The Most Powerful Arm in NFL History

[@MauMauBinghi]

Elway is arguably the physically gifted QB ever and is criminally underrated. One of the best arms ever, could run for the 1st down and was known for being clutch in the 2 minute drill. He was a complete QB. He overachieved with less talented teams and he dominated and went back to back once he got talented teams. As a complete package, he's arguably the best ever.

[@ARod-br2ui]

Warren Moon definitely deserves an honorable mention in this debate.

[@nflunveiled]

yeah his name doesn't get mentioned enough

[@thatdamnspammer]

That man could throw a football through a car wash and it would get wet

[@michaell874]

@@ARod-br2ui I think the perfect fit for Warren Moon would have been on a team like the Falcons when Jerry Glanville was coaching there.

[@benjaminvalenzuela3948]

I always liked Moon.

[@tlz124]

Troy Aikman, Dan Marino, John Elway, Randall Cunmingham. Those guys all had cannons. And if we're basing it on how far someone can throw, Kordell Stewart deserves a mention. That 80 yard bomb in college was nuts

[@adambomb5381]

I totally believe if John Elway and Dan Marino played today in the NFL they would throw for 6000+ yards a season.

[@nflunveiled]

I think that's fair - if Marino could crack 5k in 1984, 6k would certainly be doable in today's league

[@Yoni123]

Fo sho

[@silverguard8105]

Probably not. Because not every game calls for that many yards.

[@flah4138]

​@silverguard8105, you get what he saying

[@aaronhugz4277]

Definitely Marino

[@MattLight-uu1ie]

Marino, Elway, and Favre are all top 10 quarterbacks in my book. All of them had legendary arms!

[@leodrosia4369]

Elway threw a football like it was a baseball

[@timothym.johnson3485]

No Broncos fan here. I live in the mile high. It's been 25 years and I still miss him playing on Sunday.

[@nflunveiled]

me neither, but Elway was class!

[@kenstevens7855]

That pass at Standord from the 40 on the right side of the field to 3 yards in the endzone at the middle of the field was an absolute missile.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

Elway had a cannon for sure. Ridiculous velocity and accuracy. I cried when he got that first superbowl win and feel blessed to have seen him play the game.

[@nflunveiled]

his final two years were the perfect end to a career

[@jmgonzales7701]

I prefer montana. He relied on precision, accuracy, timing and prediction. He simply just knew the right play.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

@@jmgonzales7701 very true. He was possibly the greatest QB to ever play the game. BUT Elway had a much stronger arm and could flick that ball 70 yards no problem.

[@johnwilliams4541]

As I remember he was the only quarterback I saw run completely to one side the field, his right, and throw a dart to the other side while still running. The ball looked like it had been shot from a cannon when he threw it

[@nflunveiled]

yep, it's unreal!

[@LatrellSprewell15]

Cowboys fan over 40 years, Elway was my idol as a kid. My fav player of all time

[@nflunveiled]

nice! Elway is a stud

[@quincyjones6382]

Randall Cunningham had a very strong arm too!

[@nflunveiled]

yep for sure, he's in the conversation

[@catonthemoon2084]

I saw Randall in person throw the ball. God only knows how far in the air it was, mind-bending.

[@ShoebillDan]

Strong leg as well!

[@russellgoulding4263]

Yeah I remember when he was in some quarterback challenge event he easily won the furthest throw part.

[@samplermike]

Would have been the GOAT if he played on a better team

[@sneakyquick]

Elway is my lifetime favorite player.

[@nflunveiled]

he was awesome!

[@brianmcghee3597]

I miss those old Broncos Uni’s.

