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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 564471" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p>Any “greatest” discussion of course is just opinion but I think the linked CHFF article puts forth powerful support for Starr as the greatest QB ever.  Starr was one of a very few that had the guts to stand up to Lombardi. He called the plays and was an extension of Lombardi on the field. He was a great field general.  Comparing eras is difficult, but using stats like passer rating to compare players to their contemporaries first, and then to each other are IMO meaningful. Also, Starr’s career YPA is better than Marino’s and Montana’s, among others.  Fans remember the early days of the Lombardi era and how they dominated teams with the power sweep, as well they should. But this article notes that for the three straight titles from 1965 through 1967, the Packers were 11th of 14 teams, 14th of 15 teams, and 4th of 16 teams in rushing. They were 2nd, 1st, and 1st in passing for those seasons.  As the article also says, Starr is the only QB with rings for the four fingers and thumb of his passing hand.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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