Best of the Packers: Top 10 quarterbacks since 1960
By Phil Watson
Brett Favre throws a pass against the Chicago Bears in a 2007 game at Lambeau Field. (Photo courtesy Raymond T. Rivard/Lombardiave.com)
The Green Bay Packers will open training camp July 30 and Dairyland Express completes our look back at the history of the Pack, ranking the top 10 players since 1960 by position group.
Why 1960? Because it’s just more quantifiable since then. Full statistical information exists, which makes comparisons much easier, and honestly, professional football is a different game since the formation of the American Football League and its high-powered passing games.
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Today, we look at quarterback, the glamour position and one that has been filled by just three players for the bulk of the 55 seasons covered .
The defense was covered in the first four installments of the series: The top kickers and punters, defensive backs, linebackers and defensive linemen.
The offense began up front with the offensive linemen, and continued with tight end, wide receivers and running backs.
And now, the top 10 quarterbacks for the Green Bay Packers in the modern era:
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