1 and Eagles at No. There's not really much to say about Dancewicz, as it was just another case of it being really difficult to evaluate quarterbacks out of college. Goff was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 draft just a few months ago. Is it enough to get Manning in Canton? It's really unfortunate that Garrett had this problem, as he clearly had some talent. Vick is maybe the biggest “what if?” player of his era. Garrett only appeared in 9 games during his pro football career. The Indianapolis Colts traded up in 1990 to draft Jeff George and sign him to the richest contract in history at the time. Newton is a rare breed of athlete. He had more passing touchdowns that season (32) than did any other QB, and he led the Bengals to a 11-5 record. Of course, it didn’t do much to stem the tide: no black QBs entered the league over the next five years. In fact, his rookie year was a complete disaster, as he threw just six touchdowns to 24 interceptions. The Falcons traded up to get Vick in 2001, as they saw him as a guy who could bring a bunch of buzz to their franchise. He has had an under-appreciated career given the circumstances in Detroit. Bledsoe retired as the 7th leading passer in NFL history with 44,611 passing yards. Peyton Manning was selected to 14 Pro Bowls. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Manning is the reason why so many teams continue to look for QBs with the first overall pick. He is generally considered one of the most overpaid quarterbacks of all time. Smith then led the Chiefs to four playoff appearances. Bertelli finally began his football career after the war ended. 16 of the last 22 number one overall picks have been quarterbacks, which is nearly as many as the number of quarterbacks drafted first overall all-time prior to Manning in 1998. He rushed for 65 yards his last year in college; compare that to guys like Newton (1473) or Vick (617, and more runs than completed passes). Goff wasn't expected to go no.1, as the Titans were in position for the first overall pick and has just drafted Marcus Mariota the year prior. 1, but none changed the game more than Manning, a five-time MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion. Since coming to the NFL in 2009 Stafford has put up statistics that would rival any QB over that period. That year, five quarterbacks went in the first round, with three of them (Donovan McNabb, Akili Smith, and Daunte Culpepper) being players who would have had no chance of being first round picks 25 years earlier. 1 in the NFL Draft in the Super Bowl era. His career in New England essentially ended when he suffered an injury in Week 2 of the 2001 season. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993 and is considered a sports legend in his native Alabama. Vick retired in 2016. People easily forget that Bledsoe was, in his day, one of the better QBs in the league. It seems like the Browns pulled a fast one on Green Bay, as the Packers weren't aware of Garrett's stuttering problem until they got him into their camp. Aikman is widely regarded as one of the top 5-10 quarterbacks in the history of the game. Tony Romo has broken many of Aikman's passing records in Dallas, but Cowboys fans love Aikman far more due to the success the team had in his career. Lowdown: Aikman was one of the building blocks of the 1990s dynasty in Dallas, and he did that with steady play around a loaded roster. The history that was created was magical. He combines world class athleticism with size and strength usually reserved for larger, non athletics men. That, along with the fact that he excelled for that club that drafted him for as long as he did, propels Manning to the top of this list. While Bartkowski had a good career, that has to make you cringe as a Falcons fan. The Raiders went with Russell, theLSU star who made it through half of a bloated six-year, $68 million deal. While Manning went on to have some great seasons in Denver, he has now retired, so the Colts were right to go with Luck, as they're set at quarterback for the foreseeable future. Bledsoe lasted 13 seasons in the NFL with his greatest success coming with the team that drafted him. Bradshaw would become the offensive leader of one of football's greatest dynasties. Which Produces The Top QB From The 2015 Draft? George led the NFL in passing yards in 1997 with the Raiders, and he had a fantastic 10-game stretch with the Vikings in 1998. Plunkett, however, revived his career in his mid-30s as a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Raiders. 1 overall pick in April’s draft, will make his first career start Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. On the one hand, top QBs are seen as the CEOs of the offenses of their clubs, and the best signal callers in the league are pa. He later revived his career with the Cardinals and led a run to the NFC championship game in 2015. It's a testament to just how good Andrew Luck has been that he already finds himself in the top 10 on this list. 2). His highs, most notably those two Super Bowl-winning drives and two Super Bowl MVP Awards, have Manning in the record books. By Zac May 07, 2014. Over the past 18 years, 14 quarterbacks have been selected with the first overall selection, compared to 1936-1998 where we saw only 17 quarterbacks selected first overall. San Diego was well aware of that before the first night of the '04 draft, as the team had already struck a deal with the New York Giants for Manning's services. For the busts like Tim Couch and JaMarcus Russell, Super Bowl champions and Hall of Fame quarterbacks have been selected first overall. He was quickly named the starting quarterback and appeared to be on his way to a successful career, but early in the 1956 season Shaw suffered a broken leg. He retired this offseason, and his career came with a .500 record as a starter. Hill had a respectable career as he bounced around between five franchises during his 11 year run. Testaverde has thrown for more yards and more touchdowns than any other eligible quarterback who is not in the Hall of Fame, but despite his long career and overall statistical accomplishments, Testaverde only had moderate success in terms of winning. He was known as a very flashy player during his time in college at Notre Dame University, but his skills never materialized in the pro game. Can Thunder's struggling D slow a better-than-ever Warriors offense? Dancewicz followed Angelo Bertelli as the Norte Dame quarterback. Plunkett didn't waste the opportunity. He was also a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Couch actually managed to lead the Browns to the playoffs once in his tenure there, but the team suffered a comeback loss to the Steelers in the 2002 Wild Card round. This list is not, however, merely about the best all-time quarterbacks and what they personally achieved. He spent a total of 15 seasons in the NFL as both a starter and backup. The record books and his trophy case tell all you need to know about Manning, who is a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer. Manning has the most passing yards and TDs of any quarterback on this list, and he took out the Patriots twice in the Super Bowl. That was the expectation for the 24 previous quarterbacks who were taken No. Garrett was traded to the Green Bay Packers and was viewed as a potential back up. Manning was selected first overall in 2004 by the Chargers then immediately traded to the New York Giants.