[@nflunveiled]

they were clean

[@LatrellSprewell15]

They were so nice! When they switched I thought they were the ugliest in the NFL and still do to ths day! They are atrocious

[@jaykay6387]

Not only his arm(which I agree was the best ever), but the guy was a dangerous runner, not just a "scrambler", as well. The most physically talented QB to ever play IMO. A lot of people thought Dan Reeves did a better job containing him than opposing defenses. When he was a sophomore at Stanford, I saw him throw a 50-yard strike to Ken Marjerum as he was literally falling out of bounds while running "against the grain" to the left sideline, so he was throwing "against his body". I had never seen anything like it, and knew this guy was going to be something special after seeing that.

[@nflunveiled]

true! He was a fantastic runner.

[@TheSuperGenius]

I saw Elway warm up at Stanford by throwing a ball 50 yards, ON HIS KNEES!

[@nflunveiled]

insane

[@michaell874]

As much as Joe Montana was considered to be the greatest quarterback of the 1980s, one can make an argument for John Elway. Montana played for one of the most brilliant head coaches of all time, always played behind a solid OL, and had terrific weapons of which to throw the ball to, including the likes of Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Roger Craig, and Freddie Solomon. The 49ers also had a much better defense than the Broncos’ teams Elway played with. Elway’s comebacks had everything to do with him and his command on the field. Montana’s comebacks was his calm and cool never panic under any situation demeanor plus pinpoint accurate throws behind terrific play calling with extraordinary talented players

[@nflunveiled]

true Montana definitely had a better situation around him (players, coaching, etc)

[@saki5073]

100% agree!

[@MrRicklynch57]

I agree with the fact that the 49ers defense does not get enough credit for their success. As far as his O Line and weapons, I think that is overblown. Montana missed 2 full seasons due to an elbow injury and over half of a season due to a back injury. He also suffered several concussions. This led to entrance of Steve Young. So, Montana’s line did a terrible job of protecting him. As far as having weapons, if you exclude Young, the only offensive Hall of Famer Montana played with was Jerry Rice. He won 2 Super Bowls without Rice. The West Coast Offense had a high reliance on short passes to the tight end, half back, and full back. The short game opened up the deep passes for the receivers.

[@michaell874]

@@MrRicklynch57 It was a different game back then. Elway was more durable than Montana, and one cannot blame the OL for the hit Leonard Marshall put on him. Bill Belichick was the brains behind the defense that was able to counter the West Coast offense, and Montana held onto the ball for too long because he was unable to find an open receiver. But, if you look at who he had on the OL, they protected him in addition to the West Coast offense that was relatively new in the league at the time that since, just about every team in the league now runs a variation of.

[@MrRicklynch57]

@@michaell874 John Elway played with Gary Zimmerman and Shannon Sharpe. 2 offensive lineman in the Hall of Fame. Joe Montana did not play with a single Hall of Fame offensive lineman. Montana also injured his back against the worst team in the NFL, Tampa Bay. After Joe left the Niners the injuries picked back up with Young who suffered several concussions, in fact he was the first player where concussions became a concern. The play that ended Young’s career, the ball was out, it was just one hit too many hits given up by a weak line. Young’s career was ended by the Cardinals, not the Ravens.

[@andys3035]

As a Broncos fan, you hit the nail on the head as an Englishman. Well done.

[@nflunveiled]

thanks Andy!

[@Gamevet]

A friend of mine got us front row seats at a Cowboys game against the Broncos in the mid 90s. Every time John threw the ball, you could hear a freakish sound of the ball ripping through the air. One time, when the Dallas D forced him to run towards the sideline, he threw a missile at the Cowboys bench. It was like hearing a bomb go off, when the ball hit the Dallas bench seats.

[@nflunveiled]

haha that's awesome

[@mikemccormick8115]

We used to say a short hard pass was a “bullet”. Elway could throw a 30 yard bullet.

[@shannynwells2068]

Elway was special.

[@nflunveiled]

he sure was!

[@hoanpham4545]

Throwing in the 90s in the 1970s & 1980s was considered really fast. Elway would probably throw in the high 90s today with modern training.

[@bigredmachine1]

Great piece!

