Mt. Rushmore for QBs - The Orange Mane

Gort · 01-17-2010, 05:59 PM

saw this on a Ravens forum. thought it was a good question, so i'll repeat it here. if Mt. Rushmore were for QBs instead of ex-presidents, who would be your 4 QBs faces on it. for me, #1 & #2 would be Unitas and Elway. not sure who would be #3 or #4. Bart Starr? Bradshaw? Favre? Marino? Kelly? i've never thought much of Montana as a QB personally, so he's not on my list. you can use what ever criteria you want.

#1 Unitas
#2 Elway
#3 ?
#4 ?

Br0nc0Buster · 01-17-2010, 06:00 PM

Peyton Manning
John Elway
Johnny Unitas
Kyle Orton

spdirty · 01-17-2010, 06:01 PM

1. Elway.
2. Montana.
3. Manning.
4. Dirty Sanchez. (sorry, Im really ****in happy right now.

)

phillybroncosnut · 01-17-2010, 06:01 PM

Elway, Montana, Unitas, Manning

loborugger · 01-17-2010, 06:06 PM

1. Elway
2. Plummer
3. Morton
4. Orton

Rest of the NFL...

1. Elway
2. Unitas
3. Montana
4. Marino/Favre/Aikman/Kelly/Greise/Bradshaw/I could really care less.

epicSocialism4tw · 01-17-2010, 06:17 PM

1. John Elway - there has never been another player in the history of the NFL whose team could be down two TD's and the other sideline still whispered his name.

2. Peyton Manning - this guy revolutionized the position. For most of his career he has been the best player in the NFL.

3. Tom Brady - The guy is a winner and has been his entire career.

4. Joe Montana - Was Tom Brady before Tom Brady.

Gort · 01-17-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by phillybroncosnut

Elway, Montana, Unitas, Manning

i hate to say it, but Manning is probably in the discussion now for being one of the top 5 to ever play the position. it doesn't hurt that he played in an era where the defense couldn't even look cross-eyed at a receiver without getting a penalty, but he's put up some impressive numbers. i think Tarkenton is often forgotten in these discussions, be he's in the mix, along with Otto Graham and Sammy Baugh.

Blart · 01-17-2010, 06:20 PM

Elway
Montana
Marino
Manning

Gort · 01-17-2010, 06:24 PM

Bradshaw has got to be on my list, now that i think about it. he's won 4 superbowls. it's not always about TDs and yardage. winning the big games has to count too... my Mt. Rushmore would look like this i guess. can't decide on #4 though.

#1 Unitas
#2 Elway
#3 Bradshaw
#4 Manning/Favre

an even harder question is who would be on the list if we were talking about RBs instead of QBs.

TD of course, and i've always been a fan of Earl Campbell. he doiminated the game in his first 4 years in the league.

epicSocialism4tw · 01-17-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhoIsJohnGalt

Bradshaw has got to be on my list, now that i think about it. he's won 4 superbowls. it's not always about TDs and yardage. winning the big games has to count to... my Mt. Rushmore would look like this i guess. can't decide on #4 though.

#1 Unitas
#2 Elway
#3 Bradshaw
#4 Manning/Favre

Manning will probably be universally regarded as the greatest QB of all time when he hangs em up. I think that its safe to say that he'll hold most of the significant records and he might have another superbowl victory.

Bradshaw was along for the ride on those steelers teams. Ever heard of the steel curtain?

Blart · 01-17-2010, 06:27 PM

The 80's and early 90's were cruel to all but a few elite NFC teams, so I don't place much stock in SB wins.

Slade · 01-17-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blart

Elway
Montana
Marino
Manning

This...Manning competes with Favre for the last spot. As of today I might say Favre, but Manning will overtake him in 2 years. The same is true with Montana and Tom Brady.

Elway is the same as Unitas IMO.

Gort · 01-17-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSkillet

Manning will probably be universally regarded as the greatest QB of all time when he hangs em up. I think that its safe to say that he'll hold most of the significant records and he might have another superbowl victory.

