It's May 11, 2024, 04:30:42 AM
Montana.
Argument for manning is that had he played in that era, he'd also have the upper hand and more of an ability to "change the game"
Yea the difference between basketball and football is that football is more team dependent. An individual is much less likely to carry an entire team to the promise land.Ghost, u don't fux wit basketball?
I hate the argument of "if this player was in this era" because it's purely speculative. Montana played in an era where a Defender didn't have to worry about hitting too high, too low, etc. That changes the game when a Defensive player becomes hesitant. Basing purely off accomplishments:Manning Right he is only behind Favre in Passing Yards and TD's thrown. He's a 4 Time MVP (most ever in the NFL) and on his way to a 5th. Has a Ring and Superbowl MVPIf he can play 2 more seasons, he'll pass Favre in Yards. If he only plays 1 more season, he'll pass Favre in TD's. At this point, Manning has only played 15 seasons. Not sure if he has more in him, but he'll own even more records if he can keep going.The only true knock on the man is that he doesn't have more rings. But Rings are a team thing. Big Ben has 2 rings. That doesn't make him a better QB than Manning, Marino or Favre. Nor does it equate him to Elway. Just means that he had the better team. Manning was rarely blessed with a stellar Defense like Montana had. I'd say Montana always had the more complete team around him. Think about that 89 team. A top defense, which included one of the best defenders ever in Ronnie Lott. And a featured Montana throwing to the best Receiver of all time, Jerry Rice. That is one of the best teams in History.I don't think any of Manning's team are considered all that great.