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Gil Brandt's greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time

NFL Media senior analyst and personnel guru Gil Brandt ranks the best quarterbacks in NFL History. Take a look at how they stack up.

Gil Brandt

Buffalo Bills, 1986-1996
» Voted to Pro Bowl five times, First Team All-Pro once
» 35,467 career passing yards, 237 career touchdowns
» 101 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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16. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/jimkelly/2501579/profile">Jim Kelly</a>

Buffalo Bills, 1986-1996
» Voted to Pro Bowl five times, First Team All-Pro once
» 35,467 career passing yards, 237 career touchdowns
» 101 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Al Messerschmidt/Associated Press

San Diego Chargers, 2001-2005; New Orleans Saints, 2006-present
» One-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 12 times, First Team All-Pro once
» 74,437 career passing yards, 520 career touchdowns, NFL-record 67.3 career completion percentage
» 185 career victories

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15. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/drewbrees/2504775/profile">Drew Brees</a>

San Diego Chargers, 2001-2005; New Orleans Saints, 2006-present
» One-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 12 times, First Team All-Pro once
» 74,437 career passing yards, 520 career touchdowns, NFL-record 67.3 career completion percentage
» 185 career victories

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Minnesota Vikings, 1961-1966 and 1972-1978; N.Y. Giants, 1967-1971
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro once
» 47,003 career passing yards, 342 career touchdowns,
32 career rushing touchdowns
» 124 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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14. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/frantarkenton/2527019/profile">Fran Tarkenton</a>

Minnesota Vikings, 1961-1966 and 1972-1978; N.Y. Giants, 1967-1971
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro once
» 47,003 career passing yards, 342 career touchdowns, 32 career rushing touchdowns
» 124 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

David Durochik/Associated Press

Houston Oilers, 1984-1993; Minnesota Vikings, 1994-1996; Seattle Seahawks, 1997-1998; Kansas City Chiefs, 1999-2000
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro once
» 49,325 career passing yards, 291 career touchdowns
» 102 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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13. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/warrenmoon/2502177/profile">Warren Moon</a>

Houston Oilers, 1984-1993; Minnesota Vikings, 1994-1996; Seattle Seahawks, 1997-1998; Kansas City Chiefs, 1999-2000
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro once
» 49,325 career passing yards, 291 career touchdowns
» 102 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Pittsburgh Steelers, 1970-1983
» Four-time NFL champion, two-time Super Bowl champion
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl three times, First Team All-Pro once
» 27,989 career passing yards, 212 career touchdowns,

» 107 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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12. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/terrybradshaw/2510042/profile">Terry Bradshaw</a>

Pittsburgh Steelers, 1970-1983
» Four-time NFL champion, two-time Super Bowl champion
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl three times, First Team All-Pro once
» 27,989 career passing yards, 212 career touchdowns,
» 107 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Kevin Terrell/Associated Press

Washington Redskins, 1937-1952
» Two-time NFL champion
» Two-time NFL Player of the Year
» Voted First Team All-Pro seven times
» 21,996 career passing yards, 187 career touchdowns
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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11. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/sammybaugh/2509183/profile">Sammy Baugh</a>

Washington Redskins, 1937-1952
» Two-time NFL champion
» Two-time NFL Player of the Year
» Voted First Team All-Pro seven times
» 21,996 career passing yards, 187 career touchdowns
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Fame/Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys, 1989-2000
» Three-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl six times, First Team All-Pro once
» 32,942 career passing yards, 165 career touchdowns,

» 94 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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10. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/troyaikman/2499369/profile">Troy Aikman</a>

Dallas Cowboys, 1989-2000
» Three-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl six times, First Team All-Pro once
» 32,942 career passing yards, 165 career touchdowns,
» 94 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Tom DiPace/Associated Press

Miami Dolphins, 1983-1999
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro three times
» 61,361 career passing yards, 420 career touchdowns
» 147 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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9. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/danmarino/2501869/profile">Dan Marino</a>

Miami Dolphins, 1983-1999
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro three times
» 61,361 career passing yards, 420 career touchdowns
» 147 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Paul Spinelli/Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons, 1991; Green Bay Packers, 1992-2007; N.Y. Jets, 2008; Minnesota Vikings, 2009-2010
» One-time Super Bowl champion
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 11 times, First Team All-Pro three times
» 71,838 career passing yards, 508 career touchdowns,

