1. Joe Montana
   Brett Favre
2. Dan Marino
   Troy Aikman

Known as The Comeback Kid, Joe Montana played for Notre Dame before he was drafted by the 49ers. After 14 seasons, he moved to the Kansas City Chiefs for two more years on the field. With four Super Bowl wins to his name, Montana was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.

1. Johnny Unitas
   Ben Roethlisberger
2. Steve Young
   Tom Brady

Drafted as the 199th pick in 2000 by the New England Patriots, Tom Brady has led the team to six Super Bowl wins as of 2018. He's the only player in history to win six Super Bowls.

1. Donovan McNabb
   Warren Moon
2. Peyton Manning
   Joe Namath

The first pick in the 1998 NFL draft, Peyton Manning spent 18 seasons with the Colts and the Broncos. He won two Super Bowls, and was named MVP at Super Bowl XLI.

1. Phil Simms
   Bob Griese
2. Troy Aikman
   John Elway

John Elway played for Stanford, and became the number one pick in the '83 draft. He won two Super Bowls with the Broncos between 1983 and 1998, and went on to become general manager of the team in 1987.

1. Roger Staubach
   Ben Roethlisberger
2. Warren Moon
   Tony Romo

Nicknamed Captain America, Roger Staubach won the Heisman trophy during his time at the U.S. Naval Academy. After graduation, he joined the Navy and fought in Vietnam before he was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys. He spent 11 seasons with the team, winning two Super Bowls and earning the title of MVP at Super Bowl VI.

1. Troy Aikman
   Dan Marino
2. Donovan McNabb
   Joe Namath

Part of the famous class of '83 quarterbacks, Dan Marino was a first-round draft pick. He played for the Miami Dolphins from 1983 to 1999, and while he never won a Super Bowl, he did earn the title of NFL MVP in 1984.

1. Steve Young
   John Elway
2. Tom Brady
   Joe Montana

Steve Young played for Tampa Bay and San Francisco between 1985 and 1999. He won three Super Bowls, and was named MVP at Super Bowl XXIX.

1. Cam Newton
   Troy Aikman
2. Dan Marino
   Brett Favre

Brett Favre QB'ed for the Falcons, Packers, Jets and Vikings between 1991 and 2010. He led the Packers to eight Division titles, appeared in two Super Bowls, and came out victorious in Super Bowl XXXI.

1. Dan Fouts
   Tom Brady
2. Roger Staubach
   Carson Palmer

Third round draft pick Dan Fouts played for the University of Oregon before he was picked up by the Chargers in 1973. Between 1979 and 1982, he was the NFL leader in passing yards -- though he never made it to the Super Bowl in this 14 seasons in the League.

1. Joe Montana
   Tony Romo
2. Joe Namath
   Warren Moon

Warren Moon played for the Edmonton Eskimos, Houston Oilers, Vikings, Seahawks and Chiefs starting in 1978. Though he never won a Super Bowl during his time as a player, he finally got that ring in 2014 while working as a broadcaster for the Seahawks.

1. Ben Roethlisberger
   John Elway
2. Johnny Unitas
   Steve Young

Johnny Unitas played for the Baltimore Colts and the Chargers between 1956 and 1973, earning the title of NFL MVP in 1959, 1964 and 1967. He led the Colts to victory in a championship game against the Giants in 1958 -- an event so legendary it is often called "the greatest game ever played."

1. Terry Bradshaw
   Roger Staubach
2. Cam Newton
   Donovan McNabb

Terry Bradshaw won four Super Bowls during his time with the Steelers between 1970 and 1983. He was a two-time Super Bowl MVP, and elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Since 1994, he's been a commentator on Fox NFL Sunday.

1. Steve Young
   Ken Anderson
2. Dan Marino
   Dan Fouts

Ken Anderson played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1971 to 1986. He was named NFL MVP in 1981, and went back to coach for the Bengals and other teams starting in the early '90s.

1. Tony Romo
   Joe Namath
2. Drew Brees
   Steve Young

Drew Brees spent four years with the Chargers before moving to New Orleans and playing with the Saints in 2006. He led the team to victory at Super Bowl XLIV. earning himself the MVP title.

1. Troy Aikman
   Steve McNair
2. Johnny Unitas
   John Elway

After turning down a contract with the NY Mets to attend college and focus on football, Troy Aikman was the number one draft pick in 1989 when he was snatched up by the Cowboys. He led Dallas to three Super Bowl Bowl wins before retiring in 2000.

1. Carson Palmer
   Payton Manning
2. Donovan McNabb
   Troy Aikman

The second overall draft pick in '99, Donovan McNabb played quarterback for the Eagles from 1999 to 2009 before moving to the Minnesota Vikings. Before going pro, he played both football and basketball at Syracuse University.

1. Ben Roethlisberger
   Roger Staubach
2. Dan Marino
   Bob Griese

After playing football at Purdue, Bob Griese served as quarterback for the Miami Dolphins from 1967 to 1980. He led the Dolphins to two Super Bowl wins in a row, and was named NFL MVP in 1971.

1. Fran Tarkenton
   Warren Moon
2. Tony Romo
   Brett Favre

Fran Trankenton spent 18 seasons playing for teams like the Vikings and the Giants between 1961 and 1978. After leaving the field, he started a software company and hosted "Monday Night Football."

1. Johnny Unitas
   Tom Brady
2. Jim Kelly
   Donovan McNabb

Jim Kelly turned down a chance to play for the Buffalo Bills when he was selected as a first round draft pick, preferring to stay in the U.S. Football League as part of the Houston Gamblers. He ultimately went with the Bills after USFL folded, and stayed in Buffalo until 1996.

