Aaron Rodgers
What is it with great QB’s passing the torch to great QBs? Montana went to Young and Brett Favre went to Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers is our first listed quarterback who is still active in the NFL, playing for the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers has been with the Packers since 2005 and he continues to be listed as one of the best in the game. Rodgers is revered for his incredible accuracy, scrambling ability, and masterful limiting of turnovers. Rodgers has a career 103.5 passer rating, 5 Pro Bowls, 2 MVPs, and a Super Bowl ring to his name — and he’s still going.
Fran Tarkenton
Good ol’ Fran. Tarkenton played in the NFL for a whopping 18 seasons, with a majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings. Tarkenton’s time with the Vikings spanned 14 non-consecutive seasons, six seasons from 1961 to 1966, and then another seven from 1972 to 1978. During his in between his years, Tarkenton played for the New York Giants for four seasons. By the time he retired, Tarkenton held every major quarterback record. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.