Why Tom Brady isn't the best QB in the NFL....

As an avid viewer and coach of the Quarterback position, I love to watch the battles that take place mentally and physically on the field of play. Last night was no different, I was enthralled by the passion, pressure, and execution of the game. Two great QB's and offenses were battling by using match ups to exploit the defenses, and making great throws to lift their teammates to the pinnacle of the NFL, Super Bowl Champions. Tom Brady came up as the victor last night, and he's not the best Quarterback in the NFL. In fact, it's not even close.


The truth is Tom Brady, isn't the best QB in the NFL. He's the BEST QB TO EVER PLAY THE GAME. Let's take a look at it for a moment. Generally, when talking the best QB's of all time, the same names come up every time. Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino, and Payton Manning are almost always mentioned amongst the all time greats. However, I think that most level headed fans agree that Joe Montana is the greatest of all time. So I thought I would do a few comparisons of note, and then use an overall feel to decide.


Before making this comparison, please note that I think Joe Montana is phenomenal. With that being said, let's take a closer look.

When comparing these two QB's. They are almost exactly the same.

• Tom Brady is 21-8 (.724) in the playoffs. Joe Montana is 16-7 (.696)
• Tom Brady has a career playoff passer rating of 89. Joe Montana is a passer rating of 95.6
• Tom Brady has a career playoff completion percentage of 62.9. Joe Montana is 62.7
• Tom Brady has 53 career playoff TD's. Joe Montana has 45 TD's.
• Tom Brady has a 13/3 TD/Int ratio. Joe Montana has an 11/0 TD/Int ratio.

As you go through the statistics, there are definitely a couple of "Wow" moments for me. There should be for you as well. These two QB's are off the charts as far as statistics go. Their NFL playoff stats are better than most QB's career stats. 

Joe Montana was simply incredible. If you are too young to remember Joe Montana, check this out. 

Joe Montana Super Bowl Drive

Tom Brady has some phenomenal super bowl moments as well. 

Tom Brady Drive vs St. Louis Rams

Tom Brady wins Super Bowl 49

So as I look at it, all I can do is go by feel. I feel like Tom Brady is the best. Here's why. 

1. Tom Brady has two game winning drives in a Super Bowl. Joe Montana has one.
2. Tom Brady came back from the biggest Super Bowl deficit ever (10) in the 4th quarter, only to go 13/15 with 2 TD passes including the game winner with 2 minutes to go. Tom Brady was 8/8 on the final drive, and the game looked easy. It also looked easy when he went 5/6 to upset the "Greatest Show on Turf" in 2002. Joe Montana has a great drive as well, going 8/9 for 93 yards and a game winning TD to John Taylor. I'll never forget that drive. 
3. Tom Brady won 4 super bowls over a 14 year span of Free Agency. That means different players, coaches, and eras. Joe Montana won 4 super bowls in 8 years with virtually the same players every year. That builds continuity and timing. Something that isn't as easy for the modern QB. 
4. Tom Brady, in all his years in the league, has had 1 Hall of Fame Caliber WR in Randy Moss. Throw in Wes Welker if you like. Joe Montana had the greatest of all time in Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Dwight Clark, and Roger Craig. 
5. Tom Brady has made it to 6 Super Bowls. Won 4. If it weren't for David Tyree, he would have 5 Super Bowl rings, and the title of the QB of the Greatest Team Ever.

I am sure you can come at me with other statistics that are convincing for Joe Montana, however, its time for me to shift my vote to Tom Brady, Greatest Quarterback of all time, at least for the moment. Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers may have something to say about it before it's all said and done.