#81: Steve Young | The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2010) | NFL Films

Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Steve Young comes in at number 81 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" 2010 list.

[@GeorgeCostanza00]

At one point he had the best QB rating in the league 6 times in 7 seasons. There definitely aren't 80 better players than Steve Young.

[@akvalues]

DAMN RIGHT!!!!!

[@brandonhill2183]

At least around mid 60's, if not better

[@adenmexicano8013]

Not rlly because he only won 1 super bowl

[@brandonhill2183]

@@adenmexicano8013 that is not the only measurement to use in rankings

[@Somethingburger]

Yes

[@demichael5815]

6X passing title holder (record); 5X Completion percentage leader; 4X season leader in passing TD's in NFL; All time leader in QB rushing TD's; 2X league MVP. Super Bowl MVP...#81??? You gotta be shittin' me!

[@ArmandoOriz_]

Clear Thinker Top 25 at least

[@richricey2481]

Steve stats are way way ahead of his time

[@richricey2481]

Miller Mayhem the greatest wide receiver played with 2 of the best qbs to ever play. Maybe he’s the best because of that?

[@Thebucs14625]

@Miller Mayhem there are other players that played with way more than what Steve played with aka Troy Aikman

[@Thebucs14625]

@Miller Mayhem Exactly, but young was just amazing in my opinion. Especially when it came passer rating, leading the league 6x in it, not to mention he's an NFL MVP and tossed 6 TDs in that SB completely torching the Chargers.

[@davedane7067]

Loved this guy. #81 is ridiculous. The guy needs to be ranked in the 20's.

[@depaola63]

Top 25 for sure and I am NOT a fan!

[@michaelpenado924]

Top 5

[@dr_spacewizard9460]

He definitely would be if he weren’t number 2 to the greatest QB in history all those years

[@atrholiday2889]

Better than Aikman and Favre for damn sure

[@YogGroove]

Brady, Montana, Marino and maybe Manning and Unitas should be higher rated QB's, but Young ought to be higher than most any other QB. He is criminally underrated. He destroyed passing titles, half of which with a mediocre run game and O line. And that doesn't even begin to measure his scrambling and improvisational skills.

[@TheWakeup011]

From 91-95 Young was as good as anyone who has ever played Goat? No All time great? Yes Higher than 81? Absolutely

[@raifordkenneth15]

goat yes to me I have seen all of the quarterbacks and I'm a die hard 49ers fan steve is better then Montana

[@encycl07pedia-]

Steve Young > Joe Montana

[@raifordkenneth15]

name me 2 quarterbacks that was a better quarterback then steve young period I will wait I'm 43 so I have seen all of them

[@raifordkenneth15]

@Savage Cabbage wait you do know I said steve young is my favorite quarterback of alltime I'm a 49ers fan I said steve young is the best quarterback of alltime so dont knownwhy u said that

[@donaldbrady3850]

encycl07pedia yeah right. Couldn’t beat Dallas without Deion Sanders.

[@TimWing23]

Prime Steve Young you could argue is right up there with the best ever. His ability to run the ball as well as be an elite passer. Had one of the best Superbowls ever. He just didn't get to play for long. He got a late start as a starting QB(sat behind Montana), and then an early retirement because of injuries/concussions.

[@billbixby557]

Steve Young was legit...and i'm a Cowboys fan so I don't say that just to be nice, he earned that praise.

[@jymirsmith5282]

I feel you just because you route for a team doesn’t mean your opponent isn’t good

[@richardreptar1]

81? You're talking one of the most efficient quarterbacks ever #81? Wtf

[@deanjeffery04]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@richardreptar1]

***** Really? So you're saying one of the most efficient Quarterbacks ever and Superbowl MVP with a record breaking six touchdowns is worthy of 81? Lol

[@curtlandownum5059]

+trent willams lol kinda funny that you said "considering this what made" just wondering what is a "what made" anyway

[@michaelwilliams4616]

Richard A. lol wtf man he was the we are the champion song 81 hell no at least 8 like his number

[@Tim_Marshall73]

Richard A. Having Jerry Rice and T.O. makes life alot easier tho

[@marvinclay4476]

Steve Young is the greatest left handed quarterback of all time. He carved his own unique legacy in NFL history. We as 49er fans were so blessed to have two consecutive hall of fame quarterbacks.

