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Welcome, my friends, to the article that will once and for all determine the greatest quarterback in NFL history. After watching countless hours of NFL analysis of quarterbacks, I have always ...

The Quest To Find the Greatest Quarterback in NFL History

by David Arreola (Columnist)

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October 30, 2008


Welcome, my friends, to the article that will once and for all determine the greatest quarterback in NFL history.

After watching countless hours of NFL analysis of quarterbacks, I have always wondered, who is the greatest? I have always thought (well, I still do think) that those "experts" don't know anything about football. I believe that informed common fans have a more respectable opinion than those "experts."

I have tried to come up with the greatest quarterback for so long, yet each quarterback has their own compelling arguments.

Then I came across Bleacher Report. Bleacher Report will act as the resource that will allow me to finally figure out who is the greatest quarterback in NFL history.

 

The Quest

The quest is simple. To compile a top-10 list of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, and ultimately determine the Lord of Quarterbacks.

 

The Men and Women That Will Take This Feat

I am looking for as many people as possible to contribute to this historic list. Everyone and anyone is welcome. The only criteria are that you know what a quarterback is and you understand there is no Heisman in the NFL.

 

How To Take Part in the Quest

Simply comment below that you would like to take part in the quest. I will contact you all with my email, at which time you will send me your top 10 quarterbacks of all time. There is no limit to people that can take part. I need AS MANY OPINIONS AS POSSIBLE.

The following are correct examples of a legal commitment to The Quest:
"David, I would like to take part in The Quest."
"David, let me in on this historic Quest"
"David, I want to make history and give you my top 10 quarterbacks"
"David, I want in. What’s this corny stuff about a Quest?"

 

The System

The system will be a rudimentary points system.

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  1. Adam Lindemer 8 months ago

    I am in David. "I would like to take part in The Quest." :)

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    • David Arreola 8 months ago

      Thanks Adam!
      I'll leave a note on your profile as soon as the deadline passes with my email address.
      It will have instructions on how to submit it and stuff...
      I appreciate it. Tell your friends! I want this to be big!
      -David

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  2. Kristin Hamlin 8 months ago

    HMmm this will be interesting. I can do a list--but can I just do my top 3? :)

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    • David Arreola 8 months ago

      I know there are only three...maybe four... quarterbacks that have an actual chance at winning this. However, we have to give out props to the other great ones.
      So i'd like a list of 10. Of course your more than welcome to put your top 3 as the top 3 in your list. lol.

      Thanks Kristin!

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    • Zander Freund 8 months ago

      You really think so David? I can think of at least eight that could legitimately be called "Greatest of all time"...

      Getting excited!

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    • David Arreola 8 months ago

      Well, when you hear "Greatest of All Time" I immediatly think of 4 names. This will be interesting though, I can't wait to see what the world thinks.

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  3. Zach Kruse 8 months ago

    David I want in sir

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  4. MJ Kasprzak 8 months ago

    Oh, I'm so in on this...oh, wait, in order to make sure it is official, "David, let me in on this historic quest."

    And I love what you said about Joe Namath...one of my first articles here was The Great Quarterback Debate, in which I listed my top five and five most overrated--guess who topped the latter list?

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    • David Arreola 8 months ago

      Your on the list.

      I have wanted to say that to the world for the longest time. His stats are awful and his only asset was his looks. Namath is overrated!

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  5. Zander Freund 8 months ago

    I am in David—zander@bleacherreport.com

    The greatest quarterbacks debate is one of the most entertaining in all of sports. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

    Nice work taking the initiative!

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  6. Zander Freund 8 months ago

    FYI, in past rankings I've done Joe Namath usually ends up in the 25-35 range.

    You have to give him some credit for leading one of the greatest upsets in sports history, and he led the league in yards on three occasions/yards per attempt twice. I mean saying "If it was not for his little guarantee, his name would be nothing outside of New York" is the equivalent of saying that if he hadn't created Microsoft, Bill Gates wouldn't be anything outside of Seattle.

    Don't get me wrong though: Broadway Joe was an interception machine and his career numbers make me want to throw up in my mouth...

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    • David Arreola 8 months ago

      I give him that. But that is all

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    • Cody Swartz 8 months ago

      I agree. Take away that ONE time when we won the Super Bowl, which don't get me wrong was awesome, and he's really not that good. Look at his career interceptions.

      He's all hype. The commercials, the 4,000-yard passing season, the Super Bowl. In terms of being a pure quarterback, there were and are many better than Namath.

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  7. Micah Green 8 months ago

    Dan marino.

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  8. Kris Pollina 8 months ago

    I'm in

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  9. Craig Swartz 8 months ago

    Love this idea, David. Count me in.

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  10. Benji Zeledon 8 months ago

    Benji Zeledon is in on the quest!

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  11. Dug Mainor 8 months ago

    David, I would like to take part in The Quest."
    "David, let me in on this historic Quest"
    "David, I want to make history and give you my top 10 quarterbacks"
    "David, I want in. What’s this corny stuff about a Quest?"

    Can ya tell I want in on this???

    Dug

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