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. In a TV ad, Namath tells viewers to "get everything you're entitled to.". Russell Wilson was one of the best. The quarterback wants to use the foundation to help families and is currently in the process of building a retirement center for families to use. 49. Still, his career has been a long one, and Hasselbeck has provided stability at the QB positionsomething that isn't very easy to find (just ask the Cardinals). He still has time to do so, especially now that he has Chad Johnson on his team catching passes, but it looks like the Bengals are still the Bungles when it comes to putting together back-to-back playoff seasons. Tony Stern, freelance creative director, Mayfield's been inconsistent as Cleveland's QB (great 2018 rookie season, a down 2019). He's straight man meets occasional quirk. Krieg ranks very highly in many career passing categories, but his teams rarely went deep into the playoffs, and indeed his postseason statistics are generally worse than those in the regular season. My opinions are not scientific, and while I have done a fair amount of research in putting this list together, I am 100 percent sure that no one else on this planet would have exactly the same list as mechiefly because not everyone will use my criteria. Some quarterbacks thrive after retiring and others suffer adversity. His legacy is hurt by the fact that his two best teams, the 2000 and 2002 Raiders, lost to two outstanding defenses deep in the playoffs. A lack of postseason success keeps Fouts from entering the top 10. Even so, the man enjoyed a surprisingly successful career, and if the 90's were the "lost decade" of Bengals football, Blake was the major bright spot. 20?! Couldn't have been nicer or more collaborative. Kilmer was selected 11th overall in the NFL draft (39th overall in the AFL draft) out of UCLA. Rodgers is in great position to move up; he's almost a lock to move into the top 40 some day, barring injury. 10 Matthews). Before his nuclear six-interception meltdown against the Cardinals in the playoffs two years ago, Jake Delhomme was John Fox's quarterback. He appeared in two Pro Bowls: the first with the Los Angeles Rams, who drafted him with the "bonus" draft pick that no longer exists in today's NFL draft, and the latter during his title season with the Bears. Even while serving as a lightning rod, Stabler led the NFL in passing touchdowns in 1974, his MVP season, and again in 1976; however, following a contract dispute, Stabler was traded to the Houston Oilers, where he played for two years before playing out the final three years of his career with the New Orleans Saints. 7 TD passes in one game (tied for NFL record). Ah, Jeff Garcia. While he's only coached at a high school level, he was a finalist for the Houston Texans head coaching position earlier this year. Chris MacNeil, creative director. But when he showed up he let it rip, we went for it and he was all in. The idea of a guy like Peyton Manning doing that is simply hilarious, so it bears repeating that Luckman, one of the best QBs in league history, actually had that intention. And as the new Head & Shoulders spokesplayer, he also shines when paired with No. The Colts tended to mirror their success of their young quarterback; when his play dipped, so, too, did the Colts' fortunes. He was the only real superstar of the expansion New Orleans Saints. The late George Blanda is next on the list, and he earns such a high spot because of his longevity at the professional level. But to me, nothing tops his quintessentially "Beast Mode-ish" performance for Common Sense Media and Goodby, poaching food and hot sauce-pranking to tout #DeviceFreeDinner. While he's a guy who some might rank higher, the fact that Steve DeBerg was frequently a backup quarterback hurts him on my list. RELATED: 10 NFL Quarterbacks Who Always Lost The Big Game. What is the most annoying commercial jingle? To his credit, Griffin III appears to be great at doing both jobs. Brady's legacy is hurt by his inability to finish that season undefeated. During his NFL career, Eli Manning was a great player, who won two Super Bowl championships. John Elway played all 16 seasons of his legendary NFL career with the Denver Broncos. Which made him one of the most prolific passers of all-timea reckless-like-a-fox improvisor on the ground and an eventual Hall of Famer. Here's a guess: Doug Flutie would be ranked higher if he had played in the NFL for a longer period of time. The game was over- Hail Mary passes never work. He was never a show stopper at the position, evidenced by the fact that he constantly switched teams; however, you could win with this guy- and the Bucs did just that, along with a great Derrick Brooks-led defense. Craig Morton (1965-1974) is in private business in Phoenix. Kosar finished his career in Miami as the backup to Dan Marino. The Bungles couldn't do much beyond throw the ball, however, so much of Blake's efforts were wasted. I don't know how I did them.". Kurt Warner, 1998-2009. Graham's record as a starter was 57-13-1 (.810), good for the best winning percentage all time among quarterbacks. However, Plummer decided to retire rather than play with the Buccaneers. However, I reserve the right to call him a douche bag. Brady's greatest legacy is still the three Super Bowl wins in the early 2000s. Brian Culp, creative director, DDB Chicago. hence, a higher spot than some suggest that his statistics deserve. I'm still trying to figure out why, exactly, Andy Reid decided that trading Donovan McNabb at all was a good idea, much less trading him within the division to the Washington Redskins. Eli Manning made the playoffs six times in his career. The GOAT "only" No. "The Immobile One" was the No. The canned crowd noise and creepy fan cutouts are bizarre new twists. 