Toughest QB EVER!
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 22, 2009 8:03 PM PST
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PrintWell.. obviously I am a 49er fan, and I was born in the 70's, so heres my top 5..
1.Donovan McNabb (And I hate the Eagles, and their fans!, but this is truth)
2.Steve Young/ Troy Aikman/ Brett Farve - 3 way tie.
3.John Elway
4.Jeff Garcia
5. Joe Montana (he came back from his back injury, and he's my fav..lol!)
But I would love to hear from some of those a little older and younger - what they think.
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Couldn't agree more
Steve McNair was a tough SOB
by David Fucillo on Feb 22, 2009 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
I didn't get to see a lot of him..
But I do remember he was ridiculous in the pocket..
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 22, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions
What about Garcia?
Seemed everytime he gets the snot knocked out of him, he only gets better..
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 22, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions
whats his completion percentage..
..after he gets the snot knocked out of him.. florida danny is that possible?
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 22, 2009 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
The reason Donovan McNabb..
..grabs my first pick was his performance with a broken ankle, never seen a QB do that before..
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 22, 2009 8:48 PM PST reply actions
Byron Leftwich at Marshall
Anybody else remember the game where he broke his shin in a game and his offensive linemen had to carry him down the field. They lost the game, but it was still pretty crazy.
by David Fucillo on Feb 22, 2009 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, that was great
but how bad would you have to feel about yourself if you were Marshall’s back-up QB?
by foosball4949 on Feb 23, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
it's a top whatever..
we just want to hear a good story!
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 22, 2009 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
Ok then!
Sorry, just being nitpicky. I’ll throw Big Ben out there, he’s pretty tough. Between playing with broken ribs in the Superbowl, and taking on potential sackers like a running back, he’s got to be pretty high on any list.
by Brendan Scolari on Feb 22, 2009 10:30 PM PST reply actions
how about an old timer..
..any suggestions?
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 22, 2009 10:37 PM PST reply actions
I’m am admitted Donovan McNabb hater so I wouldn’t put him on top of any list. . . . well worst QB to ever have in a big game, McNabb #1.
Another problem with this question is I bet there have many performances were the QB was injured but was never reported. The last thing you want an opposing defense to know is your QB has an injury.
An oldie, but very tough
Kenny Stabler. He also played in an era when they didn’t protect the QB with so many rules the way they do now. The Snake was a tough dude.
yeah, what about Fran Tarkenton
he was supposed to be pretty tough, but he was before my time
by foosball4949 on Feb 23, 2009 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
I was wondering..
..if someone would bring up scramblin’ Fran of the Vikes.. before my time too, anyone here a witness, can maybe shed some light, on the NFL record holder for yards, run behind the line of scrimmage..
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
He played like at least 3 seasons in a row taking up to 15 pain shots a week in the ribs just to get on the field.
Now, it kind of killed his production, but he still did it. Tough as nails.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
Awww crap, I’m not actually talking about Stabler. I always get those stupif Raiders quarterbacks mixed up.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
Awww crap, I’m not actually thinking about stupif. I always get those dumb worfs mixed up.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
Jim McMahon!
Steve Young said he learned everything he knew about toughness by watching Jim McMahon in college!
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
You definately are Geomak's son
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 23, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with all of you about McNabb being the toughest...
but what I can’t understand is why no-one has even mentioned Big Ben from Pittsburgh. To me, he has got to be in the top 5 all time toughest. I mean I’ve watched games where absolutely nothing can bring that man down. Awesome!
by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Feb 23, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions
Look above..
..he’s on acouple of our lists.. Ben played an amazing game in the superbowl to win it this year, he did have Holmes..
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 9:52 PM PST up reply actions
Obviously Farve is #1. His consecutive games streak is absolutely insane though I’ve gotta give it up McNabb for his NFC Championship game with the broken ankle. How you could put Montana on there is beyond me though. He’s the greatest quarterback to ever live but really, dude was frail.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.
At this point it’s important that I mention that I hate Brett Favre.
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How many other greats came back from a broken back?
I know Namath had bad knees and all..
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 9:55 PM PST up reply actions
..in fact
The greatest QB performace I mention in my other fan post , was indeed after his injury.
Something to think about.
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 9:57 PM PST up reply actions
To come back from his back injury..
and play the way he did..
.. was a big deal and he’s my fav.. I think I mentioned that..
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 9:54 PM PST up reply actions
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