Naming These 90s Quarterbacks Is Practically Impossible!
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There is no denying that quarterback is the premiere position in football, and some would make the argument that it is the most important position in all of sports. The success of a football team depends largely on the quarterback, though there are some examples where a team is able to win in spite of the man they have under center. Most children want nothing more than to be an NFL quarterback when they grow up, though few children will ever realize this dream. After all, there can only be one starting quarterback for an NFL team, meaning that there are only 32 men in the world that can lay claim to this incredible title right now.
The 1990s happened to be a decade that had some of the best quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. While you will find greatness in every decade, there was something truly special about the 1990s. Some of the names that you will encounter on this quiz will have you reliving the days when your team was still relevant while others will induce nightmares of watching your team get torched. Either way, if you are a true fan, you should be able to crush this quiz.
Do you have what it takes?
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This is the greatest quarterback to never win a Super Bowl, and it isn’t even close. There have been few players in NFL history with the type of arm talent that this man had, and while he did appear in a Super Bowl, he ultimately fell short. Since his incredible career came to an end, he found a ton of success on television and has even appeared in a few films. Should the Dolphins win another Super Bowl, he should be awarded a ring for what he did in his career.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
How do you replace a Hall of Fame quarterback who led your team to 4 Super Bowls? Simple. Just have another Hall of Fame player on the bench who will lead you to another Super Bowl. This man was a bust in Tampa Bay before reclaiming his career in San Francisco and continuing the team’s reign of dominance on the rest of the league. He was a mobile quarterback who could throw with the best of them. The Hall of Fame came calling for him in 2005.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Up until Tom Brady came and knocked him off his perch, this man was long considered to be the best to ever do it thanks to his incredible playing career in San Francisco. He led the team to 4 Super Bowl wins during his career, making San Francisco one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. He would spend some time in Kansas City before calling it a career. He was enshrined in the Hall of Fame back in 2000 and is still considered top 5 all time.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
After a start to his career that saw people calling for his head and Dallas, this player would benefit greatly from the team putting pieces around him, and he would become one of the best quarterbacks of the 1990s. The former UCLA star was able to lead the Cowboys to 3 Super Bowl victories during the decade, and the team hasn’t done much of anything since. He was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2006, and he currently serves as a broadcaster for NFL games.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
It is a shame that this man and his team weren’t able to get the job done in any of their 4 consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Nevertheless, he remains one of the best quarterbacks of his generation and a legend of the sport. He spent his entire NFL career playing for the Buffalo Bills after playing in the USFL, and he turned the city into a football powerhouse. He could do it all on the field, and he was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2002.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Don’t even act like you don’t know who this is. During his time in the league, few players were as exciting to watch as this man here. His career floundered while playing for the Atlanta Falcons, but a change in scenery completely flipped the script on everything. He would go on to lead the Packers to 2 Super Bowls, winning 1 in the process. He broke just about every hallowed record in NFL history, and he was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2016.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
While he is currently running the Denver Broncos, most people remember him best as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL throughout his career. He was taken out of Stanford when entering the league, and many people knew he was going to be a star. Unfortunately, he just couldn’t seem to get the job done in the Super Bowl for years, leading many to believe that his legacy would suffer. He would cap off his illustrious career with back-to-back Super Bowl wins.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Rare is it to see a player who is renowned for his tight spiral, but there are few players in NFL history who were able to throw a prettier pass than this legend here. He has a ton of success all throughout his career, and he did everything right except for winning a Super Bowl. He remained one of the best players in the league throughout the majority of his career, and he also happens to be a decorated CFL player as well. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This player was a dual threat quarterback long before they became the norm in the NFL, and he was one of the most dominant players in the league during his prime. He found success with multiple teams during his career, and the era your grew up watching football will likely determine which team you associate him with. He threw for over 200 touchdowns and nearly 30,000 yards during his time in the league, and he was selected to 4 Pro Bowls.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This guy has one of the most storied careers in football, though not necessarily for his time in the NFL. He is one of the greatest college quarterbacks of all time who was responsible for one of the greatest plays of all time. He also happens to be a legend in the CFL, cementing himself as one of the best to ever do it in Canada. Even with all this under his belt, he would go on to be successful in the NFL, being selected to a Pro Bowl and being awarded the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This former college star is currently on the road to redemption after becoming one of the most notorious draft busts of all time. He was in contention with Peyton Manning to be taken first in the draft, but the Colts ultimately selected Manning, allowing San Diego to get their hands on this player who was destined for greatness. Unfortunately, things quickly unraveled in San Diego, and this player’s career was seemingly over before it began. He is used as a cautionary tale.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Even though the Green Bay Packers were the team that brought him into the league, his best career success would come during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars. During his time with the team, he established himself as one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL, and he was selected to 3 Pro Bowls while suiting up for Jacksonville. He spent time playing for a few other organizations before calling it a career. He would win a Super Bowl while playing for the Indianapolis Colts.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
After becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks in college football history, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thought that he was going to be the man to lead the team, but his time in Tampa would only last until 1992. From there, this man would bounce around plenty throughout the rest of his time in the NFL, and whenever he got the chance to play, he would flash that potential that Tampa Bay saw all those years ago. He played until 2007, finishing with over 46,000 yards.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
