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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Jake Plummer #16 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum on November 12, 2006 in Oakland, California. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 17-13. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Image
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Jake Plummer #16 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum on November 12, 2006 in Oakland, California. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 17-13. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Image

Top Ten NFL Quarterbacks Who Retired Too Early

Kevin Roberts
May 1, 2009

10. Rich Gannon (39)

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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Rich Gannon #12 of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Pat Williams #93 of the Buffalo Bills at Network Associates Coliseum on September 19, 2004 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Rich Gannon #12 of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Pat Williams #93 of the Buffalo Bills at Network Associates Coliseum on September 19, 2004 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

9. Brett Favre (39)

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SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 07: Head coach Eric Mangini of the New York Jets walks off the field against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game on December 7, 2008 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 07: Head coach Eric Mangini of the New York Jets walks off the field against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game on December 7, 2008 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

8. Joe Montana (38)

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31 Oct 1993: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS QUARTERBACK JOE MONTANA ON THE SIDELINES DURING THE CHIEFS 30-10 LOSS TO THE MIAMI DOLPHINS AT JOE ROBBIE STADIUM IN MIAMI, FLORIDA.
31 Oct 1993: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS QUARTERBACK JOE MONTANA ON THE SIDELINES DURING THE CHIEFS 30-10 LOSS TO THE MIAMI DOLPHINS AT JOE ROBBIE STADIUM IN MIAMI, FLORIDA.

7. Steve Young (Age 37)

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9 Jan 1999: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during the NFC Play Off Game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the 49ers 20-18.
9 Jan 1999: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during the NFC Play Off Game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the 49ers 20-18.

6. Boomer Esiason (36)

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26 Nov 1989: Quarterback Boomer Esiason of the Cincinnati Bengals (center) stands behind center during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 24-7.
26 Nov 1989: Quarterback Boomer Esiason of the Cincinnati Bengals (center) stands behind center during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 24-7.

5. Troy Aikman (34)

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3 Dec 2000: Troy Aikman #8 of the Dallas Cowboys throws the ball during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Cowboys 27-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
3 Dec 2000: Troy Aikman #8 of the Dallas Cowboys throws the ball during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Cowboys 27-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

4. Steve McNair (34)

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on against the Tennessee Titans on November 12, 2006 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens won 27-26. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on against the Tennessee Titans on November 12, 2006 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens won 27-26. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

3. Drew Bledsoe (34)

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 of the Dallas Cowboys gets up after being knocked down against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium on September 10, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Cowboys 24-17
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 of the Dallas Cowboys gets up after being knocked down against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium on September 10, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Cowboys 24-17

2. Norm Van Brocklin (34)

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1. Jake Plummer (32)

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jake Plummer #16 talks with head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos after throwing an incomplete pass on fourth down in the final two minutes against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 23, 2006 at Arrowhe
KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jake Plummer #16 talks with head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos after throwing an incomplete pass on fourth down in the final two minutes against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 23, 2006 at Arrowhe
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