Bradshaw was along for the ride on those steelers teams. Ever heard of the steel curtain?

his last 2 superbowl wins were won by the offense. he threw for over 300 yards in each game. i remember both games well. rooted for the Cowboys and Rams and was disappointed both times.

Natedog24 · 01-17-2010, 06:46 PM

1. John Elway
2. John Elway
3. John Elway
4. John Elway

broncosteven · 01-17-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natedog24

1. John Elway
2. John Elway
3. John Elway
4. John Elway

I like this one,

You have to add Unitas though.

Personally I would go:
Unitas
Elway
Graham
Starr

Starr gets the 4th seed because he was the 1st Montana and Brady type QB. Plus he was a better athelete than they were/are.

orinjkrush · 01-17-2010, 07:55 PM

Staubach or Montana
Manning. damn him.

hookemhess · 01-17-2010, 08:13 PM

Elway
Favre
Manning
Montana

yhova · 01-17-2010, 09:58 PM

Kent Graham
Craig Whelihan
Jamarcus Russell
Brian Griese

HAT · 01-17-2010, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hookemhess

Elway
Favre
Manning
Montana

This.

BroncoMan4ever · 01-17-2010, 10:43 PM

i just can't put guys like Bradshaw, Montana or Brady on the list of 4. these guys get more recognition than they rightfully should simply due to playing on teams any QB could win a super bowl with.

you put Elway on those 49ers teams in the 80s and Elway would probably be home polishing 5 rings.

the teams around those 3 were built to win regardless of who was under center. with that in mind my Mt Rushmore would be

ELWAY i don't care what the stats say, he is the greatest to ever strap on a helmet
Marino granted the guy never won a super bowl, one of the greatest to ever play
Favre his position the last few years had fallen off, but this season has brought him back to his place amongst the greats
Manning the undisputed best in the league right now. the guy revolutionized the position and will retire with every QB record

BroncoMan4ever · 01-17-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yhova

Kent Graham
Craig Whelihan
Jamarcus Russell
Brian Griese

no Ryan Leaf, Jeff George or Cutler?

LonghornBronco · 01-17-2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hookemhess

Elway
Favre
Manning
Montana

I also agree with this list. Longhorns know good QBs

Killericon · 01-17-2010, 10:58 PM

If Favre wins this year, I pick him. If not, Manning.
Elway.
Unitas.
Montana.

Bronco Yoda · 01-17-2010, 11:04 PM

John Elway
Craig Morton
Frank Tripucka
Jake Plummer

...what?

SonOfLe-loLang · 01-17-2010, 11:17 PM

Not only is Peyton on it, he's probably number one on my list and, my guess, is he'll be number one on most people's when his career is over. The guy is simply amazing, no matter who the players are around him, he makes them all all-stars. He calls his own plays, rarely makes wrong decisions, wins a ton, and has incredible stats to back up the argument.

01-17-2010, 06:24 PM	#9
Gort Registered User Gort has left the building Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,648	Bradshaw has got to be on my list, now that i think about it. he's won 4 superbowls. it's not always about TDs and yardage. winning the big games has to count too... my Mt. Rushmore would look like this i guess. can't decide on #4 though. #1 Unitas #2 Elway #3 Bradshaw #4 Manning/Favre an even harder question is who would be on the list if we were talking about RBs instead of QBs. TD of course, and i've always been a fan of Earl Campbell. he doiminated the game in his first 4 years in the league. Last edited by Gort; 01-17-2010 at 06:27 PM..

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01-17-2010, 05:59 PM	#1
Gort Registered User Gort has left the building Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,648	Mt. Rushmore for QBs saw this on a Ravens forum. thought it was a good question, so i'll repeat it here. if Mt. Rushmore were for QBs instead of ex-presidents, who would be your 4 QBs faces on it. for me, #1 & #2 would be Unitas and Elway. not sure who would be #3 or #4. Bart Starr? Bradshaw? Favre? Marino? Kelly? i've never thought much of Montana as a QB personally, so he's not on my list. you can use what ever criteria you want. #1 Unitas #2 Elway #3 ? #4 ?

