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John Elway

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Gehrig, Nov 13, 2014.

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  1. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    But how many of these QBs were ELITE?
     
    JackReacher, Nov 14, 2014
    #61
  2. RecoveringJournalist

    RecoveringJournalist Well-Known Member

    Favre played like he didn't give a shit during his last several seasons with the Packers. I don't think anyone would ever say that about Montana or Elway.

    My lifetime (40 years), I'd go:

    1. Montana
    2. Elway
    3. Manning
    4. Brady
    5. Marino
    6. Favre
    7. Bradshaw
    8. Young
    After that group, it's Moon, Kelly, Aikman, Fouts, Rodgers, Brees and I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. I think another title would move Manning up to No. 2 and if Brady wins another title, and Manning doesn't, it might put him ahead of Manning.
     
    RecoveringJournalist, Nov 14, 2014
    #62
  3. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    Everyone's QB rankings are correct. Don't let anyone tell you differently.
     
    JackReacher, Nov 14, 2014
    #63
  4. Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!

    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!! Well-Known Member

    You give TB a LOT of credit.

    Brady (and I hate Brady)
    Montana
    Marino
    Elway
    Manning
    Favre
    Brees
    Young
    Fouts
    Kelly

    Others
    Namath, Bradshaw, Moon, Roethlisberger

    I don't think Rodgers has enough years in.
     
    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!, Nov 14, 2014
    #64
  5. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    This is all subjective -- it's opinion. Something a lot of people refuse to acknowledge.

    Of QBs I saw, my top 10 list is:

    1) Montana
    2) Brady
    3) Elway
    4) Manning
    5) Marino
    6) Favre
    7) Young
    8 ) Brees
    9) Kelly
    10) Fouts

    I take into account everything. Reputation, numbers, big moments, supporting cast, championships, etc.
     
    The Big Ragu, Nov 14, 2014
    #65
  6. Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!

    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!! Well-Known Member

    I didn't look to see how long Fouts played, but I knew off-hand by 1984 his best years were behind him.
    I meant Marino came in after the heyday of Fouts and Air Coryell. I'd say that high-water mark was circia 1982.
     
    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!, Nov 14, 2014
    #66
  7. RecoveringJournalist

    RecoveringJournalist Well-Known Member

    I can't say I'd argue with anyone who has Montana, Elway, Manning, Brady or Marino as their best ever.
     
    RecoveringJournalist, Nov 14, 2014
    #67
  8. Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine Well-Known Member

    Marino = Palmeiro
     
    Mr. Sunshine, Nov 14, 2014
    #68
  9. RecoveringJournalist

    RecoveringJournalist Well-Known Member

    Marino = Karl Malone.

    Great stats, no title, dumb as a fucking rock.
     
    RecoveringJournalist, Nov 14, 2014
    #69
  10. Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine Well-Known Member

    Haha.
     
    Mr. Sunshine, Nov 14, 2014
    #70
  11. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    I'm obsessed with "analysis" that looks at, say, a Patriots team that held the high-flying Rams to 17 points in the Super Bowl and then uses that result to declare, "Yep, Tom Brady is now officially a winner."
     
    BTExpress, Nov 14, 2014
    #71
  12. Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine Well-Known Member

    Leaving a little out of that equation, aren't we?
     
    Mr. Sunshine, Nov 14, 2014
    #72
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