[@nflunveiled]

Thank you 🙏

[@KOSMOinfinite]

Elway, Marino, Favre, Vick and overlooked is Warren Moon. Moon got the tail-end of his prime in the NFL as his youth prime was in the CFL on a much larger field. Receivers consistently have said he had the most velocity on his throws, tightest spiral and if you did not wear gloves his throws would rip skin of your hands.

[@anthonypaino4991]

Top 10 (velocity / arm strength): No particular order = John Elway, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, Jeff George, Michael Bishop, Doug Williams, Jeff Blake, Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cunningham, and Michael Vick Somehow, I imagine Bo Jackson could zip it too 😂

[@alfonsecoppola5938]

namath

[@Rook2129]

Aaron Rodgers? Over Namath and Bradshaw. Rodgers is one of the most accurate passers but as far as straight heat not even close to those two.

[@anthonypaino4991]

It’s hard to get a great feel for Namath and Bradshaw (I do think the latter had a gun that translates in any era)…that said, I am not a huge fan of Rodgers but his arm strength is legit, especially early on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2KTdGWOj8uKnrcsi=gqugx4WE46WjPBTK

[@Rook2129]

@@anthonypaino4991 Namath had an absolute cannon. There is footage of him throwing the old AFL ball and you can literally hear the whoosh as it leaves his hand. Rodgers does have a good arm and can throw far but velocity wise he pales in comparison to Namath. Bradshaw was absolutely a rocket. Another underrated arm was Daryle Lamonica.

[@paulcarlson754]

Bledsoe luck roethlisburger all big arm guys that could chuck it, we gotta add mahomes and Allen too

[@morganmckinley7946]

Belichek said that it was Bert Jones

[@davesrvchannel4717]

Dan Fouts!!!

[@madtownangler]

I got to live in Denver for most of the 1990's when he finally won two super bowls

[@ryandonovan5205]

Jeff George. Yeah I said it dude had a bazooka

[@nflunveiled]

bazooka indeed

[@jimrockford4309]

He threw that ball so hard and effortless. He's also one of the toughest players to play the game. When the Raider's had him their O line sucked. George would get steam rolled by 280# guys and jump right up and get in the huddle. These pussy QB's now would go out for the entire season if they got hit like that.

[@tedsexton5406]

I cannot wait for you guys to learn about Jeff George.

[@nflunveiled]

stronger than Elway you think?

[@Sflslacker]

@@nflunveiled Yes. Not the best quarterback to ever play, but his arm was a cannon

[@nflunveiled]

@@Sflslacker interesting thanks - never saw him play, but I came across him a few times while researching for this

[@JK-br1mu]

As if people think of Jeff George's arm ahead of John Elway's.

[@williamhager855]

Jay Schroeder had an absolute cannon as well. But he couldnt complete a 5 yard pass

[@BigKahuna-es9so]

I saw him throw a 60 yard out pattern vs. the Steelers

[@nflunveiled]

epic

[@Ghoster311]

Kyle Boller demonstrated his arm strength by throwing a ball from his knee at the 50 yard line that went through the uprights. 60+ yards from your knee is wild.

[@nflunveiled]

yeah from the knees is crazy

[@Zathien]

Jamarcus russell, for all of his faults, had a rocket for an arm. Back when he was drafted I heard a lot about how he could throw 70 yards from his knees.

[@nflunveiled]

I've heard that too, crazy!

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

Niners fan but was so happy when Elway finally won his rings. Absolutely hated the Broncos otherwise though.

[@johnshiver1913]

John Elway played minor league baseball but was projected to be a major league player / was a second round pick in the MLB draft by the Yankees. Pretty much every player starts in the minors, very rare to go straight to the majors.

[@jimherzog5931]

A Dallas Cowboy player in the 70s said that Staubach threw the ball so hard that he could throw a football through a car wash and it would not get wet.

[@nflunveiled]

haha that's awesome

[@jamesspalten5977]

I was a Cowboys fan back then, too. That being said, Bradshaw had a cannon. He held the Javelin record for many years. I didn't like Bradshaw back then but, I have learned that he is a good guy.

