Who is the better... Brady or Aikman?

[juck]

yes i am bored,i was thinking that IMO its a draw,and they are very similiar.

 

[The Duke]

It's hard to judge the two but since Aikman played against real competition and Brady has played against a watered down parity league, then Aikman should be considered above Brady.

 

[Vintage]

It's hard to judge the two but since Aikman played against real competition and Brady has played against a watered down parity league, then Aikman should be considered above Brady.

So, you are going to hold that against Brady...

But neglect the fact that Aikman had a better WR (Irvin) than anything Brady has had, a better RB (Smith) than anything Brady has had, a better TE than anything Brady has had (Novacek vs Furia/Graham/Watson).....?

Edit: And a better OL...

 

[JonCJG]

Aikman

 

[royhitshard]

Brady

 

[juck]

I am thinking that possibly Aikman had a better team in general tho.

 

[royhitshard]

I am thinking that possibly Aikman had a better team in general tho.

That is why I chose Brady. Both great QB's, but Aikman had a lot of help.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

As far as skill level-- Aikman. Not even close.

 

[bobtheflob]

Talent- Aikman
Leadership- Brady

 

[SultanOfSix]

Aikman has more talent.

If you had better talent around you in a more competitive league, you also had better competition. You can't have it one way and not the other.

Brady is great. But w/o the "tuck" rule, we wouldn't even be comparing them right now.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I spoke to this in the McNabb thread just a bit. It's difficult to compare either because of the circumstances. Brady could never play in a timing offense. He doesn't have the arm. We all know that Aikman never really threw a great deep ball so any downfield offense is not going to be a match for Aikman. Both QBs are among the very best IMO but Brady's story is not finished yet. If he wins another championship, I think you gotta give the nod to Brady. After all, that's what it's about I'm told.

 

[lurkercowboy]

Two great QBs. If I had to choose, I would pick Aikman for his accuracy and leadership.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I really cant pick one... I am somewhat bias to Aikman but...

think about it like this...

Put Aikman on those Patriots teams... I dont think he gets to and/or wins all 3 SB's

Put Brady on those Cowboys teams... I think Brady comes away with all 3 SB's maybe, just maybe he wins that 3rd NFC title game that we lost to 9ers...

I did say maybe... LOL

 

[RCowboyFan]

I think as QBs both Brady and Aikman are the same, cool under pressure etc. But Talent, no doubt, Aikman is far superior to Brady. Only thing I think Brady is superior is that great ability he has to move away pressure.

 

[RCowboyFan]

I really cant pick one... I am somewhat bias to Aikman but...

think about it like this...

Put Aikman on those Patriots teams... I dont think he gets to and/or wins all 3 SB's

Put Brady on those Cowboys teams... I think Brady comes away with all 3 SB's maybe, just maybe he wins that 3rd NFC title game that we lost to 9ers...

I did say maybe... LOL

I think thats where underestimation of Aikman comes. Aikman I believe would have won three SBs with NE team and probably Brady with Cowboys team.

 

[MossBurner]

Brady has played against a watered down parity league,

Um...isn't this a blatant contradiction?

 

[koolaid]

its tough to say, brady did it with less
but aikman did it against tougher teams
its a draw as i see it, unless brady wins another SB

 

[CactusCowboy]

I think brady is the better qb.......

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

It all comes down to what you are looking for. I don't think Brady has the accuracy or the arm to be as effective in the offense that Aikman ran. And I don't think Aikman was as good at dealing with a changing roster as Brady has been. Troy really struggled when he didn't have his best weapons. Brady has persevered in those situations.

I think the Patriots are going to have a down period...I think their window is about closed. If they can get back to the top with Brady leading them, I will give him the edge.

 

[lurkercowboy]

I think that Aikman has always been underestimated by many, even during the glory years.