[@solomonkessington8136]

Should be near the 70's. Only left-handed QB in the Hall of Fame and the most rushing yards for a QB all time. Top 20 QB of all time.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

And it's about time too.

[@DrNuggetFTW]

Vick has the most yards.

[@sanjaymodi2344]

Solomon Kessington Now Ken Stabler

[@daishuncontreras5700]

DrNuggetFTW colin kaepernick is

[@theofficiallongggchicken1734]

daishun Contreras Colin is ass tho

[@dynastyinc.madden7128]

The most beautiful run ever. Blocking down field is 10/10

[@rickscott4717]

Dude made 8 guys on the defense miss...that's got to be some kind of record. But like you said, the key was the blocking. Mcintyre running all the way down the damn field, and Rice coming through at the end with a clutch come back block. Amazing to watch.

[@sanfranreal2148]

Wish the Niners could block like that now...

[@DJS12345678]

Imagine being the 2nd most efficient quarterback of all time after Peyton Manning and being ranked in the 80s LOL. Dude had the same yards per pass play as Dan Marino while rushing for 5.9 yards per carry for over 4000 career yards. He was Madden '04 Vick but in real life

[@akray1153]

Ikr

[@jymirsmith5282]

So true

[@boland850]

Are you saying Mike Vick was over rated

[@DJS12345678]

@@boland850 in Madden '04? Yeah. Overall? Depends on how you rate him. He wasn't very efficient until Philly.q

[@BooBooDaFoo330]

@@boland850 definitely overrated and didn’t live up to his potential. Mike Vick had all the tools and but no discipline. Still one of my favorites ever though

[@r.b.ratieta6111]

Verbatim from the video: "His career passer rating of 96.8 is the highest of any quarterback in NFL history." NFL Films: Still rates him at #81 in the Top 100.

[@REDWT1]

Met Steve when I was six at a golf course. He saw us holding some memorabilia and said he'd be right back. A few minutes later he signed stuff for us and talked to my brother, my mom, and I for a few minutes. Super nice guy, I'll never forget how cool he was. I'll never forget that memory.

[@milesgreb3537]

They put him below Aikman,......wHAHAHAHAHAH

[@franchisefred4066]

Miles Greb AlisaBosconovich because the NFL had cowboys fans rating the QBs 😂😂😂

[@theanimationlads7598]

Ikr, Aikman never had more than 30 TDs in a season and Young won 2 MVPs!

[@dynastyinc.madden7128]

The blocking on the Viking run continues to just dazzle me. Absolutely beautiful

[@JamesWilliams-iv3ef]

Yeah I've noticed that alot on old videos it's like the team was truly playing for each other

[@DubbleTee]

1:41 It is EVERY SINGLE PLAYER on that offense showing that they are 100% behind their quarterback. Look at the red jerseys hustling to make blocks. It's a FKN beautiful thing. Edit: timestamp

[@antoyal]

This dude had one of the all-time great war faces.

[@davidmartinez9804]

If I had to choose a QB to start my team it would be Steve Young. His combination of speed, smarts, accuracy and toughness is unparalleled.

[@211pirate6]

How lucky for the Niners to get two of the greatest quarterbacks to play the game in a row.

[@-linusthegoat-4825]

Packers

[@thedude3065]

@@-linusthegoat-4825 fair, over 30 years led by a HOFer though that could change

[@kvltizt]

@@-linusthegoat-4825 Didn’t do much with them lol 2 rings between Favre and Rodgers is criminal

[@_dranillo1k]

Natural leader, poised QB, and what a freak of an athlete 👊! Go Young#8

[@dankthug8815]

Um I'm not even a 49er fan but he's easily top 20 if not top 15

[@AHMAD-2324]

Man I love Steve Yoyng. His swag as a QB and leadership made him so unique and such a great QB of the 90's. Should have been alot higher IMO!

