NFL: Which QB had the best career and why?

[Say Hey Kid]

Which QB had the best career and why?

1. Dan Marino
2. Jim Kelly
3. Fran Tarkenton
4. Dan Fouts
5. Slingin Sammy Baugh
6. Sid Luckman
7. Warren Moon
8. Randall Cunningham
9. Steve McNair
10. Otto Graham

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[Voight]

Marino, Tarkenton, Kelly

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Went with Sid

4x Champion

 

[Crossfire Hurricane]

Went with Sid

4x Champion

Baugh was a 2x league MVP, 7x first team all pro, and 2x second team. Luckman was a one time MVP, 5x first team, 1x second team. Comparing their accomplishments to more modern era quarterbacks is just about impossible though, fewer games, fewer teams, different emphasis on offense. Taking competition into account I like Marino's MVP, 3x first team, and 5x second team selections.

 

[Unholy Diver]

Warren Moon - 5 straight Grey Cups

 

[Babe Ruth]

I voted for Baugh.. probably the most dominant QB of his era. Very long career (15+ years, if I remember right), and he was a damn good punter.
I also kinda like Tarkenton.. when he retired, he basically held every meaningful passing record. They've been eclipsed since, but..

Interesting options in the poll.. the greats who didn't win the rings, or are generally relegated to 2nd tier status.. fair or not (?)

 

[blueandgoldguy]

No Otto Graham in the poll?

 

[Say Hey Kid]

No Otto Graham in the poll?

Agreed. I forgot him. Added him. Great posts by all. The West Coast offense has inflated passing so much I may take my best player in and out of this poll as pre-Montana.