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The 30 best quarterbacks in NFL history

By Randy Gurzi

Joe Montana #16, Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers prepares to throw a pass during the National Football Conference Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams on 14 January 1990 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California, United States. The 49ers won the game 30 - 3. (Photo by Otto Gruele Jr/Allsport/Getty Images)
Joe Montana #16, Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers prepares to throw a pass during the National Football Conference Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams on 14 January 1990 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California, United States. The 49ers won the game 30 - 3. (Photo by Otto Gruele Jr/Allsport/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Rams, Kurt Warner
Los Angeles Rams, Kurt Warner (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

29. Best NFL quarterbacks of all time: Kurt Warner

Originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994, Kurt Warner ended up having to take an unusual path to NFL stardom. After not making it in Green Bay, he headed to the Arena Football League from 1995 through 1997 and then played in the NFL Europe in 1998.

He was able to catch the eye of the St. Louis Rams, as they brought him in as a reserve quarterback. Then in 1999, at 28 years of age, Warner finally got his chance. With Trent Green lost for the season, the unknown Warner stepped in and led the Rams to a 13-3 record and their first-ever Super Bowl win. In the process, he won his first of two NFL MVP awards that season as well.

Their offense was nicknamed “The Greatest Show on Turf” as Warner and his teammates were able to put up some unbelievable numbers. During his tenure, the Rams became a powerhouse in the league, sporting a 35-15 record with him as the starter.

After six seasons in St. Louis, Warner then spent a season with the New York Giants but it seemed as though his best days were behind him. He ended up giving way to Eli Manning and was looking for a new home in 2005. He found that with the Arizona Cardinals and after three seasons of struggling to be the starter, Warner found the fountain of youth in 2008.

He ended up leading the Cardinals to the Super Bowl, where they nearly upset the heavily favored Pittsburgh Steelers. In all, Warner was under center for three Super Bowls and made four Pro Bowls. He’s a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a feat made even more impressive by his limited years as a starter.

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