[@peecee1812]

Steve Young was a beast, he was such a good QB.

[@raifordkenneth15]

he was the best of alltime to me

[@MoochoSawesomeo]

81? I think you got the number backwards

[@alexakim6292]

Joel Smith 18 likes

[@abender06]

Exactly!

[@ghoulztigges8171]

He is overrated

[@olivermccall9770]

@@ghoulztigges8171 How is #81 overrated?

[@ghoulztigges8171]

@@olivermccall9770 played 6 years

[@Jason-to5cs]

Hell yes. The call starting at 1:46.. HAS to be one of the all time greatest calls in NFL history. So glad that Young got his chance to prove himself and become a hall of famer. A great player.

[@teti_99]

Yeah... lol my Dad played with him at BYU. Pops was a redshirt Sr and he was a true freshman. Said Steve actually sucked hella bad in the beginning. Almost quit football after not getting selected to travel to Hawaii to play. My Dad saw him crying in the locker room and then encouraged him and told him to keep grinding and keep his head up and he'd be a star one day. My Dad goes, "honestly I was just trying to make him feel good, he was that bad." Then sure enough he becomes a HOF QB and now my Dad just laughs at how freakin legendary of an athlete Steve became. Love you Uncle Steve!

[@Fireyninjadog]

Most athletic qb to play the game. Gutsy scrambler, elite passer, and efficient as hell

[@kenwell3498]

I don't think he gets enough respect. he was the best combination of athlete and precise qb ever. I'd take him over Favre any day of the week. that throw to Owens to beat Green Bay was so good

[@christianmunch5707]

Oh my god, that run play is incredible!

[@aaronshoaf4644]

How is Steve Young 81? He belongs in the top 40. Young was a accurate passer and best left hand quarterbacks of all time.

[@pablocruise678]

That run against the Vikings I was there... super cool!! Still have the stub.

[@TheWakeup011]

AT 10-6, If they lost that game they may miss the playoffs. Instead they go on to win it all.

[@caseyalbert5799]

Ok, how is TROY AIKMAN better than Steve?

[@glenfrog814]

CaseyAlbert 11... fuck troy and the cowgirls...

[@dre32pitt]

Emmett and Troy owe A LOT to that HoF offensive line dallas had. They make Dallas' current, and quite good, offensive line look like a HS team.

[@justincoe129]

thats what i was saying 😕

[@6370WIN]

Aikman was an elite QB....Young was lucky to play for an elite team....surprised Young makes the list...a credit to the 90s 49er teams I suppose!

[@Maal7432]

Casey Albert Productions Troy is no way shape or form better than Young.

[@johncorbin5332]

He looked like he was about to collaspe on that run but he kept pushing and even dove for the touchdown, that was so epic

[@theghostwillis8649]

Steve Young under Troy Aikman?????? OMG men!!!! I'm literally scared

[@briancusack4386]

theGhost Willis: I agree, and I'm a Dallas fan!!

[@fabriciopiotto3634]

81?? who the hell made this?

[@owenterry7120]

NFL films

[@sitizenkanemusic]

49ers have a bunch of guys in the top 15, including Jerry Rice as #1- Steve Young is a great QB, but he's not on the top of the mountain- he's at that 2nd level along with guys like Jim Kelly Troy Aikaman and Kurt Warner. And he's only there because he has won a ring in the 94 season all by his lonesome. If he never won that lombardi in 94, he would be in the 3rd level with guys like Donovan McNabb, Rich Gannon and Steve McNair.

[@Peezster]

LOL. Steve young to Jim Kelly? And your argument is hilarious " if he didn't win the super bowl in 1994...". What kind of argument is this? He DID WIN it. There is no "if" plus he led the league in passer rating twice and at one point had the highest completion % in NFL history after he retired.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

Peezster Whether you like it or not, Young isn't with the QB's that are on the top of the mountain. he's with other 2nd tier QBs.

