The Worst NFL Quarterbacks In History
There are QBs who fans of their teams just can't stand the thought of them. These are the worst QBs in NFL history.
25. Tony Eason- Patriots
He started a Super Bowl and got benched mid game. He never lived up to the expectations. He always looked rattled and had lacked qualities of a leader.
24. Mark Sanchez- Jets
He was known for the "Butt Fumble" but that wasn't what landed him here. It was inability to read defenses plagued his career.
23. Todd Marinovich- Raiders
He was built to be a QB from the day he was born. His dad literally groomed him for it. But the pressure got to him.
22. Nathan Peterman- Bills
His 5 INT first half lives in NFL history. Somehow, he kept getting chances. Fans flinched with the thought of him under center.
21. Johnny Manziel - Browns
He had so much promise but so little discipline skills. The Browns messiah QB turned into a meme.
20. Joey Harrington- Lions
Soft spoken, and a soft thrower. He was the symbol of futility for the Lions in the early 2000s. Every INT damaged his confidence even more.
19. Christian Ponder- Vikings
He was drafted too high. And he delivered very little. Being a first round pick for the Vikings proved to be a huge mistake.
18. Kyle Boller- Ravens
He had a strong arm but could not hit water from a boat. Wasted years of an elite defense.
17. Rick Mirer - Seahawks
What could have been. He had a pretty decent rookie year. Then he nosedived into being horrible. He had bad habits and a steep learning curve that derailed him from the start.
16. Ken Dorsey- 49ers
He won in college quiet a bit. But he was overmatched in the props. Weak arm and no presence in the pocket.
15. Brady Quinn- Browns
Brady Quinn definitely looked the part. But he played like a backup. He failed in multiple cities.
14. Cade McNown- Bears
Cocky for no reason and a high draft pick. The fans and team never got behind him.
13. Brooks Bollinger- Jets
He was thrown into the fire and got roasted and toasted. He never looked like he belonged on the NFL field.
12. Jack Trudeau- Colts
He lived off potential for years. He was uninspiring and wildly mediocre. Long leash, but never put together anything that looked like success.
11. Rusty Lisch - Cardinals
He had 6 career starts. He threw one TD and had 11 INTs. It pretty much said it all. The fans had zero faith.
10. Josh Rosen- Cardinals
The "chosen one" who got passed around like a clipboard. He never showed promise. He left his starting job after one season.
9. David Carr- Houston Texans
He got sacked into oblivion. The talent might not have been there. He was sacked so much and never recovered.
8. Matt Leinart- Cardinals
Came in as a huge celebrity. He never took control for the huddle. He lacked urgency and was mediocre.
7. Dan McGwire- Seahawks
The Seahawks hoped for a franchise QB but instead got a statue with a strong arm. He didn't have the talent or instincts to compete. He was Mark McGwire's brother at least he had that.
6. Blaine Gabbert- Jaguars
He was skittish in the pocket and was allergic to throwing an accurate ball. He made poor throws and struggled to move the chains.
5. Heath Shuler- Washington Redskins
Promising pick but not a good QB. He was better at politics than passing. And became a congressional member later.
4. Akili Smith- Bengals
He had one career highlight. And that was getting drafted. He was disaster from snap one. He never adjust to the speed of of the NFL.
3. Tim Tebow- Broncos
He won a playoff game but couldn't throw an NFL-caliber pass. He did not have the mechanics and accuracy to play in the NFL.
2. JaMarcus Russell- Oakland Raiders
Big Arm, no drive. He showed up out of shape and played horribly. The coaches questioned his work ethic and lack of preparation.
1. Ryan Leaf- Chargers
Infamous for being the biggest bust in NFL history. Poor decision making, tantrums and horrible stats defined his career.