He would go on to have a 15-year NFL career helming the same passing-attack style he helped introduce in college. He went 22-2 at Virginia Tech and was one of the most feared offensive players ever. ), Jump to a matchup: -- Jake Trotter. Of course, the biggest story regarding the Texans QB right now relates to his legal situation. 9. They've held opposing quarterbacks' completion percentage to 55.1%, which is the second best in the NFL, according to Next Gen Stats. He threw only 29 touchdowns during his Cornhuskers career, but his 59 rushing touchdowns was a record (since broken) for a quarterback. with concussion, Dawson Knox somersaults into end zone to get Bills on the board, Lions first-rounder Jameson Williams scores 41-yard TD on first NFL catch, Kwon Alexander makes a fashion statement; more notable NFL Week 14 arrivals, NFL Week 14 betting: Why Vikings get no respect and bettors are fading Tom Brady, NFL Week 14 betting tips: Five props that pop. Jones left Oklahoma with 16,646 passing yards and 123 touchdown passes the yardage total is third best all time. There is a case to be made that all of the throws and plays that Patrick Mahomes makes on a weekly basis were things that Matthew Stafford was doing during his time with the Detroit Lions. His 11 defensive stops are tied for second-most among all defensive backs, trailing only Talanoa Hufanga's 14. Moody's pick: Buccaneers 24, Chiefs 21 Drew Brees is officially retired. He is one of three quarterbacks to have 3,000 career passing and 4,000 career rushing yards. He isn't just a great Dolphinhe's one of the greatest players that the league has ever seen. It is important to note that civil litigation does not move at the speed of criminal matters, so this could linger well past the fall. ET | CBS | Spread: PIT -3.5 (41.5), What to watch for: Jets QB Zach Wilson is making his season debut. Finally, Seth Walder and Eric Moody give us final score picks for every game. -- Mike Reiss. Moody's pick: Giants 17, Bears 14 Since Notre Dame's Knute Rockne and Gus Dorais figured out how to use the forward pass to their advantage as lifeguards in the summer of 1913, the game has never been the same. Call the shots from the front office as you lead your Madden NFL 23 Franchise to the top. Bears legend Butkus goes on tweeting spree from team Twitter account Giants lose top receiver Shepard to torn ACL, What to watch for: The Cowboys have won seven straight NFC East games as they host the Commanders at AT&T Stadium. The following season, he led the nation in passing and won the Heisman Trophy. He piled up 6,051 yards passing (56 TDs) and 4,480 rushing yards with 47 more touchdowns. More NFL coverage , Bold prediction: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will rush for 100 yards and a touchdown. Ranking best QB combos in NFL draft history: Allen, Jackson in the top 10? -- Brady Henderson. What to know for fantasy: It's hard to know what will happen in four weeks when DeAndre Hopkins returns after Week 6, but Marquise Brown is coming off a career day and is the ninth-highest-scoring fantasy receiver this season (just ahead of first-round picks Justin Jefferson and Davante Adams). Who tops the list? *Fighting the urge to bail*Hanging in the pocket*Moving the chains*Creating outside the pocket when necessary pic.twitter.com/qKqrmoxw03, Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) September 28, 2020. For 18 and a half years, he never missed a single start. He backed up Sammy Baugh until his junior season, and he still owns the record for most rushing and passing plays in a single season. During his time in Minnesota he has put up elite or near-elite numbers, but the Vikings have struggled to advance deeper into the playoffs. In a lot of ways, Fouts showed the NFL world what was possible in a passing attack, redefining the parameters and laying the foundation for what we see today in the NFL. Brett Favre (71,838), 5. Little was also an exemplary pass blocker, helping to anchor the line. I liked what I saw. NOTE: Player percentiles are based on components such as each player's tackling, coverage and pass-rush abilities. Emailed daily. He set a then team record for tackles in a season with 162 in 1973. Because every Monday in the fall I get to sit down and watch the best quarterbacks in the world do what they do best, and try and make sense out of how they perform. After throwing a league-high 155 times in the first three games, the Jets want to be balanced with Wilson back. Furthermore, his fit in Matt LaFleurs offense, often throwing out of heavier personnel sets on designs like Jello, is a deadly combination for opposing defenses. The Texans have 10 sacks on the year, coming in at fourth best. Jake Kumerow (high ankle), is not expected to play, nor is Gabe Davis (ankle) trending in a positive direction for the game against the Ravens. In his Ducks career, he threw 105 touchdowns to just 14 interceptions and won 36 of 41 games. So, that's going to be fun, getting after him a little bit." That newfound flexibility in the passing game showed a new