4x Lombardi Winner Joe Montana Nominates the Greatest QB in NFL History, Surpassing Even Tom Brady

Who stands as the ultimate quarterback in NFL history? A passionate debate, particularly when the names Joe Montana and Tom Brady enter the conversation. Joe Montana, a 4 x Super Bowl champion and 3 x MVP, has thrown a twist into the mix by suggesting that neither he nor Tom Brady deserves the title of the best.

Montana shocks the world by picking Dan Marino as the best QB ever, despite Marino’s zero Super Bowl rings – a flaw that tarnishes his legacy among the greats. Yet, Montana’s argument holds weight.

Joe Montana’s best argument for Dan Marino

There is a huge difference between being the greatest and being the best, and the former QB Montana humbly admits that he does not qualify for the latter honor. He openly revealed his choice for the ultimate passer of all time to Men’s Health– ‘the legendary Miami Dolphins’ quarterback, Dan Marino’.

Montana marvels at the veteran athlete Marino’s lightning-fast release, which he contrasts with his own need to put more force into his throws: “He had a quick release. I had to step into a lot of things to get enough [force] on the ball.” Marino’s impeccable upper body enabled him to swiftly and accurately release the ball, “He had the perfect torque of his upper body and strength to deliver the ball quickly at a fast release with accuracy.”

Notably, Marino possessed one of the swiftest releases in NFL history. Despite his relatively limited supporting cast on the Miami Dolphins, as noted by Bleacher Report, Marino stood out as an NFL MVP, nine-time Pro Bowler, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and NFL Rookie of the Year. But wait, his record also boasts an impressive 61,361 yards and 420 touchdowns.

Why Dan Marino deserves to be best?

For the argument- Marino’s missing Super Bowl ring is a dark spot on his resume for the best passer. However, there is a catch: Marino’s era exposed him to a more brutal and demanding game, with huge and aggressive linebackers who could crush quarterbacks after tackling them. How fair is it to judge Marino by his lack of a Super Bowl ring?

“Now these guys [receivers] are 6’4,” 6’5.” I think [Marino] is probably one of the most unsung heroes of the game.” In an interview with Men’s Health, Montana exclaims. Regardless, Marino’s uniqueness remains indisputable. Upon his retirement, he held almost every major passing record.

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“People don’t talk enough about him or realize the numbers that he put up during the times that he put them up.” – Joe Montana.

‘Remembering’- Marino’s legendary season of 1984, when he shattered records with 5,084 yards and a staggering 48 touchdowns. Over his 17-season career with the Miami Dolphins, he led his team to the postseason 10 times. Therefore, the eras of Marino’s and Montana’s stories are different from those of present quarterbacks, who can play more safely now than ever.

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