What makes a quarterback great?
There are so many things:
Statistical accomplishments and leadership both on and off the field.
Intelligence.
Supporting cast.
And most importantly, winning.
Below is my second annual list of the 32 best quarterbacks in the NFL . This is more of a "what have you done for me lately" list, which explains why former Pro Bowlers Mark Brunell and Marc Bulger will not appear on this list.
Some teams have two quarterbacks on this list, and some teams have zero. Quarterbacks with a "+" next to their name are quarterbacks who are on the rise, most likely younger players. Quarterbacks with a "-" are the quarterbacks on the decline, mostly older players, or players with something to prove.
These quarterbacks are divided into sections: the Unelite Eight (32-25), Middle of the Pack (24-15), Borderline Pro Bowlers (14-9), MVP Candidates (8-4), and The Big Three (3-1), where the difference between...
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