side to the Raiders quarterback, and perhaps some reason for growth in 2021 and beyond. WebCBS Sports has the latest NFL Football news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. Thomas will be remembered as one of the greatest defenders in Dolphins' history. Read more. Staubach was a great dual threat while at the Naval Academy. WebGet breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Garoppolo is 6-1 as a starter against Los Angeles, but his eight interceptions are the most he has thrown against any opponent. In his phenomenal book Eyes Up, former coach Terry Shea makes the point that anticipation is what makes a good quarterback a great quarterback: Might end up highlighting the entire book. (He also rushed for 904 yards and nine touchdowns while finishing third in the Heisman voting.). We all can point to Newton's magical 2010 season. Create up to 5 entries; 60 prizes worth $88,500! Jones tends to line up all over the field, while Holland has aligned at deep safety on 82.8 percent of snaps this season, but both routinely make their presence felt in the offensive backfield. FPI prediction: PHI, 67.3% (by an average of 5.1 points), Matchup must-reads: Are the Jaguars, Lawrence finding their stride? His team was the last to win 3 consecutive NFL titles. While the Houston Texans were a bad football team, Watson was one of the more enjoyable players to watch. One of my favorite QBs to watch each week is Ryan Tannehill. Joe Montana: Sure, stats are an important method used to gauge greatness and Montana certainly has great numbers. HONORABLE MENTION: Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals; Eddie Jackson, Chicago Bears; John Johnson, Cleveland Browns. ET | CBS | Spread: GB -9.5 (40), What to watch for: There are some telling streaks at play: Aaron Rodgers has won five straight games against AFC opponents,; the Packers have won 14 straight regular-season home games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL; and Patriots likely starting quarterback Brian Hoyer has lost 11 consecutive starts, which is the longest streak among quarterbacks currently on NFL rosters. Dan Marino: Is there anyone on this list or any other who had a better arm? To avoid that, they'll need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to find a groove in a hurry behind an offensive line missing star tackle Trent Williams. That put Mayfield in advantageous situations, and the result was the kind of season Browns fans were hoping for when the organization drafted him first-overall in the 2018 NFL draft. How will Sean Payton navigate the 2021 season without his gridiron soulmate? The top backup quarterbacks of all time #5 - Trent Dilfer When Trent Dilfer signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000, he was the backup quarterback to Tony Banks. With his illustrious career, many wonder why he hasn't been inducted into the Hall of Fame yet. (The only loss was to national champion Nebraska.). NFL former running back Larry Csonka is honored prior to the game between the Volunteers and the Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field. His ability to extend plays and make defenses pay outside of structure is an elite trait, as is his ability to attack downfield in the vertical passing game. Talk about going out on top. His clutch was off-the-charts, as attested by his winning play in the famous Ice Bowl in 1967. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. The 11-time Pro-Bowler was picked in the 2nd round and it took a while before he found his footing. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, 2010 league leader in tackles for loss (21), Second in sacks in franchise history (98), Second in forced fumbles in franchise history (22). Draft a league now and start fresh with a 0-0 record and a shortened schedule. The Buccaneers boast the NFL's No. He would throw for 15,010 yards and 122 TDs. Stat to know: The Lions are scoring 31.7 PPG -- the second most in the NFL -- and are allowing 31.0 PPG, the most in the NFL. What to know for fantasy: Leonard Fournette got loose in Week 1 for 127 yards on 21 carries. Retired star Drew Brees took in a Chargers practice Wednesday as part of his new analyst role with NBC. He set a school record of 4,253 total yards (though his career 18 TD passes and 19 interceptions don't fully tell his importance in impact). Not only was Baugh a three-sport star at TCU (football, basketball, baseball) but he also did everything for the Horned Frogs football team. For example, in 2019 his Intended Air Yards according to NFLs Next Gen Stats was 4.9 yards, one of the five lowest marks in the entire league. Sure, Terry had one of the best casts to work with--playing with a gaggle of Hall of Famers on both sides of the ball, but the Steelers certainly wouldnt have enjoyed near the same success if not for Bradshaw. In his junior season, Tebow would lead the Gators to another national championship and, while finishing third in the voting, garnered the most first-place votes for the Heisman. He continued his success in Miami as a middle