[@1juanitosully]

Listen shitizen homofagual person; did I state anything that is not true? No, I did not. So piss off.

[@tonymoretti2347]

Absolute criminal Steve is this low. Most exciting QB to watch bar none

[@mmcneil777]

Top 30 or 40. Dude was really good...

[@samuelc.6402]

As a life long L.A Rams fan I had nothing but respect for Steve Young. Truly one of the best dual threat QB's of all time EVER. #Facts 🏈

[@troynaval4526]

Him and Marino are my favorite QB’s of all time

[@Pun1Sh3r_360]

Throws 6 INTs in a college football game goes on to throw 6 TDs in a Super Bowl for the record LMFAO

[@dr.philfanfiction6778]

Aikman better than Young? lol There is no way that Aikman should be ranked better than Young using a one on one comparison. Comparing their stats is a joke. Young's career passer rating is 15 points higher than Troy's, he has 67 more TD passes and 34 less INT's than Troy as well as 43 rushing TD's to Troy's 9. Troy may have played for better teams for a few years in the early 90's, but that doesn't make Troy better.

[@devilzdandruff9199]

Imagine if Young played QB on those stacked Cowboy teams... I don't wanna take anything away from Troy because he did win 3 SBs but just saying'.

[@maggsmvp04]

Troy played in a totally different offense, which was mainly built around Emmitt Smith and the running game. He won't have the same stats as Young, who's offense was built around the passing game. If Young played in Dallas, he would have produced different stats. Both are legends so saying one is better than the other is pointless.

[@Slipknot5301]

that's exactly why young is better...young didn't hide behind the NFL's leading rusher and a stone wall offensive line. aikman was a game manager

[@jonq8714]

Jay Cutler has a higher QB rating that Aikman, as does Brian Grese, Mark Brunell, Marc Bulger, Ryan Tannehill and so many other pedestrian QB's.

[@heatherguenther6072]

Devilz DandruFF same with young he has 3 rings he won 2 with joe and got one on his own

[@rar8532]

1:35 that play was dope

[@sanjaymodi2344]

1:58 Jerry Rice Blocking A Defensive Lineman. I mean seriously, this is why Jerry is the GOAT WR. I'm sorry I had to say it on this video, but I couldn't find it anywhere.

[@ShineAsTheSun-jb5bz]

Sanjay Modi I agree. I noticed the same thing. Jerry blew some guy up on that run by Steve.

[@yeahbet1406]

81???! You gotta be f kidding me... bro 81 MY NGGGGA

[@Pun1Sh3r_360]

Would've been a beast in fantasy football in today's era LMFAO

[@navy4735]

man, I loved watching Young....amazing QB, Amazing.

[@UTNatlChamps]

I'm a massive Cowboys fan, but Steve Young is 10x better than Aikman was. He's a legitimate Top 5 QB of all-time, no question.

[@behrangdarian3278]

You must be saying that as a joke because of how many times Aikman destroyed young in the playoffs.

[@EliteTeamKiller2.0]

(1) The Cowboys only beat the 49ers twice in the playoffs with Young as qb. (2) The only time the 49ers got “destroyed,” Aikman was OUT WITH A CONCUSSION, once again proving that Aikman was just along for the ride on a great TEAM. (3) Those two losses by Young were with him playing with a defense that ranked worse than the midpoint in defensive rankings, while the Cowboys for top or near it. (4) The 3 straight Cowboy wins were followed by 3 straight 49er wins.

[@briancusack4386]

Bill Richardson: I wouldn't say he was 10 x better, but Young was better. No question. Like yourself Bill, I'm a massive Cowboys fan. Good for you for being objective. I love Aikman, but I too am objective.

[@briancusack4386]

EliteTeamKiller: I agree with you 100%. I say that as a die-hard Dallas fan.