[@jp783]

@@jamesspalten5977 Bradshaw had a right arm from the Gods for sure. Great bad weather passer, too.

[@zachzeurcher6450]

100% not true

[@24hockeydad82]

Staubach was great but not close to one of the strong arms in the NFL

[@benzost920]

Elway also had a rocket arm in Tecmo Super Bowl for the old 8-bit Nintendo. For great justice!

[@nflunveiled]

💪

[@ThePipemiker]

I sometimes wonder if Elway would have had a better completion percentage if he had thrown a more catchable ball sometimes. Of course, if I had his arm, I would have thrown it as hard as I could at every opportunity.

[@nflunveiled]

ahaha most likely

[@koncorde]

Everybody's %'s were lower back then and it wasn't the nature of the pass but the state of the game, how much interference and jamming was allowed. Insane how many 80's QBs would finish their careers in the low 50% on completions - Marino and Elways high 50's was insane at the time. Nowadays if you complete less then 63% you're in the lower third of the league and top QB's are aiming for close to 70% consistently.

[@checkdown3774]

Favre has already shown us that he has the strongest arm. Back in 98 at the QB challenge he threw a ball 85 yards which still stands today.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

As a NFL Historian, I'd add: Brett Favre #1, (in no particular order) = Jeff George, Dan Marino, Mike Vick & Josh Allen . . . all have Hand Cannon's. I do agree with Elway @ #2.

[@nflunveiled]

solid list

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@nflunveiled Thanks. Appreciate it. I've asked several-other NFL Fanatics, and they thought I was "Spot-On"

[@michaell874]

@@michael_caz_nyc Brett Favre was a little overrated. He had a great arm, but that caused more early playoff game interceptions that put his team in a hole early. In some of those games those picks turned out to be the difference. In his only Super Bowl win, it was Reggie White on defense who too over that game and it was Desmond Howard’s kickoff return for a touchdown that psychologically did in the Patriots. He also didn’t do much in the following year when an old John Elway showed why he was the better QB.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@michaell874 11 Pro Bowls and 3 League MVP's - the #'s don't lie. I'm not a Packer fan - just telling the truth based upon my Eyeball Test. Also this was strongest arm Not Greatest QB.

[@michaell874]

@@michael_caz_nyc Pro Bowls are bullsh*t and MVPs are normally given to the most overly hyped up QB of the league instead of the truest MVP of the league.

[@MJCLAXDEN]

The Broncos should have been 2-1 in those first Super Bowls (XXI, XXII). Our problem is that our defense collapsed (like in XLVIII). At the time, I think it was Karl Mecklenburg that said after the 42-10 pasting by the Redskins, "We seem to let the other teams have their season's best game [in the Super Bowl]." That was before the jailbreak in the 55-10 thrashing in XXIV.

[@RARochester]

Doug Williams hands down when he was with Tampa. He threw so hard to Jimmy Giles ( a tight end ) weighing 260lbs he knocked him backwards into a flip. Look at his videos; Elway is a close second to Doug Williams; they had to train Doug to dial it back because none of his receivers could hang onto the ball. He had a howitzer for an arm.

[@descendantoffools9767]

I went to several Outlaws (USFL) games when Williams was QB. During warmups, he was standing on the 20 and throwing the ball into the opposite end zone. And without really stepping into the throw, it looked effortless. Strongest arm I've ever seen.

[@RARochester]

@@descendantoffools9767 Like I wrote I saw that throw to Giles; I was shocked. Hands down the hardest thrower; what Doug had you can't teach.