linebacker, showing his determination on his way to a Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro selection that same season, as well as being honored as the Dolphins' MVP (he would earn the award twice more, in 1970 and 1973). He's their all-time rushing yardage leader with 6,737 yards and rushing touchdowns leader with 53. Moody's pick: Lions 31, Seahawks 21 Its not as if anyone from this list could have done any better. His effort in consecutive Rose Bowls including the 2006 game when he was amazing in beating USC for the national championship place him in college football lore. Taylor had many incredible seasons and feats. His final three seasons in West Lafayette saw him throw for 11,560 yards and 90 touchdowns. Jim Trotter recalls a memorable encounter with the quarterback in 2004, back when the Chargers had just drafted his replacement and Brees' athletic mortality appeared to be staring at him in the face. The Baylor product had his best game yet in Week 3, making five defensive stops and showing off his ballhawking skills with two interceptions. Betting nugget: All three Tampa Bay games have gone under the total this season. Watson threw for 10,168 yards and 90 touchdowns and rushed for 1,934 yards and 26 TDs in his three years at Clemson. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. His 2008 Heisman Trophy year saw him pass for 50 touchdowns and only eight interceptions, and the Sooners would reach the BCS championship game, where they would lose to Florida. For most, that would be the product of a small sample size, but for Barkley, it's just pacing himself for a repeat of his rookie season in 2018. What to know for fantasy: Through three weeks, both Detroit running backs rank as top-10 players at the position, but only one of them will be active this week. What is even scarier? Read more. Coming off the Achilles injury, Robinson ranks third at the position in fantasy points this season, trailing only Saquon Barkley and Nick Chubb. Does Derek Stingley Jr. look like a foundational piece for the Texans? He earned five Pro Bowl selections and five straight All-Pro selections. Buoniconti was the leader of the "No Name Defense" that helped lead the Dolphins' dynasty of the '70s, winning two Super Bowls with the team. Best Quarterbacks of All Time: The Top 10. You know what, we might as well just say that this ranks quarterbacks by their overall legacy, yeah. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983. Buccaneers relocate to South Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian, hold practices at Dolphins' facility, Monday, 8:15 p.m. In 20 incredible years, Favre passed for 71838 yards and 508 touchdowns. -- Jenna Laine, Bold prediction: The sixth meeting between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes will be the lowest scoring yet. But in 2020 Carr showed he had another side to his game. And his 23.0 QBR ranks 31st among the 32 qualified QBs this season (only Baker Mayfield is worse). 4. Brady could be even better in 2021. He stayed with the Cowboys for the duration of his career, retiring in 2000. He had played in 107 straight games, starting 80 of them, until a players' strike ended the streak. Cooper Rush will look to become the first Cowboys quarterback to win the first four starts of his career. At the quarter mark of the 2022 NFL season, the Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 defensive lines. He set several ACC passing records, including passing touchdowns. Moody's pick: Broncos 26, Raiders 17 In his first season, he was primarily used as a special teams player, but late in the 1981 season, starting center Mark Dennard went down with an injury and Stephenson became the main starter going into the 1982 season. NYJ-PIT | SEA-DET | TEN-IND NFL Power Rankings, Week 4: Eagles claim No. The Commanders have allowed an NFL-high five passes of 40-plus yards and 12 plays overall of that length. There was perhaps no more fascinating storyline to the 2020 NFL season than the debut of rookie passer Justin Herbert. Little's transition to the Dolphins wasn't a perfect one, however. What a finish! The Bears with the duo of David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert are second in the NFL, averaging 186.7 yards per contest. He took over as the starter in week six of his rookie season, leading the Dolphins to a 124 record. He became the third freshman to start at Alabama since 1984. Michael Carter, and especially Hall, will be the beneficiary of strategic shift, as they run through the Steelers' suspect run defense. Shula created some of the best players of all time while coaching the Dolphins and finished his career with 347 victories as a coach, the most in NFL history. Plus, the Raiders have surrendered four pass plays of at least 30 yards in the first three games to go with five passing touchdowns by opposing quarterbacks. Enjoy some of Allens more impressive moments from 2020 in these following breakdowns: *Layering in throws*Trusting Crash DaviserrBrian Daboll*Working the middle of the field*Processing speed and