The Quest To Find the Greatest Quarterback in NFL History

David Arreola by Senior Analyst Written on October 30, 2008
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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 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.
The higher you rank a quarterback, the more points he will receive.

Here is the official points system for "The Quest" to find the greatest NFL quarterback of all time.

1-   14 points
2-   11 points
3-    9 points
4-    7 points
5-    6 points
6-    5 points
7-    4 points
8-    3 points
9-    2 points
10-  1 point

 

Almost done...

Even though I have expressed my "dislike" for the opinions of experts, I cannot deny their knowledge of the game. Therefore, I will include the Top 10 quarterbacks list from ESPN and Sporting News Weekly. If you know of any other such lists out there, let me know in your commitment comment.

Lastly, I only have two requests for my brave associates that will take part in this daunting task.

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