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. Cam Miller, creative director, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and Mike Cicale, freelance creative director. 26.1 career yards/game rushing average, 4th all time for QB. Stabler scored what appeared to be the winning touchdown with just over a minute left in the game, but his heroics were foiled by Franco Harris and the so called "Immaculate Reception," which kick-started a rivalry between the Steelers and Raiders that was at its strongest in the 1970s. Chandler was the Falcons starting quarterback during John Elway's second Super Bowl winnot that many people remember much more than the "Dirty Bird" dance from that Falcons team. Trent Green was supposed to be the guy running the "Greatest Show on Turf" that eventually brought home a Super Bowl to St. Louis. CREDIT: AP Photo/Alex Brandon Alex Smith, the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, stepped away from pro football in April. Of those 31, 6 players have had their uniform numbers officially retired by the organization. After beating beaten down as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, he turned his career around with the help of Jim Harbaugh and Andy Reid. action movies his post-football profession. Aside from his football career, Marshawn is known to grace television . Still, if he'd been that good, teams wouldn't have drafted players to replace himso he's here at No. Theismann's Redskins won Super Bowl XVII, but failed to defend their title in Super Bowl XVIII the next year. Unitas deserves every accolade he gets and then some as one of the league's all-time great quarterbacks. RELATED: 10 Things NFL Fans Need To Know About The Manning Family. Especially in light of the fact that he's basically proven that on a personal level, he's pretty much a douche bag. He volunteered to put in extra time to learn the choreography." After deciding to retire as a player, Rivers made the decision to help train the next generation. Pringles, Lay's, BMW, Planet Fitness, Hellmann's, Kia and Uber Eats were among the brands that shined during this year's Big Game. Usually when somebody opens his mouth it bites him in the behind, but judging from this photograph, Namath seemed pretty happy with the result- and the Jets' win over the Colts in Super Bowl III is one of the biggest upsets in sports history. No matter your feelings, Favre deserves a high spot on the list. But what surprised me [on the SportCenter "Manning Family Tour" spot] is how great Eli was. He is the only QB to ever throw for more than 400 yards and keep a perfect 158.3 QB rating in the same game; he also combined with Marino to throw for over 900 passing yards in the same game, another NFL record. Although he never officially retired, McCown last played in 2020 and has been focused on coaching ever since. James King, associate creative director, Square, "Ray had an energy that made people on set love him. In any event, the forward pass became a primary offensive weapon while Baugh was in the league, and "Slingin Sammy" was always at the forefront in terms of using this innovative approach. Blanda retired after the 1958 season because of Bears coach George Halas insistence that he be the field goal kicker for the Bears. 1 overall after trading with the Chargers, who got some guy named LaDainian Tomlinson at No. Ferguson's best year was probably in 1975, when he threw 25 touchdown passes to tie for the league high that year (Fran Tarkenton was the other). Philip Rivers was a once-in-a-lifetime player. But unlike guys like Peyton Manning or Dan Marino, the two statistically best passers of their eras, Elway didn't also have the stats where one or two rings could jump a guy all the way to the top. He accumulated 3,407 rushing yards in his career in addition to over 51,475 passing yards. Stabler's first major appearance in the public spotlight was in relief of an injured Daryle Lamonica in the 1972 playoff game between the Raiders and the Steelers. The roller coaster ride with Lomax was at its best in his Pro Bowl seasons, and his 4,614 passing yards in 1984 is good for 12th all time right now, though recent trends suggest that more and more quarterbacks will be hitting the 4,000 passing yard barrier in coming years. Obviously, the major knock on Tarkenton is that he never won a Super Bowl despite having multiple attempts with a great supporting cast around him. Artists Pushing the Limits of Creativity and Generative Tech, 2 Minutes With (Top Creatives & Marketers). He could move up the list with several more good seasons. Unitas and the Baltimore Colts began play at 2 p.m. every Sunday, which was unique to Baltimore: The Colts wanted to make sure that everyone who wanted to had time to go to church before the game started. Quarterback Brett Favre first retired in 2008 and that lasted a couple months. It isn't necessarily something that the NFL likes to talk about, but it bears repeating. He was named Super Bowl MVP in both games, defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots as underdogs both times. Manning's endorsement deals go far beyond selling insurance. Esiason had a somewhat unique style compared to most other