manipulation pic.twitter.com/ST0TOthekX. Is the Jaguars' decision to make a big investment in Christian Kirk paying off so far? He was mainly a starter in his final two seasons, with his senior season being simply magical (Heisman Trophy winner, national championship). In the NFL, the starting quarterback is the only position that is credited with records of wins and losses. If the Colts' defense can somehow force turnovers -- and not commit turnovers -- they will have a better chance at their second win of the season. Nebraska was 33-5 in Crouch's final three seasons. His performance earned him the MVP award for the game. Sean Payton knew Drew Brees' retirement was coming. Jets dealt another blow at offensive tackle as Fant put on IR, What to watch for: A hobbled Lions team could limp into the Week 4 matchup after missing several key players throughout practice during the week, including running back D'Andre Swift (ankle/shoulder), tight end T.J. Hockenson (foot) and wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (ankle). When looking at the old Colts teams, however, its important to note that they were ground-breaking, as no teams really emphasized the high-flying pass game until Unitas and Company came around. Because even he admitted that the struggles that he and the offense endured during the regular season were due in some part to his unfamiliarity with the offense. Buoniconti was a relentless player, giving his all on every single play and sacrificing his body for the game. His college career may have been short, but it was definitely sweet. Manning was 39-6 as a starter, but critics point to what he didn't do as a Volunteer (four losses to Florida; no Heisman Trophy; the Vols won the national championship the year after he graduated). He was honored with a spot on the Hall of Fame's 1970s All-Decade Team as well. Though he split time with Andrew Zow, Watts led Alabama to a 10-3 season in 2002. Upon return from the strike, Stephenson started seven games before suffering a career-ending knee injury. In his junior year, he threw for 34 touchdowns and ran in 11 more. Of course, his "Hail Flutie" is one of the most famous plays in sports history. Bart Starr: Though his stats were better than the bulk of his contemporaries, this is another guy where numbers only tell a small fraction of the story. -- Keegan Abdoo, Mike Band and Cole Jacobson contributed to this piece. For example, the option quarterbacks of the 1970s and 1980s won't have the numbers that the quarterbacks who ran the spread option in the 21st century will. Still, Elway set many Pac-10 records for passing and finished second in the 1982 Heisman race. Keep an eye, then, on the four-time Pro Bowler possibly getting untracked against his favorite target in Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. How are the Bears 2-1 despite only having completed 23 passes through three games (19 fewer than the next-closest team)? WebHe still ranks in the top 10 all-time in passing yards, pass attempts and completions but was perhaps most impressive when games were on the line. This brought out the best in his players and helped the Dolphins to become one of the league's best teams. He took the Tigers to two consecutive national championship games, where he left Alabama head coach Nick Saban perplexed. Read more. There were two aspects to his play that are of note. In the two games since (Mike Evans was ejected in one and suspended for the other), he has picked up just 100 yards on 36 carries. QB Trevor Lawrence has grown leaps and bounds under him. LAC-HOU | ARI-CAR | NE-GB All fans of the passing game should be hoping Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers mend their relationship in time for the season. -- Brooke Pryor, Bold prediction: Rookie running back Breece Hall will record the first 100-yard rushing day of his career. Read more. Houston is on the clock to start. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Hufanga has allowed just one reception for 9 yards on six targets this season, with an interception and three passes defensed, including this assist to teammate Tashaun Gipson. pic.twitter.com/V1tnHXDl7q, Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) October 19, 2020, A quick look at Matt Ryan from last night, *Footwork in the pocket*Clicking and climbing*Resetting the feet*Mechanics on the move pic.twitter.com/CNGUtXc9FK, Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) October 30, 2020. NFL Network's Brian Baldinger, Steve Smith Sr. and Brian Billick discuss QB Drew Brees' legacy following his retirement announcement. In years past he was knocked for his conservative style of play and his willingness to check the football down rather than push the football into windows deeper downfield. O'Connell's aggressive playcalling before halftime has paid off for Vikings, Saints rookie WR Olave lone bright spot on struggling offense, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 10. