modern QB

Dan Marino-What an arm

Jim Plunket-Ditto

Brett Farve-has anybody ever enjoyed the game more?

FINALLY someone included Staubach.....with under 2 minutes to play & the game on the line, he was the best I ever saw.

Mike

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153362https://brownsboard.com/post/153362Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:06:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:36:34 GMT]]>Joe Montana-Simply the Best

Otto Graham-On the same level as Ruth,Russell,Ali,Gehrig,Joe Louis & Jim Brown

Jim Kelly-4 Straight Super Bowls,yes he lost,still 4 straight super bowls

Terry Bradshaw-makes me sick...but as you said Gipper"wins count"

John Elway-lucky SOB

Roger Staubach-wrote the book on the modern QB

Peyton Manning-about to rewrite the book on the modern QB

Dan Marino-What an arm

Jim Plunket-Ditto

Brett Farve-has anybody ever enjoyed the game more?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153354https://brownsboard.com/post/153354Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:36:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:57:57 GMT]]>Otto Graham.

Brian Sipe

Bernie Kosar

Bill Nelson

Frank Ryan

WSS

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153321https://brownsboard.com/post/153321Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:57:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:42:34 GMT]]>yet another journey to fantasy qb land

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/153315https://brownsboard.com/post/153315Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:42:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Single Question Survey on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:25:29 GMT]]>1. Otto Graham- The pioneer of the quarterback position. People would get sick of seeing him if there was an ESPN at the time.

2. Dan Marino- True QB swag. One of the best.

3. John Elway- I hate to say it, but he always new how to finish strong.

4. Brett Favre- Soap Opera of the NFL, with skills to prove it.

5. Peyton Manning- Most intelligent player to ever play the position.

6. Troy Aikeman- A little overrated, but a classic nonetheless.

7. Joe Namath- Another classic, true passion for the position.

8. Tom Brady- Although he is fading away, his early years were better than some QB's entire careers.

9. Kurt Warner- Need I say more? He is 39 and still has years left he could play.

10. Joe Montana- Dynasty will always have its king.

I think Brett and Peyton could possibly be number 2 and 3 if they win more superbowls. But no one surpasses Otto Graham.

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@the-gipper said:

A few guys who should not be forgotten on these lists are :

Warren Moon

Jim Kelly

Fran Tarkenton. Tarkenton held all the records Favre holds now for like a 20-25 year period.

Also, on the list of the Top 20 QBs in TD passes thrown are a few "surprises":

8. Vinny Testaverde

10. Dave Krieg

13. Drew Bledsoe

14. Boomer Esiason

15. John Hadl

20. John Brodie

I am not saying that I would put any of the above on a Top 20 list of QBs, I am simply pointing out that if scoring TDs is an important part of a QBs job, these guys did a good job.

i haven't had a chance to read throught this carefully. Did Ken Anderson make anyone's honorable mention list?

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