In what I hope to be the first of many football lists, this post is all about the top quarterbacks of all-time, over both professional leagues on this continent. Some may agree with this list, some may not. Personally, if you have a different view, feel free to comment on this. But let it be known, I will explain briefly after every player why he is where he is. Capiche?
10) Bart Starr/*Tom Brady. Bart Starr won five league championships (three of them Super Bowls) with the Packers in a career that spanned three decades. Brady, who has six, earns the asterisk here as conditional. I cannot in good faith give a full ranking to a player that has been caught several times for blatant cheating, and been suspended for such acts. The asterisk is more than justified.
9) Ken Ploen. The long-time pivot for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the late 50's and most of the 60's won four Grey Cups. He epitomized toughness, courage, and drive to win anything and everything. Ken Ploen was a player that became a hero and a legend.
8) Steve Young. Even though he only won a single Super Bowl, Steve Young became the benchmark for mobile quarterbacks that could scramble out of the pocket and make plays. I have included him not just because of this, but how great he really could have been had his career not been cut short due to injury.
7) Damon Allen/Ricky Ray. Both were elite QB's in the CFL with long careers. Both won four Grey Cups. Allen held the all-time passing yards crown upon retirement, while Ray was the model of consistency. Both had careers that others could only dream of.
6) Johnny Unitas/Peyton Manning. These two are tied on this list, because they seem to go hand in hand for some reason. Unitas was a visionary, and changed the way the NFL offence worked, winning two titles and a Super Bowl. Manning was one of the smartest QB's to play the game, winning two Super Bowls, and cementing his status as an elite QB.
5) Doug Flutie. From an iconic hail mary pass at Boston College, to his three Grey Cup victories, and success in the NFL with the Bills and Chargers, Doug Flutie was the little man that did big things, and almost always found an answer. His never-say-die attitude made him a hero to many.
4) Anthony Calvillo. Winning three Grey Cups was impressive enough, but still holding the title of professional football's all-time passing yards leader (79,816 yards) is superhuman. No one could air it out like Calvillo.
3) Warren Moon. In a league where it's almost impossible just to get to the Grey Cup game, this man made it there five years in a row, winning five in a row with the dynasty Edmonton Eskimos from the late 70's to early 80's, also picking up two Grey Cup MVP's in the process. He did all of this before his stellar NFL career as well, making him one of the all-time greats in football.
2) Dan Marino. Even though he only reached the Super Bowl once in a loss to San Francisco, Dan Marino owned pretty much every passing record when he retired, and proved himself as one of, if not the best pocket passer in NFL history. His arm was a cannon, and his play was relentless.
1) Joe Montana. There really shouldn't be reason to explain this whatsoever, but the Tom Brady fanboys seem to be really bad at math (and comprehension skills in general). Montana was undefeated in all of his Super Bowl appearances, having never lost one. He also never threw an interception in the Super Bowl, remaining perfect. Montana was the ultimate class act and team player, and that will always earn him G.O.A.T. honours.
So there you have it. The BEST top 10 ever. EVER!
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