Interesting QB ranking

[5Stars]

There are a few great QB who are not on the list because they were outstanding enough to make their case in a very short period, but their other seasons still count toward their averages. Marino, Tittle, Bradshaw, Kelly, and Aikman (who doesn't even make the top 50 because of his post-1995 seasons) all rank higher when you count only the seasons that they're really known for. A list of QB based on just their best 5 seasons, labeled "QBS2P" can be found at http://quarterbackscore.webs.com/database.

The more seasons a QB played when he wasn't a top 10 passer that season, the more it will bring down his average season. That's why the original author compiled alternative lists for "5 best" and "10 best seasons," that leave out the years that the player isn't best known for. There's no line that can really be drawn that determines how many seasons are enough in order for a player to make his mark. A player who ranks highly on the "master list" that includes every season obviously had a distinguished career, but there are a few players whose careers don't fit that pattern of consistency over a long period who were legends nevertheless.

Got it...

 

[percyhoward]

I still have to be amazed with how well both Matt Ryan and Phillip Rivers are doing here.

Especially in relation to Brees. But those guys were good from the very beginning, while Brees was awful his first two seasons. And this is a great reason to go to the "10 best seasons" list, where Brees is 7th all time. Nobody is going to remember Brees' first two seasons, so they won't be held against him.

 

[percyhoward]

Look at how high Young is on this list but no way I take him over Aikman

Aikman's stretch from 1991-95 was one of the best five-year periods for any QB ever. He also benefited from being on a great team.

 

[5Stars]

Aikman's stretch from 1991-95 was one of the best five-year periods for any QB ever. He also benefited from being on a great team.

Uh...just an FYI. Don't mention TEAM. People that have never been on a TEAM can't grasp that concept. For some, it's the QB's fault.

(stupid cowboy fans)

 

[5Stars]

Aikman's stretch from 1991-95 was one of the best five-year periods for any QB ever. He also benefited from being on a great team.

With a great coach....

I think we have another one.

 

[CCBoy]

Uh...just an FYI. Don't mention TEAM. People that have never been on a TEAM can't grasp that concept. For some, it's the QB's fault.

(stupid cowboy fans)

(chuckling to self)

 

[CCBoy]

Aikman's stretch from 1991-95 was one of the best five-year periods for any QB ever. He also benefited from being on a great team.

Just for a comparative basis, as the offensive line went...so went Troy Aikman. After '95, Troy was so so very injured and concussed that his game was affected.

Another reason why this group's offensive line is so very important, and the front edge of a real destiny awaiting the team.

The team missed opportunity under Parcells and then Wade Phillips. Now they have to grab the bull by the horns.

 

[Nightman]

3 and 12 on that list

 

[AtlCB]

I don't know... Where's McNabb?