quarterbacks, stemming primarily from the fact that he was left-handed; he is one of the most successful southpaw quarterbacks of all time. Alex's powerful story of recovery and determination will leave yOO inspired and feeling better. But it's just too early- try me again in five years. There is no real doubt that this guy can get it done, and he's got all the statistics you could ever want to back it up. He won't move up very far if he continues to make me waste high picks on him in my fantasy draft, though 2009 was his best seasonhis first as a full-time starter, when he stayed healthy for all 16 gamesand he made the Pro Bowl that year while lighting up the passing charts. He has this wry sense of humor lurking beneath his quiet, low-key demeanor. All the more reason to hate him." The former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback would light up the scoreboard one week and completely fall apart the next. Ben Salsky, creative director, MullenLowe, [Loud whistle! Collins is a former No. On one level, it's hard to believe that the quarterback in charge of the great Miami Dolphins dynasty of the 1970s isn't the greatest in franchise history. Blanda holds the record for most extra points kicked in NFL history, and might have been a better kicker than he was a quarterback. How far the NFL has come! The veteran New Orleans Saints passer played in the league for nearly two decades and is in the top half of virtually every passing record held by the NFL. Like Bert Jones, it is sometimes difficult to figure out exactly how good Manning was simply because there was so little talent around him. He's tough as nails, too- he underwent secret surgery to repair a torn ACL before the Chargers' AFC championship game AND PLAYED IN THE GAME. 1 on this list, you need a signature moment. It might not be fair, and I'm not going to pretend that there's no bias at all in this article. Going just by the numbers, Namath really wasn't much of a player outside of a few good seasons, and some people would want to rank him higher. Not too many 13th round picks end up as NFL MVPs at some point, but that's just what Brian Sipe did. He locks infocused, determined, demanding the best from himself." Although that job went to Lovie Smith, McCown is likely to be an NFL coach sooner rather than later. Imagine applying that work ethic to something you're naturally good at. After deciding to retire as a player, Rivers made the decision to help coach the next generation. In the three following Super Bowls, the Bills were blown out, and one of the most talented teams in league history- the 90s Bills- broke up without ever winning a Super Bowl. See the Manning brothers in Frito-Lay Super Bowl ad News See the Manning brothers in their PJs get scolded by dad Archie in Super Bowl ad The retired quarterbacks hilariously put their sibling. Brett Favre (October 10, 1969 - Present) 19. While he didn't produce like Marino, O'Brien was pretty good in his own right, quarterbacking the Jets for the next ten seasons. By today's standards his numbers aren't that good, but he compares most favorably with other players of his era. The Chargers lost, but the gutty performance certainly vouches for the guy's toughness. But they belong here by being the faces of the most iconic comedy campaign of our generation. Of course, to be No. retired quarterbacks in commercialsmichelle woods role on burn notice. 20 quarterback of all time and 1981 league MVP isn't in the Hall of Fame. He simply won't go away. [Troy] was one of the nicest, most genuinely engaged guys ever. Stabler, of course, was right in the middle of it. Fouts and head coach Don Coryell revolutionized offense in the NFL with their famous "Air Coryell" vertical passing game. If there was ever a quarterback that took way too much heat, it would be Donovan McNabb. Warner is one of the better rated postseason passers of all time, though he only won the single Super Bowl ring. 18 on this list. The oldest quarterback ever, George Blanda, was just shy of his 49thbirthday when he retired! Another commercial promises "free eyeglasses and free rides," presumably to doctors' offices. "OBJ was just game to do something entertaining. Orange: 845-615-3710, Sullivan: 845-807-0241, Ulster: 845-340-3456. Beckham's $29 million, five-year contract with Nike is one of the largest shoe deals . There's that showman aspect to him on the field. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, but his best playing days came with the Philadelphia Eagles, the second team he played for, where he was coached by Dick Vermeil. He's a super-focused, serious entrepreneurhis Beast Mode Productions and director Diaunte Thompson shot the hell out of thisand above all, he was such a nice guy to just sit around and talk to." But uh again, if your guy was that good Yeah, he's an old timer, but he warrants this spot. Or canoeing. Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports. Brooks was really good when he was on, but he could also be really bad when he was off, as evidenced by the fact that he threw 22 interceptions in the 2001 season. You'll periodically hear Starr's name come up in discussions about the top quarterback of all time, though it is rare. He doesn't belong in the top 20 just yet, but if he wins another championship and keeps putting up numbers like these, it will be hard to rate guys like Dan Fouts ahead of him when all is said and done. 15never made a Super Bowl outside of endearingly mocking his lack of a contract in a 2014 campaign for T-Mobile. A guy with a lot of upside, Matt Schaub is the first active player to appear on the list that has a real chance to move up, especially with the kind of talent around him on the Houston offensemost notably Andre Johnson and now Arian Foster. He was that good." Alex Smith's career in the NFL can, and likely will be made into a movie one day. Period. Bobby Layne was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1948, but was behind both Sid Luckman and Johnny Lujack on the depth chart, so he refused to return to the team in 1949. Jim Jenkins, director, O-Positive, "We had two questions before shooting: Would he wear a ridiculous wig? Montana, 64, was long considered the GOAT of NFL quarterbacks for his Super Bowl success, though Tom Brady is zeroing in on his seventh ring on Sunday as his Buccaneers face the Chiefs with. In fact, after my first time working with him, he emailed me to say thank you. But he was a total pro. Both in performing, but also because the kids were so starstruck by him they could hardly focus. They come to set prepared, ready to work and have fun. The "Cam Cam" for Chiat and Foot Locker and his requisite ESPN SportsCenter spot show some range in the former Heisman winner/MVP/current Patriots QB as do these Chiat Gatorade gems where he goes ew-gross-funny and mock diva. The perfect example of a quarterback that teams wouldn't use as their franchise guy because he didn't look like an NFL quarterback. A classic "one-hit wonder," Steve Beuerlein was one of the league's best players in 1999, when he led the NFL with over 4,400 passing yards, setting many single-season franchise records with the Carolina Panthers. Kilmer is another guy that makes me glad I did my diligence. Since that time, Luck has mostly stayed off the grid. He hasn't really been the same since the middle of the decade, when he had several good years. To his credit, Griffin III seems to be excellent at doing both jobs. Almost like he was trying to knock the performance out of the game. 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 certainly isn't the best No. In any event, following the 1989 game in which Everett pretty much got killed by the 49ers defensive front for the entire game, Everett was perceived by many as someone who shied away from contact. Cam Newton encourages a young boy to follow his dream. Collins' best asset is his tremendous longevity, and he's been a serviceable starter for his entire careermost recently when the Titans were 13-3 but lost to the Wild Card Baltimore Ravens as the No. 70. If you put up Anderson's numbers against many QBs who are in the Hall, Anderson compares favorably. Send piles of hate mail here. It's somewhat rare for a legendary quarterback to play their entire career with just one team. He'd close his eyes, take a deep breath, and without any fear, and complete confidence, he would execute perfectly, as if he wanted to do it so well that he'd never have to do it again. O'Donnell played for the Bengals, Jets and Titans after his time in Pittsburgh. But he's simply a better actor than Rodgers and many others, bringing deadpan, self-mocking, faux-expert humor that's always extra funny coming from such a Goliath. Without us asking, he nonchalantly slipped in some improv moments that not only made the final cuts, but made them way better." After several good seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, he has played for several NFL teams: Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, and Oakland. He spent all 17 of his seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Pgina principal. He's currently the head coach of St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama. Jeff Goodby, co-chairman, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners. Not one? He's as ubiquitous as, say, Aaron Rodgers, but just a better actor. Although that job went to Lovie Smith, McCown will likely be an NFL coach sooner rather than later. The Kurt Warner story is one of those "feel good" moments when a guy who isn't supposed to be that good turns out to be even better than the starter. Can play Izod straight man or stupidly funny. McMahon spent the most significant years of his career with the Bears, but he also played for San Diego, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Arizona and Green Bay before he hung up his cleats. It is also difficult to argue that Drew Brees wasn't the best QB in the leaguelast year. Shockingly, Wes Welker didn't make the Top 10 ]. Right before a take, he'd get quiet and serious; you could see him thinking extremely hard about exactly what he was trying to do with his performance. The knock on Manning has always been that he doesn't usually play his best when the chips are down. Finally, he finished his playing career with the Washington Redskins. Babe Parilli played mostly with the AFL's Boston Patriots in the 1960s and is a member of their all-decade team, though he won his Super Bowl ring while backing up Broadway Joe Namath in Super Bowl III. The rings that are now worn by members of that Saints team make it difficult to argue that any other team was better than it was last year. Exactly how high Rivers can climb is yet to be seen, but I'd guess he'll land in the top 25 so long as he adds an NFL title somewhere along the way. He is currently the head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama. Small or over-the-top. Pretty impressive." Peyton Manning Is Set on Winning at the 'Superior Bowl' in Michelob Ultra's 2022 Super Bowl Commercial PEOPLE has an exclusive look at the retired NFL star and actor Steve Buscemi starring in the . He has spent all 18 of his NFL seasons with the Steelers, winning two Super Bowls along the way. Dan Marino is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Of course, you can also do better, and that's why he's only No. Culpepper has never been the same since leaving Minnesota, but he had more than just one really good season. 