01-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
Br0nc0Buster 2012 AFC West Champs stiff arming through the playoffs Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,432	Peyton Manning John Elway Johnny Unitas Kyle Orton

01-17-2010, 06:01 PM	#3
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,901 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	1. Elway. 2. Montana. 3. Manning. 4. Dirty Sanchez. (sorry, Im really ****in happy right now. )

01-17-2010, 06:01 PM	#4
phillybroncosnut Ring of Famer The HOF is BLIND!!! Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 9,955	Elway, Montana, Unitas, Manning

01-17-2010, 06:06 PM	#5
loborugger lost in the ether Did we finally get a FB??? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The 'cuse Posts: 5,783 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	1. Elway 2. Plummer 3. Morton 4. Orton Rest of the NFL... 1. Elway 2. Unitas 3. Montana 4. Marino/Favre/Aikman/Kelly/Greise/Bradshaw/I could really care less.

01-17-2010, 06:17 PM	#6
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	1. John Elway - there has never been another player in the history of the NFL whose team could be down two TD's and the other sideline still whispered his name. 2. Peyton Manning - this guy revolutionized the position. For most of his career he has been the best player in the NFL. 3. Tom Brady - The guy is a winner and has been his entire career. 4. Joe Montana - Was Tom Brady before Tom Brady.

01-17-2010, 06:20 PM	#8
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	Elway Montana Marino Manning

01-17-2010, 06:27 PM	#11
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	The 80's and early 90's were cruel to all but a few elite NFC teams, so I don't place much stock in SB wins.

01-17-2010, 06:46 PM	#14
Natedog24 Ring of Famer Win The Day Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,186 Adopt-a-Bronco: JeremiahJohnson	1. John Elway 2. John Elway 3. John Elway 4. John Elway

01-17-2010, 07:55 PM	#16
orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,914 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	Staubach or Montana Manning. damn him.

01-17-2010, 08:13 PM	#17
hookemhess Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 950 Adopt-a-Bronco: Blake Gideon	Elway Favre Manning Montana

01-17-2010, 09:58 PM	#18
yhova Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 293	Kent Graham Craig Whelihan Jamarcus Russell Brian Griese

01-17-2010, 10:43 PM	#20
BroncoMan4ever Ring of Famer Here to chew bubblegum and kick ass Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 11,565 Adopt-a-Bronco: VIRGIL GREEN!!!	i just can't put guys like Bradshaw, Montana or Brady on the list of 4. these guys get more recognition than they rightfully should simply due to playing on teams any QB could win a super bowl with. you put Elway on those 49ers teams in the 80s and Elway would probably be home polishing 5 rings. the teams around those 3 were built to win regardless of who was under center. with that in mind my Mt Rushmore would be ELWAY i don't care what the stats say, he is the greatest to ever strap on a helmet Marino granted the guy never won a super bowl, one of the greatest to ever play Favre his position the last few years had fallen off, but this season has brought him back to his place amongst the greats Manning the undisputed best in the league right now. the guy revolutionized the position and will retire with every QB record

01-17-2010, 10:58 PM	#23
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	If Favre wins this year, I pick him. If not, Manning. Elway. Unitas. Montana.

01-17-2010, 11:04 PM	#24
Bronco Yoda Stokley once... ...saved me from a beating Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,244	John Elway Craig Morton Frank Tripucka Jake Plummer ...what?

01-17-2010, 11:17 PM	#25
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,217 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	Not only is Peyton on it, he's probably number one on my list and, my guess, is he'll be number one on most people's when his career is over. The guy is simply amazing, no matter who the players are around him, he makes them all all-stars. He calls his own plays, rarely makes wrong decisions, wins a ton, and has incredible stats to back up the argument.