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Simms Ranks Brady No. 9 All-Time
14 Jul
Summary
- Chris Simms ranked Tom Brady as the ninth greatest quarterback ever.
- Peyton Manning topped Simms' list, followed by Mahomes and Rodgers.
- Simms cited Brady's reliance on coaching and game plans in his prime.
Chris Simms, a former NFL quarterback now serving as an analyst for NBC Sports, has ignited a storm of debate with his recent ranking of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Simms controversially placed seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady at ninth on his list, a decision that has drawn considerable backlash from fans.
Peyton Manning was named the No. 1 quarterback on Simms' list, with Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers occupying the second and third positions, respectively. Other quarterbacks ranked ahead of Brady include John Elway, Brett Favre, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Dan Marino.
Simms explained his reasoning for Brady's placement, stating that Brady benefited from the luxury of not having to carry the team entirely, especially in his prime and early years. He highlighted that coach Bill Belichick's "unbelievable game plan" and a physical running game allowed Brady to be "clutch at the end of the football game." While acknowledging Brady's "awesome" prime years, Simms expressed doubt about how Brady would have performed in different team situations.
As anticipated, Simms' assessment of Brady's prime did not sit well with the NFL community, leading to widespread disagreement and reactions on social media platforms.