» Tied for career victories lead with 186
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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8. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/brettfavre/2500606/profile">Brett Favre</a>

Atlanta Falcons, 1991; Green Bay Packers, 1992-2007; N.Y. Jets, 2008; Minnesota Vikings, 2009-2010
» One-time Super Bowl champion
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 11 times, First Team All-Pro three times
» 71,838 career passing yards, 508 career touchdowns,
» Tied for career victories lead with 186
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Tom DiPace/Associated Press

Baltimore Colts, 1955-1972; San Diego Chargers, 1973
» Three-time NFL champion, one-time Super Bowl champion
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 10 times, First Team All-Pro five times
» 40,239 career passing yards, 290 career touchdowns
» 118 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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7. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/johnnyunitas/2527792/profile">Johnny Unitas</a>

Baltimore Colts, 1955-1972; San Diego Chargers, 1973
» Three-time NFL champion, one-time Super Bowl champion
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 10 times, First Team All-Pro five times
» 40,239 career passing yards, 290 career touchdowns
» 118 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Al Messerschmidt/Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys, 1969-1979
» Two-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl six times
» 22,700 career passing yards, 153 career touchdowns
» 85 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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6. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/rogerstaubach/2526418/profile">Roger Staubach</a>

Dallas Cowboys, 1969-1979
» Two-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl six times
» 22,700 career passing yards, 153 career touchdowns
» 85 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Tony Tomsic/Associated Press

Denver Broncos, 1983-1998
» Two-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro once
» 51,475 career passing yards, 300 career touchdowns,
33 career rushing touchdowns
» 148 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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5. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/johnelway/2500547/profile">John Elway</a>

Denver Broncos, 1983-1998
» Two-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» One-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl nine times, First Team All-Pro once
» 51,475 career passing yards, 300 career touchdowns, 33 career rushing touchdowns
» 148 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

David Durochik/Associated Press

Cleveland Browns, 1946-1955
» Three-time NFL champion
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl five times, First Team All-Pro four times
» 23,584 career passing yards, 174 career touchdowns,
44 career rushing touchdowns
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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4. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/ottograham/2515163/profile">Otto Graham</a>

Cleveland Browns, 1946-1955
» Three-time NFL champion
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl five times, First Team All-Pro four times
» 23,584 career passing yards, 174 career touchdowns, 44 career rushing touchdowns
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Tony Tomsic/Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers, 1979-1992; Kansas City Chiefs, 1993-1994
» Four-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP
» Two-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl eight times, All-Pro First Team three times
» 40,551 career passing yards, 273 career touchdowns,
92.3 career passer rating
» 117 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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3. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/joemontana/2502166/profile">Joe Montana</a>

San Francisco 49ers, 1979-1992; Kansas City Chiefs, 1993-1994
» Four-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP
» Two-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl eight times, All-Pro First Team three times
» 40,551 career passing yards, 273 career touchdowns, 92.3 career passer rating
» 117 career victories
» Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Peter Read Miller/Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts, 1998-2010; Denver Broncos, 2012-2015
» Two-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Five-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 14 times, All-Pro First Team seven times
» NFL-record 71,940 career passing yards and 539 passing touchdowns
» Tied for all-time career victories with 186

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2. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/peytonmanning/2501863/profile">Peyton Manning</a>

Indianapolis Colts, 1998-2010; Denver Broncos, 2012-2015
» Two-time Super Bowl champion, one-time Super Bowl MVP
» Five-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 14 times, All-Pro First Team seven times
» NFL-record 71,940 career passing yards and 539 passing touchdowns
» Tied for all-time career victories with 186

Ben Liebenberg/NFL

New England Patriots, 2000-present
» Six-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Super Bowl MVP
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 14 times
» 70,514 passing yards, 517 passing touchdowns, 96.7 career passer rating
» 207 career victories

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1. <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/tombrady/2504211/profile">Tom Brady</a>

New England Patriots, 2000-present
» Six-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Super Bowl MVP
» Three-time NFL MVP
» Voted to Pro Bowl 14 times
» 70,514 passing yards, 517 passing touchdowns, 96.7 career passer rating
» 207 career victories

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