[@michaelh.2041]

@@behrangdarian3278 Btw, quarterbacks never play each other. Maybe in ping-pong or foosball in the locker room, or in one-on-one basketball, but never on the football field. No quarterback beats another quarterback. It's one of the stupidest, most wrong-headed narratives in all of sports, and perpetuated by people who ought to know better (football commentators and writers), but, sadly, the hype sells the game.

[@frankdenardo8684]

The 1988 game against the Minnesota Vikings was the proverbial cherry on top.

[@zeppelin342]

One of the most overlooked and underrated players of all time.

[@irkscherda2205]

This man should be much higher.

[@dynastyinc.madden7128]

The greatest run by a QB ever. The blocking downfield is so beautiful

[@Drooblemeister]

No way Steve Young is #81, put him maybe #20-25, but not #81. BTW, Steve Young's Superbowl performance is unparalleled, 7 TD passes, even Joe Cool only had 5 or 6. Had the Niners stayed healthy in 96 and 97, chances are he would have had a second ring to go with the first one.

[@tomw3886]

Drooblemeister um Steve had 6 td passes in the superbowl and Montana is second with 5

[@drlee2]

Because he played with a stacked deck against a shitty Chargers team.

[@jonathand.9555]

drlee2 That’s because the real Super Bowl in those days was in the NFC championship game between the 49ers and Cowboys (or NY Giants in the 1980s-early 90s)!

[@TheWakeup011]

@@drlee2 most of the NFC Champs back then were stacked.

[@KrishNarendran]

If Steve Young is no 81 then this entire list is a meaningless exercise. In my book he’s at least Top 25

[@stevencarter8036]

👎

[@chrisrobinson8339]

Steve is my favorite qb of all time

[@jerryseidl8536]

That run that he made that is the best run I've seen in the NFL and I think I will ever see it

[@surferguy1974]

That moment when you realize Tampa Bay missed a big opportunity on Steve Young. They cut him just to draft Vinny Testaverde .

[@romeosavic2998]

my favorite QB...ever!

[@zatchg1212]

Man he had beautiful mechanics and threw a pretty ball. Miss watching him play

[@camerongarza3861]

Steve was a true elite legend of the game. We see more QBs today more athletic and runner/passer but none did it better than Young at a time when it was a rare thing. The absolute best passer who could also scramble in NFL history. Way ahead of his time

[@Jefff72]

As a Vikings fan, I was mad as hell watching that game. Today, I look at it with amazement.

[@shermankaspar1818]

should at least be in top 25, steve young was a remarkable player

[@Tres_Nueve]

Cam Newton needs to take note. Sure you're a great runner, but your career won't last long unless you improve as a thrower.

[@kaybevang536]

Tres Nueve in that Super Bowl loss Cam didn’t dive for the Football in that fumble Steve Young and Brett Farve would have dove for that ball

[@tmrevenge]

Too late dude I think cam is done plus he is too much of a diva

[@Tres_Nueve]

@@tmrevenge my comment was 4 years ago. Cam is well and truly finished.

[@andywhite2348]

If there were an all time fantasy draft I would most likely choose Steve Young as my very first overalll pick. He was the most gifted QB to ever play.

[@dre32pitt]

this dude is a fucking gamer. gotta love him

[@navy4735]

my all time favorite QB. love this guy. watched him since the beginning with the Niners.

[@devo1d]

Too low. Highest rated passer ever? What are we talking about?

[@MrStevebo76]

Needs to be in the top 20! This ranking is ridiculous

[@antoniomendez9816]

Alaways my favorite QB to watch. And I'm a Cowboys fan!

[@lowerclassbrats77]

As a lifelong 49er fan..... Montana vs Young, I pick Young all day. Don't get it twisted, I love Joe Cool but Steve was a straight savage. Thank you Steve for being so patient to wait behind Montana. Young was intelligent, could throw in the pocket and run like a mofo. The fans (Us) were so spoiled, Montana followed by YOUNG🤯 Side Note: Jeff Garcia was pretty good himself 👍🏼

[@changethegamenetwork1196]

Beautiful moment

[@LuisHernandez-or9ws]

If Jerry Rice ain’t top 5, I don’t want this list

[@le9335]

Probably my favorite Niner ever as a kid. So many to choose from too! What a guy. Go Niners

[@shrekman7628]

The viking that jumped at the guy in the end when steve made the touchdown

[@gdroff]

So impressive. Easily the greatest dual threat QB ever..