1. John Elway
   Troy Aikman
2. Steve Young
   Phil Simms

Phil Simms was a first-round draft pick in 1979 when he was selected to play for the New York Giants. He spent 14 seasons with the team, winning two Super Bowls and earning the title of MVP at Super Bowl XXI.

1. Ken Stabler
   Tom Brady
2. Payton Manning
   Roger Staubach

After a stint playing for Alabama, Ken Stabler enjoyed a long career in the NFL, playing for teams like the Raiders, Oilers and Saints between 1968 and 1984. He led the Raiders to victory at Super Bowl XI, and earned the NFL MVP title in 1974.

1. Dan Fouts
   Tony Romo
2. Ben Roethlisberger
   John Elway

Ben Roethlisberger joined the Steelers in 2004, and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in his first season. He led the Steelers to victory at Super Bowl XL and XLIII.

1. Cam Newton
   Johnny Unitas
2. Carson Palmer
   Boomer Esiason

Boomer Esiason spent 14 years playing for the Bengals, Jets and Cardinals between 1984 and 1997. He was AFC Player of the Year in 1988, and the NFL MVP in 1998.

1. Dan Marino
   Joe Namath
2. Brett Favre
   Steve McNair

Steve McNair played for the Houston Oilers between 1995 and 2006, then spent another two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Sadly, he was killed by a romantic partner in a murder-suicide in 2009.

1. John Brodie
   Troy Aikman
2. Tom Brady
   Ben Roethlisberger

John Brodie spent 17 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, and was named NFL MVP in 1970. Since retiring, he has spent some time as a golfer on the senior PGA tour.

1. Roger Staubach
   Payton Manning
2. Johnny Unitas
   Kurt Warner

Kurt Warner was an undrafted free agent who went on to play for the Packers, Rams, Giants and Cardinals between 1994 and 2009. He led the Rams to victory at Super Bowl XXXIV, earning himself the title of MVP.

1. Joe Namath
   John Elway
2. Steve Young
   Warren Moon

Known as Broadway Joe, Joe Namath played for the University of Alabama before moving to the NFL. He played for the Jets between 1965 and 1976, then spent a season with the Rams. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.

1. Jim Kelly
   Tony Romo
2. Drew Bledsoe
   Donovan McNabb

Drew Bledsoe played for the Patriots between 1993 and 2001, when he was replaced by Tom Brady. He went on to spend five more seasons with the Bills and the Cowboys.

1. Carson Palmer
   Cam Newton
2. Brett Favre
   Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers joined the Packers in 2005. He led the team to victory at Super Bowl XLV, and was named NFL MVP in 2011 and 2014.

1. Dan Marino
   Eli Manning
2. Troy Aikman
   Payton Manning

The younger brother of Peyton Manning, Eli Manning was drafted by the Chargers in 2004, then immediately traded to the Giants. He led New York to victory at the Super Bowl two times, earning him the title of MVP in both games.

1. Mark Brunell
   Dan Fouts
2. Tom Brady
   Roger Staubach

Mark Brunell played for the Packers and Jags between 1993 and 2003, then spent the next eight years with the Redskins, Saints and Jets. During his time with the Saints, he was part of the Super Bowl XLIV-winning team, serving as backup to QB Drew Brees.

1. Johnny Unitas
   Joe Namath
2. Jim Plunkett
   John Elway

Jim Plunkett spent 16 seasons in the NFL between 1971 and 1986, playing for the Patriots, 49ers and Raiders. He won two Super Bowls, and was named MVP of Super Bowl XV during his time with the Raiders.

1. Craig Morton
   Troy Aikman
2. Tom Brady
   Ben Roethlisberger

Craig Morton was a first-round draft pick in 1965. After nine seasons with the Cowboys, he moved to the Giants and then the Broncos.

1. Steve Young
   Steve McNair
2. Payton Manning
   Tony Romo

Tony Romo was an undrafted free agent when he joined the Cowboys in 2003. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times before retiring in 2016.

1. Cam Newton
   Dan Marino
2. Warren Moon
   Joe Namath

Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Auburn, then was the number one draft pick in 2011. He joined the Carolina Panthers, and was named NFL MVP in 2015.

1. Tom Brady
   Donovan McNabb
2. John Elway
   Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers played for NC State before he was drafted by the Giants -- who immediately traded him to the Chargers for Eli Manning. He was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2013.

1. Deshaun Watson
   Johnny Unitas
2. Troy Aikman
   Roger Staubach

Deshaun Watson led Clemson to a national championship in 2016 before he was drafted by the Texans in 2017 as the number 12 overall draft pick of the year.

1. Brett Favre
   Steve Young
2. John Elway
   Matt Hasselbeck

After playing for Boston College, Matt Hasselbeck played for the Packers, Seahawks, Titans and Colts between 1998 and 2015. He led the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL, but the team ultimately lost to the Steelers.

1. Russell Wilson
   Tony Romo
2. Dan Marino
   Tom Brady

Russell Wilson was a successful minor league baseball player before joining the NFL. He became the QB for the Seahawks in 2012, and led the team to victory at Super Bowl XLVIII.

1. Ben Roethlisberger
   Carson Palmer
2. Joe Namath
   Steve McNair

USC retired Carson Palmer's number 3 thanks to the quarterback's success on the college football field as part of the Trojans. He won the Heisman trophy in 2002, then went on to play for the Bengals, Raiders and Cardinals between 2003 and 2017.