Green Bay Packers: Ranking the Top 5 Quarterbacks of All Time

It is subject to argument, but it is not out of line to say that the Green Bay Packers are the franchise with the best quarterbacks in NFL history.

Titletown has been the host to many great QBs over the years, dating all the way back to the 1930s.

This list is full of Pro Bowlers, Champions and Hall of Famers, which is pretty tough to compete with.

All NFL fans should recognize this elite group, so here it is.

5. Don Majkowski

Don “The Majik Man” Majkowski was drafted in the 10th round of the NFL draft by the Pack in 1987.

He broke out during the 1989 season when he was awarded the starting job.

Majkowski had one of the greatest seasons in Packers history, throwing for 27 touchdowns and 4,318 passing yards while leading the Packers to a 10-6 record.

The young QB looked to have a bright future ahead of him, until the injuries began during the 1990 season.  He tore his rotator cuff during the 10th game of the season and was never able to return to full form.

Majkowski earns the No. 5 spot on this list because of his monster season in 1989 and for being the Packers’ fifth-ranked passer of all time.

Career Statistics: 66 TD, 67 INT, 12,700 YDS, 72.9 RTG

4. Aaron Rodgers

The young quarterback out of California has been nothing short of spectacular since inheriting the starting job in 2008.

Rodgers is the only player in NFL history to have 4,000 passing yards in each of his first two starting seasons.

In only his third year as the starter, Rodgers brought the Super Bowl to Green Bay in a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rodgers is entering his fourth season as the starter for the Pack and, if he keeps performing like he has been, he could be moving up on this list very quickly.

Career Statistics: 87 TD, 32 INT, 12,723 YDS, 98.4 RTG

3. Arnie Herber

The four-time NFL champion started his career as a tailback before the NFL started keeping statistics, but shortly switched over to QB.

In 1932, Herber was the top passer in the league, throwing for 639 yards and nine touchdowns, but that was only the beginning.

It wasn’t until 1935 that Herber was paired with wide receiver Don Hutson.  In 1936, the two went on to temporarily rewrite the NFL passing-receiving record book.

The Packers finished 10-0-1 that season and defeated the Boston Redskins 21-6 in the NFL title game.

Herber was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966.

Career Statistics: 81 TD, 106 INT, 8,041 YDS, 50.1 RTG

2. Brett Favre

While many younger Packer fans may argue that Favre should be No. 1 on this list, he comes in at No. 2 because he only owns one ring.

The three-time MVP and 11-time Pro Bowler is the franchise leader in passing and touchdowns, and holds the NFL record for most consecutive games started.

He led the Packers to a Super Bowl XXXI victory over the New England Patriots.

He did some amazing things in a Packer uniform but, unfortunately, many Packer fans are bitter about the way his career ended in Green Bay.

Favre was the face of the Green Bay Packers franchise for over a decade and is a future Hall of Famer.

Career Statistics: 508 TD, 336 INT, 71,838 YDS, 86.0 RTG

1. Bart Starr

Starr doesn’t have the numbers that Brett Favre does, but that is because at the time the Packers were a run-first team.

He was an extremely accurate passer and an incredible team leader.

What separates Starr from the others is that he knew how to win.  He is a five-time NFL Champion, and championships are what matter most in Titletown. 

He led the Packers to victories in Super Bowls I and II, receiving MVP honors in both games.

The 17th-round draft pick came out to be a monster steal for the Pack, and the Hall of Famer comes in at No. 1 on this list. 

Career Statistics: 152 TD, 138 INT, 24,718 YDS, 80.5 RTG