[@nigelkhan9278]

Steve Young lost 6-7 years with the USFL and sitting behind Joe Montana. With those lost years and the 49ers he would own every quarterback record & won several more Superbowls. If Steve Young played into today’s NFL he would destroy the league. Steve Young is criminally underrated and should be in the top 20.

[@adembroski]

"He dives!" is a much better soundbite than, "He trips over the goalline, touchdown!"

[@sab605]

Great run and some great throws.

[@quietcorner293]

I remember watching "the Run." Now I'm a Vikings fan and I was pissed. I'm like, come on f'n tackle him!! Now I look at that and I'm like WOW.

[@nikhilshetty007]

I like the old camera angle where they zoom in on the ball and at the last second you see a player coming in and catching it. It builds the suspense.

[@oscar_anderson_beats_4399]

I genuinely don’t understand how they can put him behind troy

[@ellejaycopeland8835]

My favorite quarterback of all time Brady is great but I grew up on Steve and my favorite safety of all time Ronnie Lott.

[@caponekingpinking9917]

These videos are great

[@roypeck4580]

I think you accidentally added a 8 to his ranking.

[@Alexsmith-hp2mz]

We need more commentators that excite the game it brings tears to my eyes

[@terrancepedican6594]

the best in the world love it 8 steve young

[@luckyasmr1374]

One of the most underrated quarterbacks in NFL history.

[@dondressel4802]

He was fantastic Yet he was under the shadow of Montana Rated 81? Whoever did the ratings needs to get a new job!

[@markperez3540]

steve young is better than troy aikmen

[@Maal7432]

mark perez By far.

[@dankthug8815]

Not a better passer imo, but overall skills can be argued

[@Maal7432]

Dank Thug How is Aikman a better passer? Young is arguably the most accurate ever.

[@Thebucs14625]

@@dankthug8815 You're kidding right? Have you looked at some stats recently? Young FAR exceeds Aikman in almost every category.

[@raifordkenneth15]

I have Steve young as the 2nd best 49er or alltime steve is the best qb of alltime

[@undraftedplayer]

I think he must to be higher than at the 81 th place ! I love his run versus the Vikings.

[@l3ftie578]

I've never seen so many perfectly timed and positioned blocks to protect a rushing QB

[@nintendians]

steve young is a great quarterback, growing up watching him and the 49ers era.

[@NeoNitty]

As a kid, that run against the vikes used to amp me up so much. I’d go outside and run circles around everyone lol

[@josephrod5903]

Teared up when he finally beat those great Cowboys team and then made his mark in his Super Bowl... the guy worked hard to earn it and it paid off... that's teachable qualities the man possessed as a QB and player.

[@Jerrden]

I’m a Cowboys fan and personally don’t care for Steve Young but he should be much higher.

[@carnakthemagnificent336]

I'm no niner fan, but that run against the vikings - I saw that live - flippin unbelievable. Much higher than #81.

[@aaeonkarma3717]

I think this is top 100 players of ALL time for ALL positions so CHILLAX, ain't no one getting one over on Steve Young at NFL Films we ALL know What's up about this man..

[@Nirv_99]

He was my idol growing up and he should be way lower the 81 rank

[@adamzullo3624]

81? Most underrated web of all time. I don’t know if there was ever a qb that had the running and throwing skills of Steve young. He combined both skills better than anyone ever has.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Idc if this list was old but how was Steve Young with all those stats and accolades in an era where you can annihilate QBs only ranked 81?!?!?!?!?

[@richmotroni]

Steve had the hardest act to follow in the history of the NFL, replacing a god in Joe Montane and man did he respond. He kept the Niners dynasty alive those years.