No matter what Boller did after football, he already won at life when he married former Miss California USA beauty pageant star, Carrie Prejean. By 21st-century standards, Len Dawsons stats from the Pro Football Hall of Fame dont jump out at you, but hes one of the all-time greats to step on the field. 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. It's hard not to make the list when you're throwing to a guy as talented as Lance Alworth the first AFL player to make the Hall of Fame, and to his credit, Hadl led the AFL in passing in both 1965 and 1968. Johnson went over 3,000 yards passing in one season five times during his career, including a 4,000 yard season with the Washington Redskins, and he also won one Super Bowl as quarterback of the Bucs. In the 1970s, the Dallas Cowboys were "America's Team," and during the same time period, Roger Staubach became the team leader: "Captain America" or "Captain Comeback." He also is currently second for all-time completion percentage (67.7), behind Deshaun Watson by 0.01. Baugh's rookie contract was $8,000, which made him the highest paid player on the team, but it's also interesting to note that at the time he was drafted, Baugh didn't have a clue what, exactly, the NFL draft was. Dallas always seemed to be behind late in the game and Staubach always seemed to come through to win at the last possible moment. The oldest quarterback ever, George Blanda, was just shy of his 49 th birthday when he retired! Also, continue to visit. The 45-year-old is making $15 million in 2022, most of which was included in a signing bonus, but the remainder of his complicated contract voids after the season. Vick has gained limitless notoriety through the dog fighting ring and his subsequent two years in jail. Jackson was clearly in a dark place and hopefully he finds his way out of whatever hole he is in. After finishing his career at Auburn University, Campbell was drafted in the first round by the Washington Redskins in 2005. Finally, he finished his playing career with the Washington Redskins. He looks reinvigorated since joining the Ravens, and understandably sohe seems to have tired of all the losing in St. Louis. for NFL news and in-depth analysis concerning the 2020 season and beyond. Theismann was notable for wearing only a single-bar face mask that would not obstruct his vision throughout his career, and is perhaps most remembered for how his career ended: Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor snapped Theismann's leg in half on a Monday Night Football game in November of 1985 while sacking the Redskins' QB. 1 overall pick in 1990 by the Indianapolis Colts, Jeff George was simply in the NFL a long time. It is the longest streak of its kind by any player, at any position, in NFL history. Jones left the Colts and soon afterward, without a franchise quarterback for the first time in many years, the Baltimore Colts packed up and left for Indianapolis. MORE:Breaking down Tom Brady's record by season with Buccaneers and Patriots. He never succeeded in the NFL and was out of the league permanently by 2014. It's a damn good thing that I did my diligence; I'd never heard of Jurgensen a week ago. Jim Hart was an undrafted rookie out of Southern Illinois in 1966, and joined the St. Louis Cardinals, where he would be a mainstay at the quarterback position until 1983 before playing one final season with the Washington Redskins in 1984. Unfortunately, Leinart was never able to duplicate his collegiate success in the pros and lost his starting gig to the aging, yet amazing Kurt Warner on multiple occasions. A lack of postseason success keeps Fouts from entering the top 10. He was among the first players ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in its inaugural class in 1963. Of all the good Cowboys quarterbacks, Don Meredith is probably the one who is most frequently forgotten. Gabriel played the first 11 years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams and the last five with the Philadelphia Eagles. These quarterbacks have started for Professional Football's Oakland Raiders. Doesn't seem very likely coming out of the NFC West this year. This made him an immediate fan favorite. He's also one of the most electrifying players in league history. When Joey Harrington was at Oregon, he straight up torched opposing defenses on almost every Saturday. The NFL later adopted a rule change to assist the defense making substitutions in these situations. However, Tampa went just 8-9 this past season, and reports (as well as the results of a tampering investigation by the NFL) have indicated Brady planned to join the Dolphins last year before Brian Flores' lawsuit derailed that possibility. However, they ran into a buzz saw in the form of the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 43-8. But a tall taskan almost impossible task, evenis ranking quarterbacks across time. He also played a significant role in leading Americas Team to three Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII and XXX), winning all three. Brady hasn't said whether he plans to retire this offseason, but reports have indicated that he's open to a return. After a 12-4 regular season, the Broncos matched up with Cam Newton and the red-hot Carolina Panthers. Prowling pro football sidelines from 1986 to 2005 according to the NFL, Flutie got a starting shot with the New England Patriots in 1987, but then promptly disappeared into the icy wilderness of the Canadian Football League for almost a decade, and later being inducted in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. 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. He was known for running the no-huddle "K-Gun" offense- often calling two or three formations in the huddle and then immediately getting back into an offensive formation to keep the defense from making substitutions. That role was reserved for the fearsome Giants defense, led by Lawrence Taylor. The 25 Chicago Bears starting quarterbacks of the last 20 years, ranked. In any case, Williams turned in a strong performance in that game, though he was aided by the ultimate one shot wonder, Redskins RB Timmy Smith, who had a monster game in the Redskins' 42-10 rout of the Denver Broncos, another blowout loss for John Elway, who at this point had yet to win a Super Bowl title. He is on pace to break most major passing records, though it remains to be seen exactly how far out some of Brett Favre's records will be after this season, and he was the fastest player to reach 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 completions in his career. He had all the physical tools anyone could ask for, and yet he simply couldn't put it all together. Brady also said that he hadn't thought about potentially retiring during the season. 