[@koncorde]

I've never seen anyone throw with the dynamic ability of Randall Cunningham. Not sure if the strongest arm, but he could get elevation like no other QB I've seen from almost any position. Watching him peel left, being chased by 4 defenders, then at full speed twisting his body to throw to the opposite hash marks 60 yards downfield. Own 25 to opponent 10. Vick and Mahomes both have similar features. Warren Moon, Marino and Elway both had that ability to throw super flat trajectory passes that are much more common today. A lot of QB's back in 70's and 80's were about fade and touch, or lobbing passes, so were throwing passes to the vicinity of their WR. In contrast Moon, Elway and Marino were either hitting the numbers and making it stick, or were throwing at a target destination and the WR had to go and damn well get it. Made for spectacular plays. Think a lot of modern QB probably have equivalent arms if only because of modern conditioning and strength training. People like Josh Allen, Stafford and even Goff have absolute rockets - but it's not an every single throw thing. It's more controlled than back in the 80's.

[@nflunveiled]

what Cunningham could do was unreal. Not related to arm strength, but the fact he passed for over 400 yards in the 'Fog Bowl' where you couldn't see a thing is just a testament to his ability

[@jp783]

Terry Bradshaw had an incredible arm as well. And rumor has it that Sonny Jurgensen could flat sling the rock, as well. Staubach, too. Oh yeah, I almost forgot Joe Namath also had a sick arm. Equal to Elway's for sure.

[@Aggie1295]

Elway was the team until the end of his career

[@nflunveiled]

exactly

[@birblife6611]

It's not baseball, where velocity is relevant. Decision making and accuracy are the two most important components in QB play, followed by arm strength. You need a QB to stretch the field with a deep ball. 70mph passes are great for radar gun enthusiasts, but have little value anywhere else. Favre actually broke receiver's fingers that way; he learned to throw with touch as his career progressed.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

No football player in NFL history had a better ending of a career than most valuable player of Super Bowl 33 john Elway

[@nflunveiled]

totally agree

[@davidmazzini783]

The Proverbial Cannon.

[@nflunveiled]

💪

[@lahori-b2y]

Elway played high altitude - thin air, its only going to help the ball go faster when the air is so thin. How did he compare when he was playing on the same field as the other strong armed QBs?

[@bcornel5923]

Well he threw a football 80 yards (actual ball distance) in San Diego at age 39. So is that good enough for you, sea level?

[@lahori-b2y]

@bcornel5923 the question was about speed? He doesn't throw 80mph when in San Diego lol Being in Denver definitely helps him throw faster and longer. He's never once thrown close to 80 yards in the air with pads and a defence in front of him...I seriously doubt your sources.

[@broncobilly4029]

In addition to playing his entire pro career without an ACL in his L knee, he also played his last two SB winning seasons with a ruptured bicep tendon in his throwing arm that was not repaired. Elway was a medical miracle. Here is a explanation of that injury. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpKWXpyPaqdnpq8

[@nflunveiled]

damn I knew about the ACL, not the bicep. That's insane.

[@broncobilly4029]

@@nflunveiled You did a pretty good job of researching this video overall though.

[@nflunveiled]

thank you, that means a lot!

[@Richard-od7yd]

John Elway once launched a ball from home plate over the Center Field Fence at the Old YANKEE STADIUM, he didn't hit it though He did by throwing it !!

[@dicktrickle741]

Speaking of baseball I heard tales that Bo Jackson could throw a football 80 yards. Makes you wonder why the Raiders never tried a half back option with him and their track star receivers.

[@nflunveiled]

haha

[@mikedinno8413]

Bert Jones and Jeff George by far.

[@colejohnston2081]

All the comments must be from UK fans. The King of the Hill for arm strength in NFL history is Brett Farve. I grew up watching him play. All you have to do is google who he is.

[@kilorubio5154]

Every time I mention the Broncos to any old head, they always the “ man Elway had a hell of a arm “ I feel like a lot people tend to say Elway I don’t ever hear anyone else’s name to be honest

[@johnnystephenson6908]

Love Elway (Steelers fan)

[@nflunveiled]

I too, love Elway

[@ridetoruin]

I remember reading news reports of Kaepernick’s throws hurting his receivers hands too. Not saying he was a good qb, just that he could throw the ball really hard.

