BTB: Gil Brandt ranked his top five Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks, Prescott was three and Romo 5

[BigD_95]

1. Roger Staubach
2. Troy Aikman
3. Tony Romo
4. Danny White
5. Don Meredith
   
6. Dak Prescott

 

[sean10mm]

I like Dak better than most but his grade is really incomplete at this point. I don't know that I'd put him above any of the significant Cowboys starters yet.

Random observation: the Cowboys simply weren't a quality football team until like 1966, so it's hard to hang Meredith's lack of early success around his neck.

 

[America's Cowboy]

If you’re going to back away meekly every time you get called out, can you just not respond instead of spamming in a desperate attempt to deflect. I get tired of having to explain it to you.

Sad and desperate. You have to steal my gif.

 

[Diehardblues]

So who's #1 in Passer rating? Some bum?

You’re missing the point. Which is except for Montana and Young all of these QB are from pass happy era.

 

[Diehardblues]

That's about what I was thinking. Agenda driven list.

Yep!
I don’t doubt Gil said this but he’s been known to tout players before.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

You’re missing the point. Which is except for Montana and Young all of these QB are from pass happy era.

I get your point but I don't understand how "pass happy" means you don't belong on this list? If that's the case why is James Winston not on here or Marcus Mariota? Did they not play in a pass happy era?

 

[Williamsboys]

The standard is always changing. look up where he is among his peers. As I said he was very efficient his first season. 3rd in the league. Since then he has been 18th, 14th and 10th. But hey if you consider that to be lofty then I guess that is your prerogative.

I never argue with a Lady.

 

[Diehardblues]

Greg, why is that passer rating chart flawed?

Because the top 20 doesn’t include all of the great passers and QB before this pass happy era. It’s pretty clear to me.

Unless you think Marino at 33rd or Staubach at 48 th for example is accurate. Troy is 61st.

Based on this Rating system Dak and Tony should be placed ahead of Roger and Troy. If that’s doesn’t scream out flawed. Don’t know what does.

 

[StuckMojo]

Wasn’t this posted like a month or so ago?

 

[Plankton]

btw, gotta love those red white and blue helmets. Roger wears it well. Its rare to find a photo with them wearing them. How long did the team have those style helmets? Somebody let me know. I know it wasn't very long.

It was only in 1976, for the Bicentennial.

 

[reddyuta]

If Dak wins the Sb or atleast goes to the NFC championship then he is better than Romo but not right now..

 

[Diehardblues]

Exactly. Dak is a good player. He is an extremely effective player when used properly. He is not, as of yet, a top 10 passing QB in this league.

This rating system list him as 6th All time.

Which means with Staubach at 48th and Aikman at 61st , Dak is by far the greatest passer in Cowboys history. Well, after Romo who is 4th. Now , who really believes that? Lol

 

[Super_Kazuya]

I get your point but I don't understand how "pass happy" means you don't belong on this list? If that's the case why is James Winston not on here or Marcus Mariota? Did they not play in a pass happy era?

Embarrassing.

 

[Rayman70]

It was only in 1976, for the Bicentennial.

THANKS. Very cool.

 

[Diehardblues]

I get your point but I don't understand how "pass happy" means you don't belong on this list? If that's the case why is James Winston not on here or Marcus Mariota? Did they not play in a pass happy era?

Mariota is on this list at #20. Lol
Winston is #31.

Meanwhile Troy is at #61 and Roger at #48.
Is it possible this list is flawed?

 

[Diehardblues]

Gil should look at the All Time passer rating. Based on this our best passing QB were:

1. Romo 4th
2. Dak. 6th
3. Roger 48th
4. Danny 59th
5. Troy 61st
6. Meredith 120th


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_career.htm

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

If Dak wins the Sb or atleast goes to the NFC championship then he is better than Romo but not right now..

What has Romo done?

 

[America's Cowboy]

Gil should look at the All Time passer rating. Based on this our best passing QB were:

1. Romo 4th
2. Dak. 6th
3. Roger 48th
4. Danny 59th
5. Troy 61st
6. Meredith 120th


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_career.htm

Greg, I knew Brandt's list would cause you much consternation. lol

 

[StarBoyz83]

• Roger Staubach

• Tony Romo

• Danny White

• Troy Aikman

• Don Meredith

 

[Diehardblues]

Greg, I knew Brandt's list would cause you much consternation. lol

Individual list are fine. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

But when you start using passer ratings to support them then it becomes laughable much like the ratings are.

Obviously Gil didn’t use the passer ratings. Lol