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. The Indianapolis Colts have the longest streak in NFL history for consecutive 12-win seasons, and the biggest reason for that has been the play of Manning. Elway's long and distinguished career is undeniably deserving of a top five spot; however, some would rank him even higher than where he is here. The pressure seems to get to him. Brees ended his career with highlights including earning the title of Super Bowl XLIV MVP for the 2009 season and having the second-highest pass completion percentage in the NFL, behind only Tom Brady. In the 54 previously-played Super Bowls, only two winning quarterbacks chose to retire as their next move rather than a return, choosing to go out on top of the mountain. He's also a former No. Many teams would presumably still take a chance on the 46-year-old version of Brady, including the Buccaneers, so whether he continues his career is up to him. When you watch highlight films from the 1970s, you see a lot of Terry Bradshaw. In the AFC divisional playoff against the Oakland Raiders, the Browns trailed by two points and were within range for a short field goal attempt. Staubach was named the NFL MVP in 1971, in addition to being named to the Pro Bowl on six separate occasions. Baugh also ranks as a top-20 punter in NFL history with a career average of 45.1 yards per punt. He will forever be acknowledged for his high football IQ, relentless preparation, and immense character, both on and off the field. I know that this guy shed the label of not winning the big one. 2) Joe Montana. Griese had a 14-year professional football career, and all 14 years were with the Miami Dolphins. 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. And yet, he's the prototypical dual-threat quarterback, and even today, he might still be the league's toughest player to schemeespecially now that, so far during his tenure in Philly, he's changed the plans of the Eagles brass and earned the starting job over supposed-heir-apparent Kevin Kolb. 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." And if you're looking for the perfect quarterback to run that system, Warren Moon is your man. 1 overall draft pick in the 1989 NFL Draft following an outstanding collegiate career that began at Oklahoma and concluded at UCLA. Gannon had a successful career but was never able to actually win a Super Bowl championship. Neil Lomax's nine year career, all with the Cardinals (both the St. Louis and Phoenix versions), was occasionally brilliant and occasionally warranted benching him. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. During his 13-year career, Milt Plum played for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants. Bartkowski played in the league 11 years, the first 10 with the Atlanta Falcons before finishing his career with the Los Angeles Rams. Thanks in large part to this pass-happy offense, he would twice lead the NFL in passing yards. Even in his lone Super Bowl loss, Brady did what he had to do. He played all the way through 1976 and promptly landed a gig at the University of Miami when he stopped playing. Clausen was touted as being a competitive, arrogant gunslinger when he was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2010. 13m ago. 2003 was statistically his best year. 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. Surprised by his high placement? He is widely considered the best quarterback of his era, winning four AAFC championships and three NFL championships, all with the Cleveland Browns. It didnt help that his final season with the Minnesota Vikings wasnt anything to write home about, but the year before that he passed for 4,202 yards and 33 touchdowns, according to the NFL. To be fair, Testaverde does hold the record for most losses as a starting quarterback (123), but frankly, anyone who can suit up and play decent football after 21 seasons in the NFL as Testaverde did with the Panthers impresses me. Esiason declined to play in the Pro Bowl that year following the loss, despite winning the league MVP award. After a short stint in Atlanta, Harrington retired in 2009. 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. Instead, Green got hurt and was out for the season which made way for some guy named Kurt Warner who had been bagging groceries a year before at the same time. 1 overall in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. To an extent, the murmurs about that were quieted when Manning won his first and to date his only Super Bowl against the Bears in 2006, but the murmurs got a lot louder when Manning threw a game-sealing interception to Saints CB Tracy Porter in last season's Super Bowl. Jackson eventually became the starter in Minnesota and later in Seattle, but failed to ever consistently perform at his high potential level. Matt Hasselbeck, as many NFL fans know, is the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback, and the guy is in the twilight of his career. It has to be quite the transition for most players to go from the top of the totem pole, to being on the outside of the sport looking in. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes he can still produce at an MVP level in the right situation if he opts to play next . He could move up the list with several more good seasons. Yes, including Peyton Manning. His 96.8 passer rating ranks among the best all-time, and Youngs 4,239 rushing yards ranks fifth all-time among QBs. Brees holds the record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass (54). When he's not working a game, however, you can find Campbell on one of the many golf courses throughout Georgia. Maybe it's a stretch to put Rodgers this high, especially given that he's only in his third full season as an NFL starter. Best known for his calm demeanor and ability to overcome even the most adverse situations, Montana's legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game is secure. There are just not very many players like Peyton Manning. Of course, you can also do better, and that's why he's only No. 19. 