Where Does Brett Favre Rank Among The Best NFL Quarterbacks?
This is a question that has been raised a lot, lately, since the retirement announcement from Packers future hall of fame quarterback, Brett Favre.I have Favre at #1. Favre is not only the best quarterback of all time, but he is also one of the best (and most beloved) athletes of all time for ANY sport, in my most humble opinion. I realize that’s a bold statement, but I truly believe it, and I don’t apologize for it. But admittedly, I’m biased. I’m a huge Green Bay Packers fan, and an even bigger Brett Favre fan. But I’m not making my claim listing him as the best with my Favre blinders on, either. I think I can actually make a good case.
I’ve seen a lot of top 10 lists recently, each listing their own picks for the best NFL quarterbacks of all time. They seem to be sprouting up from everywhere. I can respect any list that places Favre in the top 5. You don’t have to have him at #1 like I do. I understand that different people like different QBs for different reasons. If you have Montana, Marino, Elway, or someone similar ahead of Favre on your own list of best NFL quarterbacks, I can respect that. I won’t argue with you, even if I don’t agree with you. You have your opinion and I have mine.
But, what I DON’T understand are the lists that barely have Favre in their top 10. I saw one list with Brett listed at #7 and another at #8. WHAT??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME???
Brett Favre holds every major career passing record there is. For that reason alone, don’t you HAVE to place him in the top 5?
So are these guys that are barely placing Favre in their top 10 just Favre haters? Or are they out of their minds?
I’ve heard arguments about only having 1 Superbowl win. That’s hogwash. That doesn’t mean anything. Dan Marino (who should also be on most Top 5 lists) has ZERO Superbowl wins. Eli Manning has one. Does that mean that Eli is a better, more accomplished QB than Marino? Not even close! And that’s not a knock on Eli. Eli has potential, but he’s no Dan Marino or Brett Favre.
Brett Favre’s numbers alone earn him a top 5 spot, but it’s for other reasons he’s #1 with me. I’m not alone, either, and I’m in good company:
In a Fox Sports article entitled, ‘Favre is the Best in the Business’, four time superbowl winner, hall of fame quarterback, and current football analyst, Terry Bradshaw said, “Brett Favre is the best quarterback I’ve ever seen play. I will say it again. I have documented it. I put it on the cover of a book. He’s the best there ever was and that covers everybody.”
And in a March 4, 2008 Chicago Tribune article entitled, ‘Urlacher: Favre best QB ever’, Bears’ pro bowl linebacker and NFL defensive player of the year in 2005, Brian Urlacher states, “He’s No. 1. He has only one ring, but that doesn’t matter. Dan Marino never won a Super Bowl, and some people consider him the best. I consider Brett Favre the best.”
So, whether you place Brett Favre at the #1 all-time spot or just a bit lower on your list of best NFL quarterbacks, a few things are indisputable. Brett is first in wins, he is first in TD passes, he is first in passing yards, he is first in passes thrown and completed, he is first in consecutive starts, and he is first in the hearts and minds of many football fans. Brett is loved, respected, and admired by many who love the game of football, and he will always be #1 in my book.
That’s one guy’s opinion – worth what you paid for it!
Chris M. Smith owns http://www.Favre4Sale.com a Brett Favre fan and memorabilia site. He specializes in Brett Favre merchandise, including jerseys, autographs, helmets, footballs, cards, photos, game-used items, and other Brett Favre gear. He also features the latest in Brett Favre news, videos, articles, pictures, bio info, and retirement information. Visit his site: http://www.Favre4Sale.com
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