Hall of Fame chances for the 20 best NFL quarterbacks entering 2019
By Brad Weiss
Joe Flacco
- Baltimore Ravens (2008-2018)
- Denver Broncos (2019-present)
For the last 11 seasons, Joe Flacco has been the franchise quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. Though he has recently been more of a mediocre quarterback, than a Super Bowl winning quarterback, he did lead the Ravens to a victory in Super Bowl XLVII, where he was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
Heading into 2018, the writing was on the wall that Flacco’s time in Baltimore was coming to an end, as the team traded back into the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft to select Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson.
When Flacco went down with an injury last season, Jackson stepped in and led the team to an AFC North title, sealing Flacco’s fate with the organization.
During his time with the Ravens, Flacco did put up some incredible numbers, throwing for 212 touchdowns, to go along with over 38,000 yards. The team’s first-round pick in 2008, Flacco looked to be on his way to a Hall of Fame career early on. When it comes to the playoffs, he is one of the best to ever do it.
In fact, during the team’s Super Bowl run, Flacco broke Joe Montana’s playoff record of touchdowns without throwing an interception with 11. He went 10-5 during the playoffs as a Raven. The hope for Denver Broncos fans is that his new location will bring back some of the old Flacco magic in 2019.