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Can AR become a top 5 all time QB if he wins another super bowl?

Discussion in 'General NFL Talk' started by Joel Buchsbaum, Jun 8, 2026.

  1. Joel Buchsbaum

    Joel Buchsbaum Well-Known Member

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    Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT — 7 rings, unmatched longevity, and clutch performances that speak for themselves. No real debate there.

    The top 5 all-time is tougher and sparks endless arguments, but here's my rankings;

    #1. Tom Brady — The rings, the wins, the comebacks. Longevity + excellence = #1 by a mile.

    #2 Joe Montana — "Joe Cool." 4-0 in Super Bowls, perfect efficiency in the biggest moments, and the guy who set the standard for clutch QBs before Brady.

    #3 Peyton Manning — Revolutionary intellect, 5 MVPs, changed the game with audibles and preparation. Elite stats + success with two franchises.

    #4 Patrick Mahomes — Already here for many. 3 rings (and counting), insane improvisation, arm talent, and playoff dominance at a young age. He's climbing fast and could end up top 3 by the end of his career. I think he is done winning championships, but he has many more td's, yards thrown and game won to achieve.

    Which brings me to spot #5. A number of men can claim it.

    Roethlisberger, Elway, Bradshaw, Aikman, and Staubach all have more than one ring. But what if Rodgers wins another superbowl? I think that would nudge him into top 5 all time status.

    Aaron says this is his last season. But I am not quite sure it is. The man looks like a 35 year old quarterback. Don't ask me how.
     
  2. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    I totally struggle with understanding of people putting P. Manning at 3rd.
    I got people on one hand telling me the regular season doesn't count, and that the playoffs only do, and then they use regular season MVPs . Either the regular season counts , or they don't.
    Example: Tomlin has never had a losing season , people will say it doesn't mean anything, but if a guy wins a regular season MVP, and get beat in the playoffs 1st game somehow that's OK to brag about. ???
    Also Manning, and Ben are almost identical in the playoffs, so is Ben a top 5 Qb??
     
  3. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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    Manning make 4 super bowl in his last 10 season,has a winning playoffs record and from 2003 until the rest of his career,his teams won 12 games every years outside of 2010.

    He has 12 12-wins seasons in his career vs 4 for Tomlin.Very poor and lazy comparaison
     

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