[@nflunveiled]

Interesting, not a name that would have come to mind

[@bcornel5923]

58 mph was the fastest he was ever recorded. By comparison Mahomes is at 59 and threw a wild running start pass at 62 mph. Allen and Herbert have bested that 62 mph many times. Allen has the highest ever recorded.

[@danthefan5378]

🚀 Arm, Bobby Douglass, Da Bears! They should have used him as an option Fullback. dtf

[@garyduke100]

Joe Namath & Dan Pastorini, also Jim Kelly

[@tjdent7166]

You missed it. Yes, years ago but……… Bobby Douglas Chicago Bears.

[@andre1987eph]

Folks forget the blonde bomber (Terry Bradshaw in his prime).

[@Clownlife432]

Dream team up of Larry Fitzgerald and Elway

[@dsfddsgh]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Terry Bradshaw who had a cannon for a arm. He was kind of the Josh Allen of the 1970's a big strong armed kid with a rocket for a arm who needed a lot of polish.

[@nflunveiled]

I've seen a few people comment Bradshaw. It's a good call too. He certainly had a rocket arm

[@MrRufusRToyota]

Namath, before the injuries. The ultimate weapon at quarterback.

[@nflunveiled]

The disrespect towards Namath sometimes is wild

[@michaell874]

@@MrRufusRToyota I loved Namath until he did that stupid Leggs commercial. But he made it look so effortless when he hurled passes 40, 50 yards downfield with pinpoint accuracy.

[@jamesspalten5977]

​@michaell874 People should take a video of Namath's throwing motion and use it to train QB's. Best throwing motion I have ever seen. Better than Marino's.

[@michaell874]

@@MrRufusRToyota I was a huge Namath fan when I was a young child, but I absolutely hated it when he did those Legg’s commercials. For a young boy, I detested such things, and still do.

[@johnallen9439]

Yes, Namath was the guy who came to my mind too for strongest arm. People said when he threw the ball it made a sound as it pushed the air out of the way. And this could only be said about one or two other Quarterbacks ever. Although he wasn't the most accurate passer nor threw the prettiest ball, and sometimes wore panty hose, he did have a cannon.

[@carspiv]

He was not a particularly good QB, but Bobby Douglass has to be in the mix. He threw 60 yards without cranking it up. Legend has it that Jack Kemp could throw a football nearly 90 yards. Randall Cunningham had a whip.

[@nflunveiled]

agreed, these guys also had cannons

[@edwardrichard2561]

“It wasn’t untill he had some studs that he was able to win” Now if the talking heads who hate on Brock Purdy knew this.

[@nflunveiled]

I'll never understand the Brock Purdy hate

[@aervaealtonelty9850]

Right handed QBs plant on the left leg. You lied.

[@nflunveiled]

You’re right my mistake I missed that. I’m an idiot, thanks for the correction!

[@DS-mo6md]

There's few receivers that can catch Josh Allen's fast balls. One was Cole Beasley before diva diggs came in and stole the attention but his power is the reason for many dropped passes. The camera blur was ridiculous... shutter speed not fast enough.... theyre trying to slow down his passing game this year because hes too powerful

[@TheRealDill93]

What’s holding Marino back is his distance. Because of his release he couldn’t throw as far as the other top arm QBs. But he had as much velocity as Elway and Favre. And a quicker release

[@nflunveiled]

yeah his release was amazing...he did throw a nice deep ball too

[@fightsports66]

Have to disagree. From what I remember Marino could throw the ball pretty darn far.

[@TheRealDill93]

@@fightsports66 even he will tell you distance is overrated. Velocity is what matters most when it comes to arm strength. He could throw the ball far. But not like the guys who were winning the distance throwing competitions. His unique release hindered him when it came to distance. But helped his velocity.

[@chizorama]

Marino was one if the purest passers I've seen, he threw it deep plenty. I would argue he had the best arm in terms of release, velocity & accuracy. Elway had mobility & strength, Farve just chucked it down field.