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Grant appears to be one of the new faces that is here to stay. And in coverage, only 44.4 percent of targets with Woods as the nearest defender have been completed this season, tied for the eighth-lowest mark among safeties with at least five targets. This is bold considering the Chargers' defense is averaging the most points allowed in the AFC at 28 per game. Overs and unders are split 15-15. Stephenson was honored for his incredible performance (including his role as starting center in two Super Bowls) by being selected to five consecutive Pro Bowls and four consecutive All-Pro teams. In Taylor's time with Miami, he recorded 131 sacks, 43 forced fumbles, 27 fumble recoveries, eight interceptions and nine defensive touchdowns. Sure there might be better pure passers in the NFL today, but Jacksons ability to threaten defenses with both his arm and his legs makes him so difficult to gameplan for. Offensive coordinator Todd Downing feels Henry is on the verge of breaking off a long run if "they can finish blocks, that last shove, last bit of effort to will spring him into the secondary." And while that might not move the needle on the "bold" meter in some NFL outposts, the Broncos keep saying they're close to something that resembles the offense they hoped to have when they exited the preseason. But football took as much as it gave to Buoniconti. Justin Fields has been intercepted on 8.9% of his attempts this season, highest in the NFL. He was originally set to play special teams but was so impressive in training camp that he earned the starting middle linebacker position heading into his rookie season. In those two years alone, he combined to throw for 7,051 yards and 75 touchdowns and won the 2003 Heisman award. But one that is still a fun undertaking. The Cowboys enter Week 3 with an NFL-best 11 sacks and have three players -- Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence and Dorance Armstrong -- with six sacks. Edwards has aligned in various spots this season (56 percent of snaps at deep safety, 14 percent as slot CB, 16 percent as off-ball LB) and succeeded in all of them. By the end of the season, Marino had set six passing records and was named the league's MVP. He threw for over 10,600 yards and 99 touchdowns in three seasons and won the 2004 Heisman Trophy award and a now-vacated national championship. Having scored only three offensive touchdowns in three games so far this year, they need all hands on deck to keep pace with a Chiefs team averaging 29.3 points per game. Visit the official source for NFL News, NFL schedules, stats, scores and more. -- Mike DiRocco. Aikman won three Super Bowls, earning the match MVP in Baker is the only person to win the Heisman Trophy and play in the NCAA basketball Final Four. Herbert showed during his time at Oregon his ability to read leverage in the secondary and attack accordingly, particularly in the downfield passing game. He was the MVP of the 2000 MicronPC Bowl, 2003 Gator Bowl and 2003 Tangerine Bowl. But if the true measure of greatness at the quarterback position is clutch play and championships, then Montana cannot be denied. He led the league in tackles in 2002 and 2006 and was selected to seven Pro Bowls in eight years. This week, we've assembled a list of the top 10 safeties heading into Week 4. Walder's pick: Colts 20, Titans 17 Best Quarterbacks of All Time: The Top 10, By Loot, NFL Football Handicapper, Lootmeister.com. -- Katherine Terrell, Bold prediction: Saints CB Marshon Lattimore will hold Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to less than 50 yards receiving. All on FoxSports.com. The Dolphins have 10 players inducted into the Hall of Fame, but 17 total Hall of Famers have played or coached for the Dolphins at some point during their careers. Read more. Walder's pick: Cowboys 19, Commanders 16 Facing over 20 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault of women he hired as massage therapists, it is hard to envision Watson seeing the field this season. Betting nugget: Green Bay is 17-7 ATS as a home favorite under coach Matt LaFleur, including 7-1 ATS since the start of last season. Betting nugget: New York is 6-0 ATS on short rest since 2020. What to know for fantasy: No team has allowed more deep completions this season than the Ravens, and Gabe Davis' average depth of target for his career is over 14 yards. Some cool stuff from LaFleur/Rodgers from Monday night, *Core concepts*Varying personnel packages*Getting the defense you want pic.twitter.com/yn96UHHgaU, Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) October 7, 2020, Kicking off the Week 9 videos with Aaron Rodgers, *Vertical passing game*Attacking single-high*Attacking Quarters pic.twitter.com/GbVXYIMbhC, Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) November 8, 2020. Read more. They made the decision to forge ahead with Ryan, and when you watch him on film you can see why new head coach Arthur Smith feels comfortable moving into the new season with Ryan as his QB. Baltimore simulation assumes that Lamar Jackson will miss Week 14. -- Paul Gutierrez, FREE to play. What to know for fantasy: