johnwalter Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 This wont be a popular opinion around these parts, but many people (myself included) think that his most recent championship pushed Brady out of his longstanding tie with Montana, and into sole ownership of the G.O.A.T. throne. Brady’s career in a nutshell: 13 eligible seasons, 9 AFC Championship appearances, 6 Super Bowl appearances, 4 Titles. (Cue asterisk/cheatriot/gate replies.) In that time, Brady has set numerous records (especially those measuring postseason success) with rosters that have varied enormously and included only a handful of other elite players. Scariest of all, especially as a Bills fan, is that it looks like he’s not even close to done yet. I wanted to create a poll assessing TBD’s opinion on the greatest-of-all-time debate because I was curious about Buffalo’s (perhaps biased) thoughts on Brady’s (still unfinished) legacy, and how he stacks up against legends like Montana. Next up to throw their hats in the ring: Rodgers and Luck.
K-9 Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I voted nobody. There can be no greatest. Greatest QBs can only be put in the conversation; to have a seat at the table. And it's a round table. GO BILLS!!!
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 win or lose 4 in a row ... you can't beat that. funny with the above list people will include Marino and ignore Kelly. beyond that Joe Montana Pees When Sits has had too many cheating scandals, Tuck Rules and REF favoritism to rate the Greatest of All Time
Buftex Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Sure, Brady and Montana are pretty hard to argue with...but neither is the greatest to me...I'd take Elway, Favre or Kelly any day...maybe not as great statistically, but a hell of a lot of fun to watch. Obviously, I have respect for what Brady and Montana, along with their teams have accomplished, but I always found the 49ers of the Montana era colossally dull to watch...I have a feeling, if I didn't dislike them so much, I would feel the same way about the Pats. I don't find them dull, because I root heavily against them. Also, even if you look the other way on the cheating stuff with the Patriots, the game is so different this century than it was, even in the 90's. I know, they can only play by the rules of their time, but eventually, in the not so distant future, every passing record will be held by somebody who played between 2002-2020...is it because the QB's are so much better, or because the game has changed so much, to favor the QB? Edited February 4, 2015 by Buftex
Deranged Rhino Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I voted nobody. There can be no greatest. Greatest QBs can only be put in the conversation; to have a seat at the table. And it's a round table. GO BILLS!!! I still picked Joe, but I like your answer better.
johnwalter Posted February 4, 2015 Author Posted February 4, 2015 win or lose 4 in a row ... you can't beat that. funny with the above list people will include Marino and ignore Kelly. beyond that Joe Montana Pees When Sits has had too many cheating scandals, Tuck Rules and REF favoritism to rate the Greatest of All Time whoops... i must've forgotten Marino....
SactoBillFan Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Montana played when teams could actually play defense.
Deranged Rhino Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Montana played when teams could actually play defense. Yup. Brady wouldn't have survived that era. He complains when he gets breathed on too hard now, imagine if he had LT teeing off on him 10x a game. He'd be a cripple.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) whoops... i must've forgotten Marino.... not too late to add him in. could you also add a * next to Sits When He Pees? thanks Edited February 4, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever
CardinalScotts Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 the most decorated is Otto Graham, the best depends on too many variables is a time filler argument for weak sports radio hosts where is Bart Starr, Fran Tarkenton, Dan Marino, Dan Fouts, and others
SactoBillFan Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Yup. Brady wouldn't have survived that era. He complains when he gets breathed on too hard now, imagine if he had LT teeing off on him 10x a game. He'd be a cripple. Indeed remember Joe Theismans leg.
IronyAbounds Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Where is Jack Kemp? Led Buffalo to its two championships! Edited February 4, 2015 by IronyAbounds
gumby Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Joe Montana is still the best that I've ever seen.
Best Player Available Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 not too late to add him in. could you also add a * next to Sits When He Pees? No need thanks no need to add marino. he couldn't hold montana's jock.
gumby Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 no need to add marino. he couldn't hold montana's jock. He can't even hold Kellys. In every big game they went head to head Kelly beat him like a drum.
LeviF Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Of course, in SportsNation's recent "Rank 'Em," they had Marino listed, but not Kelly.
NewEra Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I voted nobody. There can be no greatest. Greatest QBs can only be put in the conversation; to have a seat at the table. And it's a round table. GO BILLS!!! Agreed. It's meant for discussion. Have fun with it. If I had to pick one QB to QB one game for me, I'd take Joe.
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