[@seabrook1976]

Imagine Elway playing RF and throwing a runner out at 3rd.

[@northernassassin6056]

Elway, Favre and Marino would have been my guesses.

[@dwightwright6334]

Vick had a rocket also especially velocity

[@1983jblack]

So far, no mention of The Blonde Bomber. Bradshaw could throw it 80 yards deep and 70 yards into the air without trying hard. Also, no mention I've seen of the Mad Bomber Daryle Lamonica either

[@nflunveiled]

many here have mentioned Bradshaw, not so much Lamonica. Both had cannons!

[@BenMJay]

Jeff George had a terrifying football arm. Too bad he couldn’t keep his brain together.

[@nflunveiled]

“million dollar arm and a 10-cent head”

[@lettybastien4624]

2:22. WIND-er, as in ‘wind’ a watch. Not the blowy, breezy wind.

[@tomtraynor5384]

Matt Stafford. Ask is ex receivers.

[@superlyger]

Jeff George

[@joro8604]

Not an arm- chest and core. The arm is along for the ride.

[@petercena9497]

Jeff George?

[@vb7934]

Same answer I've had for 50 yrs. - Bert Jones

[@millec60]

He was a terrible QB, but I'd say that JaMarcus Russell had the strongest arm in NFL history. He could throw the ball 60+ yards from his knees

[@nflunveiled]

yeah Russell is definitely up there. From his knees is absurd

[@normalguy1232]

I think Josh Allen has the strongest arm in the superbowl era. Not the best arm, but it’s a cannon no doubt. Favre and Elway are about even as far as arm strength. Both had the same downside though of getting over confident and taking chances they shouldn’t have. Elway to a lesser degree than Favre, but he still forced a lot of passes and he didn’t always get away with it. Marino is probably the best arm talent of all time though. Montana had the best psychological strength and threw one of the easiest balls to catch, Brady the current GOAT was the most determined, Manning the most cerebral, and Mahomes I think is the best combination of everything and he’s still getting better. To put it in Madden terms, he doesn’t have a 99 rating at any particular skill, but he has so many skills that are 96-97 that his overall rating is 99+ but Mahomes has 4 more rings to go before he can be the GOAT.

[@nflunveiled]

I'd agree with most of this. Arm strength, particularly when discussing the older players, is rather subjective I concede

[@bcornel5923]

The most super bowls does not make one the best QB. Put Mahomes on 20 other teams and he'd be little better than a average. It takes a great coach and great players around you to win SBs. Arm talent wise there is no one that ever played better than Rodgers, yet 1 SB.

[@nflunveiled]

@@bcornel5923 I agree most super bowls ≠ GOAT. It seems like GOAT debates across sports have devolved into who has won the most, when as you said, winning is is a team effort.

[@SavedSinnerbyJesusChrist]

Wheres Arodge

[@nflunveiled]

somewhere in New York I think

[@bradleyboyer9979]

John Elway is pretty overrated. Yes, he had a rocket arm. Also in the conversation would be Jeff George, Mike Vick, Randall Cunningham, Warren Moon, Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Stafford, and many other guys who were never actually very good QBs. I'd probably go Vick. It was just a flick of the wrist to throw it 70 yards.

[@JamesCooperCrackers2Caviar]

You can add a young Doug Williams to the debate. His arm was ridiculous.

[@nflunveiled]

yes definitely

[@michaell874]

@@JamesCooperCrackers2Caviar Ha Ha Ha! Doug Williams had a very strong arm, but that’s where it ends fit him. Not quite sure why he was the MVP of a Super Bowl when his running back ran for more than 200 yards in the game.

[@JamesCooperCrackers2Caviar]

@@michaell874 because he threw 4 touchdowns after injuring his knee and outplayed a young John Elway. It was definitely the highlight of his career. But nobody questioned the strength of his arm.