13), but he's another riser. Recently retired NFL quarterback Alex Smith chatted with Dalton and other Bears quarterbacks and coaches at practice. Chris Chandler is another guy who makes the list primarily because of his longevityhe played in the NFL for a whopping 17 years at the QB position. Jamie Barrett, executive creative director, BarrettSF, "Brady was the best because he had the biggest riskthe idea was essentially his one and only comment on Deflategate, and we were unsure if he'd really do it. 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. Brunell had a fantastic connection with wideouts Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell. New Orleans Saints QB Brees isn't as ubiquitous as J.J. Watt, Aaron Rodgers or the Mannings, but he's always made the most of some killer concepts with scant dialogue, like this ESPN classic. Ryan Fitzpatrick could be one of the most legendary official players in all of sports history. Moon's best season with the Houston Oilers was 1993- also his last year with the team. Four wordsWorking out with Sasquatch. Of all the good Cowboys quarterbacks, Don Meredith is probably the one who is most frequently forgotten. The 21 Greatest NFL Players as Commercial Actors, Ranked, No Lay's Chips? Even after suffering a brutal injury in 2018 that could've ended his career, Smith fought on. Interestingly, showing just how much times have changed, Johnson continued his studies at Washington University in St. Louis while playing for the Cardinals, and he is now a professor of chemical engineering at New Mexico State. We spent an hour with a very athletic stand-in working on the lift which we never actually got right Odell nailed it first try." Manning, who has appeared in hilariously written and acted commercials for DirectTV, SportsCenter, and the NFL, and who crushed his hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live in 2012, has been. The quarterback was an undrafted out of Monmouth, but he was able to stay in the league for a long time thanks to his great mindset for the game and being an ideal backup. I'd bet that some guys on this list would trade their higher standing just to have one. An especially notable aspect of Gabriel's play is his 3.3 percent interception percentage (the percentage of his passes that were intercepted). He's done for the year, but Tony Romo has put up pretty decent numbers during his time in the NFL. Crownie, anyone? Required fields are marked *. The only thing missing is a Super Bowl ring. Kosar was involved in some controversy with respect to how he entered the league, but was in the rare position to choose his team- in this case, the Cleveland Browns. However, the fact of the matter is if Roethlisberger retired RIGHT THIS SECOND he is already ahead of most QBs in league history. And his team is 3-5.). Recently-retired NFL quarterback Alex Smith. #3 - Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr Bart Starr was. 1 quarterback of all time, "Joe Cool." He is still a Hall of Famer and a former NFL MVP. The former NFL quarterback currently serves as pre- and post-game analyst for Thursday Night Football, after Amazon got the rights earlier this year. They both have acting experience, Boz in film/TV of course, but most people don't know Eddie does live theater. However, he didnt do it without having a job lined up. But on occasion, you could still see it shine through. Throughout his career, Griese called his own plays. After leaving New England, Bledsoe played with the Buffalo Bills and then with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring. 78.4% NFL career winning percentage, 2nd all time for QBs, 90% AFL career winning percentage, 1st all time for QBs. RELATED: 10 NFL Quarterbacks Who Failed To Be Leaders In The Locker Room. With McNair at the helm, the Tennessee Titans were usually one of the NFL's better teams. The last man in the top 50, Philip Rivers seems to be headed in the direction of another great Chargers QB, Hall of Famer Dan Fouts. Even so, when you crunch the numbers, McNabb definitely deserves this spot, and if nothing else, the guy has a lot of talent and has made many, many postseason appearances with a pretty average group of guys around him barring Westbrook and Brian Dawkins. A few seconds later he performed it exactly right, on the first take. As a passer, he was good but not great; however, he was a dual-threat quarterback, at least for his day, rushing for 500 yards in a season twice in his career and rushing for 21 touchdowns. "It can be tricky filming athletes, sometimes painful, but never with Isaiah and Terry. Elusive. Kosar did not have a prototypical build for an NFL quarterback, and tended to throw sidearm rather than with a conventional over-the-top motion. Sammy Baugh, 1937-52. Griese played in the actual Super Bowl that year. Your email address will not be published. And as a top 2 honoree, he gets three reverential quotes, "Working with Ray was fascinating and impressive. Since that time, Luck has mostly stayed off the grid.
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