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. Those people who were fortunate enough to make it down to "Lombardi Gras," as it was known, witnessed a celebration unlike any other. Furthermore, current New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has previously described Jones as the best "pure passer" that he ever saw. After his career failed to ever get back on track, Bulger retired from the game and remained fairly under the radar. Clausen now spends his time with his family and raising his newborn son, Cooper Clausen. Eli Manning somehow escaped a sack before heaving the ball deep down the field for David Tyree, who made the famous "helmet catch," and we all know what happened next. At age 38, Rodgers doesn't appear to be slowing down. Miami 'definitely on the table' for QB in 2023 offseason, per report. Fouts was surrounded by players like Kellen Winslow, Charlie Joiner, John Jefferson, and Wes Chandler, so there was no shortage of targets. The game was over- Hail Mary passes never work. Tough break, John. 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. Kosar finished his career in Miami as the backup to Dan Marino. To be fair, Jeff Hostetler was actually the QB that played in the 1990 win, and if the gods had been on Buffalo's side that day, NFL history might be very different. This is because Kevin Kolb absolutely robbed the Arizona Cardinals when they traded for him and gave him a massive contract in hopes that he would be their next franchise quarterback. While every NFLwants to go out on top, few get that opportunity to do so. No matter your feelings, Favre deserves a high spot on the list. Both had started in 1990, but neither separated themselves. Miami 'definitely on the table' for QB in 2023 offseason, per report, Breaking down Tom Brady's record by season with Buccaneers and Patriots. The 2022 season has been one of Brady's most challenging. Elway cited his chronic left knee as a big reason for his decision. From 1980-82, White's Cowboys lost three consecutive NFC championships, and in 1983, White had what was statistically his best season. As a result, hes the first quarterback to lead two franchises to a Super Bowl victory. Not that his statistics don't back it up, though- they do. Clausen left the NFL quietly after the 2015 NFL season. All I know is that I haven't heard one word about Orton since he left the NFL in 2014. The Bills are in the argument for unluckiest franchise in league history, and it starts with two words: "Wide Right." He retired in 2021 after a one-off year as an Indianapolis Colts passer. However, the fact of the matter is if Roethlisberger retired RIGHT THIS SECOND he is already ahead of most QBs in league history. 1 overall pick in NFL history, but he isn't the worst, either, and he warrants a pretty high spot on the list because of his championship pedigree alone. Let me say this as clearly as I can: Fran Tarkenton might be the best regular season quarterback in NFL history. The Associated Press. He has the talent to move up, but bottom line: It's way too early for him to be any higher, despite a great season. Don't feel bad for Delhomme, however, as he has been extremely successful since retiring from the NFL. Doug Flutie, one of the greatest college quarterbacks in history traveled a winding path on his way to becoming one of the oldest NFL quarterbacks of all time. I don't know how I did them.". Here's what we know as to whether Brady will retire after this season. Guys like him don't come around very often. Lastly, Garrard remains a Crohn's disease activist and is always doing what he can to help find a cure. He now rightfully resides in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. A Hall of Fame career, spent primarily with the Baltimore Colts, would include a victory in Super Bowl V to go along with three NFL championships. Harrington turned those passions into a reality as he is now a well accomplished jazz pianist and a very likeable reporter for a local Portland news station. Kelly's part in running the show was a major one. The 13-time Pro Bowl signal-caller is second in NFL history in passing yards (80,358), completions (7,142), and touchdown passes (571). If it weren't for injuries and bad luck, Boller could have turned out to be a very good starting quarterback in the NFL. 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. Besides, I already reserved "worst quarterback ever to win two super bowls" for Jim Plunkett. Brees would lead the Saints to their one and only Super Bowl (XLIV) victory in franchise history in 2009, earning game MVP honors in the process. Once he had finally been named the starter, he never looked back and led the Panthers to the Super Bowl in his first season. 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 24-year-old was told that he should retire after suffering multiple concussions this past season with fears of future injuries and the Miami Dolphins have sent a clear message to the quarterback. Yet his two seasons outside the top 10 in overall grade were all the way down at 17 th (2015) and 25 th (2012), something that we never saw from Rodgers, Brees, and Brady ahead of him. 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. His resume also includes two NFL MVP Awards (1992 and '94), seven Pro Bowl selections and six All-Pro selections. The younger Manning is the New York Giants' all-time passing leader and the winningest quarterback in franchise history. He took over a team ranked dead last in defense, and quarterback Scott Mitchell, who rewrote Utah's record book, entered the NFL Draft after his coach Jim Fassel was fired. Jim McMahon is the closest thing the Chicago Bears have had to a starting quarterback since the days of Sid Luckman, and while some thought that Jay Cutler would be the answer, results indicate otherwise. Nevertheless, he had a tremendously productive career, ranking 25th all time in TD passes. 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