50 Worst QBs In NFL History
Quarterbacks are the most important position in pro sports. These are the worst QBs to ever grace the NFL field. Who do you think deserves the number 1 spot?
50. Charlie Whitehurst
Whitehurst spent time with the Seahawks, Titans and Chargers. He was nicknamed "Clipboard Jesus" for a reason. He had great hair, but was back QB at best.
49. Scott Mitchell
He signed a huge deal with the Lions after a few solid games with Miami. He gave Detroit years of underwhelming play.
48. Tony Banks
He had stints with the Rams, Ravens and Texans. He was a turnover machine with questionable leadership. Teams gave him chances but he never came through.
47. Jeff Tuel
He went undrafted out of Washington State. He played for the Bills and showed why he was undrafted. He completed just 45% of his passes.
46. Kellen Clemens
Clemens had stints with the Jets, Rams and Chargers. He played like a third stringer. 16 Career TDs in over a decade.
45. John Beck
Beck went 0-7 starter playing for the Dolphins and Redskins. He looked completely scared as a starting QB.
44. Kyle Orton
Orton hung around for a while in the NFL playing for the Bears, Bills and Broncos. He hung around for years without ever doing anything. Great mustache though.
43. Zach Mettenberger
He played the for the Titans and was a big name coming out of LSU. He went 0-10 as a starter and had one of the lowest QBRs of the decade.
42. Matt Barkley
A USC product who flamed out of the NFL fast. He couldn't make tight window throws and played for the Eagles and Bears and others.
41. Dan Orlovsky
He was known best for running out of the back of the end zone for the Lions. A well liked guy but not a good starter.
40. Tyler Thigpen
Playing for the Chiefs he was mobile and athletic. He had brief moments of excitement but was too inconsistent.
39. Kelly Holcomb
Playing for the Browns, he was known for one good playoff game against the Steelers. He was a journeyman otherwise.
38. Troy Smith
Heisman winner who played for the Ravens and 49ers. He never clicked in the props. He was undersized and inaccurate.
37. Steve Stenstrom
He lacked arm strength playing for the Bears and 49ers. And had no composure under pressure.
36. Curtis Painter
He filled in for Peyton Manning on the Colts. And the whole season was centered around tanking.
35. Kyle Boller
Drafted by the Ravens to be the future star QB he just plain and simple couldn't get it done. He was inaccurate and inconsistent.
34. Bubby Brister
He played for the Steelers and Broncos. He was too erratic to trust in big moments. He was mediocre at best.
33. Jay Schroeder
He played for the Raiders and Redskins. He had a big arm but very low accuracy. Inconsistent and careless with the football.
32. Trent Dilfer
He won a Super Bowl sure with the Ravens. His career numbers are pedestrian at best.
31. Brandon Weeden
Browns drafted Weeden at 28 years old. He looked overwhelmed. He struggled at basic reads and threw off his back foot.
30. Mike Glennon
He had the size but not the game. He had weak pocket presence and was turnover. He somehow earned a huge contract with the Bears.
29. Matt Flynn
He had one GREAT game with the Packers and got paid big by the Seahawks. He lost his job in training camp to Russell Wilson and never became a reliable starter in his career.
28. Randy Fasani
He started one came in his career for the Panthers. He went 5-18 with 3 INTs and somehow managed a passer rating of 0.
27. Quinn Gray
He was thrust into starting for the Jaguars. But he could not deliver. He had a cannon but no accuracy.
26. Todd Marinovich
Marinovich was drafted by the Raiders and he was engineered to be a QB. His dad groomed him from the day he was born to play Quarterback. But his off-field demonds doomed him.
25. Geno Smith (Jets Version)
Geno Smith got his career going elsewhere. But on the Jets he was a disaster. He led the NFL in pick-6s and was punched by a teammate.
24. Mike McMahon
He was inaccurate and erratic for his time with the Lions and Eagles. His completion percentage in his career was under 45%.
23. Josh Rosen
He was touted as a can't miss NFL ready QB. He flamed out fast after the Cardinals gave him the starting job as a rookie.
22. Chris Weinke
He was a 29 year old rookie for the Panthers. He lost 17 straight games. And threw 26 INTs in 20 games.
21. Nathan Peterman
He is legendary. But, not in a good way. He had five INTs in one half for the Bills in his first career start.
20. DeShone Kizer
Kizer was thrust into the starting role for the Browns. He went 0-15 as a rookie.
19. Joey Harrington
Harrington was drafted high by the Lions. They gave him the keys to the franchise. He never responded with anything of note.
18. Mark Sanchez
He had playoff success early thank you to an elite defense. But he's remembered for the butt fumble.
17. David Carr (Texans)
He was sacked 76 times as a rookie. He held the ball too long and never became consistent for the Texans.
16. Ken Dorsey
He was a college legend at Miami. But his arm was 100% not pro ready.
15. John Skelton
He was stiff and inaccurate and rattled under pressure. He started 17 games for Arizona. His passer rating was under 65.
14. David Klingler
He came in with sky high expectations after a great college career. He could not process defense in the pros.
13. Christian Ponder
He was taken 12th overall by the Vikings. He struggled big time with accuracy and reading defenses. Ponder was a total miss.
12. Matt Leinart
He was a Heisman winner who never adjusted to NFL speed. He spent more time as a backup than a starter after being drafted by the Cardinals.
11. Browning Nagle
He replaced Ken O'Brien. He was never ready for the moment. He thre 17 INTs in just 13 games as a starter.
10. Rick Mirer
The Seahawks took Mirer with the 2nd overall pick. The highest pick in franchise history. He had a good rookie year than totally collapsed. Seahawk fans still shake their head.
9. Brooks Bollinger
He was thrown into action due to an injury. He never looked like an NFL starter. He had a weak arm and bad decision making sklills.
8. Jack Trudeau
He lasted a surprising nine seasons. But, he did more harm than good. He finished with 42 TDs and 69 INTs in his career.
7. Akili Smith
He was athletic marvel when the Bengals drafted him high in the draft. He started 17 games and completed less tan 47% of his passes.
6. Dan McGwire
The Seahawks drafted the 6 foot 7 McGwire in the first round of the draft. He was a complete disaster. But, he was the brother of Mark McGwire at least he had that going for him.
5. Tim Couch
He was the first pick overall in the draft by the Browns in the 1999 draft. He had injuries and inconsistencies.
4. Heath Shuler
He was drafted with the third pick of the draft. He was going to be the Redskins savior QB. Instead he went 4-9 as a starter and lost his job.
3. Rusty Lisch
He completed just 30.6% of his career passes. It is one of the worst in modern NFL history. He was benched in favor of a WR once.
2. JaMarcus Russell
He was the first overall pick in 2007. He had a cannon arm but water pistols in his work ethic. He flamed out the league quick.
1. Ryan Leaf
He was drafted directly after Peyton Manning and he became a poster boy for NFL draft busts. 14 TDs and 36 INTs in his college career.