[@michaell874]

@@JamesCooperCrackers2Caviar It was the OL of the Redskins that totally dominated the weak Denver defense. I could have thrown four touchdown passes thst day.

[@jandbyoung1]

Not top 10 though

[@chizorama]

Elway is the most exciting QB I've watched, well until Mahomes. His problem was that the NFC dominated from the 80's(minus the Raiders two wins) until Elway & company(thanks to Terell Davis) broke the curse in 97.

[@nflunveiled]

yeah that NFC streak was wild

[@bcornel5923]

Man Allen is way more exciting than Mahomes IMO. He can do things that no other QB can do. But for sure Mahomes is right up there.

[@chizorama]

@@bcornel5923 They're both good, Allen's a beast but I've seen Mahomes make throws I haven't seen before, & to win it last year with that recieving core...

[@RJB117]

Does anyone remember Deter Brock? Supposedly, he had a stronger arm than Elway.

[@adamjohnson5307]

That’s not cute. Lol why throw the ball so hard that it takes your players out of the game? 😅

[@nflunveiled]

as someone once said... "no one man should have all that power"

[@24hockeydad82]

Testaverde isn’t the guy you think of for the 40 yard laser on a line, but he has the farthest long ball on record of all of them. Farther than Elway, Favre, Cunningham, Bledsoe and George

[@Brian-dh9lp]

Randall Cunningham

[@williamhicks7736]

Bradshaw had a cannon!

[@nflunveiled]

yeah he did too

[@chizorama]

He is so overlooked, he wasn't always consistent, but he showed up in the big games, & was tough as nails...

[@Fogman5678]

Bert Jones wasn't to Shabby and Rifeling the Pigskin.😊

[@nflunveiled]

he definitely earnt his nickname

[@macgarnicle]

No mention of Vick?

[@rickgeorge4150]

Don't forget Jeff George. Never amount to much of a quarterback in the NFL but had an amazing arm strength

[@nflunveiled]

Yep Jeff George is definitely in the conversation

[@kyleconnor2759]

Josh Allen tested out as the fastest

[@nflunveiled]

officially yes. Dude has a cannon. They didn't test arm strength/velocity back in the day, so I'd be curious what these vets would have actually recorded

[@kyleconnor2759]

@@nflunveiled Good call. I would love to know the numbers on some of them.

[@nedtelling2503]

Jeff George by a mile

[@davidclaycomb4287]

Terry Bradshaw....

[@nflunveiled]

can't forget Terry...

[@tjdent7166]

Nope. Ever heard of Bobby Douglas Chicago bears.

[@glennbrooke-u4g]

Yeah I would take Bobby Douglass arm strength over anyone in NFL history. Unfortunately not many people remember him today. Teammates said he could throw the ball 90 yards but he wasn't the most accurate of passers.

[@tjdent7166]

@@glennbrooke-u4g if hit ya in the chest, ya knew. If he hit ya in the hands, ya were out with broken fingers for a while. He was amazing when he ran the ball because he probably hurt the defense more than they did him 80% of the time

[@johnhatchel9681]

I always thought Favre had the strongest arm.

[@nflunveiled]

you can definitely make a case for Favre

[@jeffreybomba]

Bret broke hands but lacked work ethic early on. Vick was not as polished a passer , but he could launch a ball just about the length of the field.

[@Brian-dh9lp]

Randall Cunningham.

[@fightsports66]

Favre could not read a defense to save his life but he did have a big arm and was as tough as nails.

[@chizorama]

Favre was more of a gunslinger, strong arm, weak brain.

[@sidneymcdavid]

Elway had a very strong arm and he finished his career as having been a very good QB but he had problems reading defences in his first several years of play

[@shannynwells2068]

He was also running for his life his first few years.

[@UncleRoams]

Elway’s supporting cast in the seasons when we lost the SB’s were not below average or bums. Below average bums don’t make it to three SB’s.

[@MikeWoolsey-tx8hh]

I thought this was about Bert Jones?

[@nflunveiled]

sorry sir