The Denver passing game has yet to really hit its stride, and yet, only four receivers in the entire league have more receiving yards than Courtland Sutton. After a year of coming off the bench as a rookie, Grant -- a 2021 Next Gen Stats Draft Score "sleeper" -- assumed a starting role in Year 2. Read more. To this day, no team has ever completed a perfect NFL season except for the 1972 Dolphins. But the two-time All-Pro's most impressive skill is his ability to process information in split seconds on the back end of the defense. How will the Panthers fare with Sam Darnold under center? FPI prediction: BAL, 55.5% (by an average of 1.6 points). Betting nugget: San Francisco has covered all five meetings since 2020 including playoffs. Stat to know: Washington receiver Terry McLaurin is coming off his 11th career game with 100-plus receiving yards, but he has never had one against the Cowboys. Can Sean Payton's Saints and Ben Roethlisberger's Steelers stay atop the NFC South and AFC North, respectively? pic.twitter.com/XegijeNNEb. Peyton Manning (71,940), 4. What to know for fantasy: Romeo Doubs saw 23.5% of the targets last weekend in Tampa Bay, the highest rate for a Packer this season and potentially a sign of things to come for the promising rookie. See where they land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 most explosive rushers right now. For his career, he passed for 19,217 yards and 155 touchdowns. In fact, as a senior Keenum threw for 5,631 yards, 48 touchdowns and just five interceptions in leading Houston to a 13-1 record. Make Your Picks, Bold prediction: Titans running back Derrick Henry will get his first 100-yard rushing performance this season. He threw for over 11,200 yards and 89 TDs and was statistically one of the best passers in SEC history. Will Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa make the Pro Bowl? Read more. In the nine seasons that followed, Wake recorded double-digit sacks in five seasons, with his 2015 season being cut to only seven games due to injury. They're fourth in the NFL, averaging 169.3 yards per game on the ground. Episode 2 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" aired on Sunday, with three cornerbacks making the list between Nos. Before we dive in, though, a note on our methodology: To help create quantifiable rankings, we have devised a formula that yields a Next Gen Stats percentile score, which measures how a player is performing relative to his peers. Watch for the Bolts' defense behind Khalil Mack and Derwin James to play inspired, wanting to prove that it should not be counted out despite losing star edge rusher Joey Bosa indefinitely. Colorado went 25-6-2 in his three seasons as a starter with an 11-1 mark in his final season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston emotionally reflects on 2020 season backing up former quarterback Drew Brees. Who are the most impactful tight ends in the NFL right now? Tom Brady: History usually needs time to percolate. When it came to throwing the ball, Marino completely changed the game. His advocacy and outspokenness about brain health and the impact that head injuries can have on players have been as impactful as his play on the field. Patrick Mahomes is the reason for that method, as there is no other quarterback who elicits that statement more. In a draft that included future greats like Ray Lewis and Tedy Bruschi, Thomas showed that you didn't have to be drafted high in order to have an impact on the field. Just imagining facing Jackson as a defensive coordinator keeps me up at night, and Im just a chucklehead that watches these games from his couch: 'Scheming with Scho' Episode 12 with @MarkSchofield! When Marino retired from the NFL, he held every major statistical record for passing in the league's history. Wilson entered Alabama when the Tide was under sanctions. The Dolphins have over 50 years of players, so narrowing down the best 10 to ever play for the franchise was no easy feat. Check out the rankings, stats, MVP Awards, Pro Bowl, superbowls, etc at ClutchPoints. Plunkett threw for at least 2,100 yards in each of his three seasons as the Cardinal starter. Gil Brandt ranks the eight defending division champions by vulnerability. Holland's four sacks over the same span are also second among safeties, behind Jones' six. In just two seasons, "Johnny Football" threw for over 7,800 yards and 63 touchdowns while rushing for 2,169 yards and 30 TDs. Little immediately made an impact on their elite rushing game, earning a Pro Bowl selection in his first season with the team. Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale considers Chicago's running game "elite." Stat to know: The Buccaneers are looking to avoid a fourth straight game held under 20 points. Despite being selected for the Hall of Fame's 2000s All-Decade Team, Thomas has still yet to hear his name called for a golden jacket. Joe Montana: Sure, stats are an important method used to gauge greatness and Montana certainly has great numbers. 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