“To be considered the best, you have to beat the best.”
An age old adage that lives within the nucleus of professional sports. Athletes thrive to become the greatest at their role in whichever sport they call their own. In football we see players breaking records, executing clutch plays, eventually sparking debates amongst fans and analysts alike as to who the GOAT is at every position in the league.
In part 1 of this mini 3 part series I will focus on the AFC candidates that I believe should be mentioned in the modern day greatest category. Part 2, the NFC choices. Once the Super Bowl champion is crowned I will make a final rankings list for part 3. Feel free to make your own list, all opinions are accepted!
It seems like every so often armchair GMs along with media moguls, have full on arguments for the greatest title. As of January 2015 the conversation around the water cooler consists of the question, who is the greatest modern day QB? Depending who you ask or which fan base you approach, you’ll almost always get a consistent answer of five or so play callers. The list in no particular order reads something like this, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson and in my opinion Joe Flacco (Ravens fan bias aside, I have theories!!). This group of QBs are the prototypical versions of a “perfect” general. It just so happens that this postseason, we as fans are witnessing all six of these men pitted against one another in a chance for a trip to the conference finals and eventually the big dance.
Joe Flacco? Come on man… When Joe hits 35 TDs in a season holla at me. Can’t get hot for a month and call yourself a GOAT. See Manning, Eli.
He’s not the GOAT but should be top 5-6. Regular season play can’t define your ratings. Have to be clutch and he is. But due to being so inconsistent in regular season he isn’t top of my list just a nominee