The Cincinnati Bengals may be looking for a new franchise quarterback moving forward, and they will certainly be looking for a player like the one they had in the man here. While playing with the Bengals he would be selected to 4 Pro Bowls, be named the NFL MVP and be named a First-team All-Pro. His time with the team came to an end in 1992, and he would play for two other franchises before returning to Cincinnati to finish his career.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This man here is a criminally underrated quarterback who has since become one of the most recognized television personalities to come out of the NFL. He spent his entire career with the New York Giants, guiding the team to 2 Super Bowl wins and even taking home a Super Bowl MVP in the process. He was selected to the Pro Bowl on 2 occasions during his time in the league and he was named an All-Pro once. The Giants would eventually retire his number.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
People know this man now as a coach who has turned around several programs in both the NFL and college, but long before he was a fantastic coach with cheap khakis, he was a quarterback in the NFL. He played in the league until 2001 when he finished things off with the Carolina Panthers. His best season as a professional came in 1995 when he was selected to the Pro Bowl, was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year and was selected as the AFC Offensive Player of the Year.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
While playing with 3 different teams during his time in the NFL, this player was able to see and do just about everything a professional quarterback could ask for. He would be on 2 Super Bowl winning teams and he was selected to a Pro Bowl in 1994 while playing under center for the Raiders. He tossed for 94 touchdowns during his career to go along with over 16,000 yards. He had talent in spades and wound up having a solid career.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
After being taken with the 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft, people were expecting this player to step into the NFL and become the next face of the league. While he did flash his immense potential at times, he never lived up to the hype that he had coming out of college. He would play for 7 different teams during his 13 years in the NFL, and he would throw for over 27,000 yards and 150 touchdowns during his time on the field.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This player is probably best know for beating up a television host, which remains one of the most shocking moments in television history. He was taken with the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, and he would be selected to 1 Pro Bowl in his career. His career lasted until nearly the end of the 1990s, and he would toss for over 34,000 yards and 200 touchdowns. He had a solid career in the NFL, but he will always be remembered for his infamous moments on television.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Nearly 10 years after he was first drafted in the NFL, this man would go on to blossom into a solid NFL quarterback who was selected to back-to-back Pro Bowls during his time with the Atlanta Falcons. While he was under center, the Falcons were able to take flight offensively and become one of the best teams in the NFL. After his time in Atlanta, this man would play for two more teams, before retiring in 2004. Not too shabby for a 3rd round selection.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
He is no doubt best known for his play with the Chicago Bears during the 1980s, but his career lasted into the 90s, effectively qualifying him for this quiz. He is easily recognized thanks to his signature sunglasses that he never takes off, and he had a solid career in the NFL. He would go on to take home 2 Super Bowls wins in his career, and he is a legitimate legend in the Chicago area. He would finish his career wit over 18,000 passing yards and 100 touchdowns to his name.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Though you may not remember this player’s name off the top of your head, it is important to remember that he was the man under center when the Steelers reached the Super Bowl during the 1990s. He wasn’t the cream of the crop in terms of quarterback play, but there is no denying that he was instrumental in the team’s success all those years ago. He would end up playing for several teams while in the NFL, and he was selected to his lone Pro bowl back in 1992.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This quarterback played in the league long enough ago to suit up for the Phoenix Cardinals, and he would play for a total of 6 teams during his time in the NFL. In 1999, he led the entire NFL in passing and was selected to his lone Pro Bowl. Despite this fantastic season, his time with the Carolina Panthers would last for one only more season. He spent the last several years of his career playing with the Denver Broncos before calling it a career in 2003.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Some players are known for great things on the field while others are known for making some serious blunders. While this player did have some solid moments to shine, he is perhaps best known for slamming his head during a celebration and giving himself a concussion. He played for a total of 7 teams in his career, and he was selected to the Pro Bowl back in 1996. He had a rather lengthy NFL career for a player that was taken in the 7th round of the NFL Draft.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This man came out of college looking like someone who could redefine the quarterback position, and he would have a pretty solid career in the NFL He was a unique player who could carve you up both on the ground and through the air, and the Pittsburgh Steelers benefitted greatly from his play on the field. He would play for 3 teams during his time in the NFL, and he had a brief resurgence with the Baltimore Ravens at the end of his career.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Many of you know this man now as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles who guided the team to a Super Bowl win in 2017, but long before he was running a team, he was an NFL quarterback looking to make a name for himself in the league. He played for a number of teams over the years, most notably with the Green Bay Packers. In fact, he was part of their Super Bowl winning squad from the 1990s. Needless to say, his coaching career is only just beginning.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
The Seattle Seahawks thought this man was going to be the player to take the team from the bottom to the top, but that did not work out whatsoever. He was taken with the #2 selection in the 1993 NFL Draft, and he remained in Seattle from 1993 to 1996. From there he would bounce around to several teams who were willing to take a flyer on the guy and hope that he would develop into the player everyone thought he was going to be coming into the NFL.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Players that are selected it he second round of the NFL Draft are expected to be able to come in and compete for a starting position immediately, but sometimes, these players simply don’t pan out the way that people expect them to. This man was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers, but inconsistent play saw him bounce around to several different teams throughout the 1990s. He largely spent his career as a backup, though he did have his moments to shine under center.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Not unlike David Carr who was drafted a few years later, this player was destined to fail thanks to playing for a garbage expansion team. The Browns knew that they needed a franchise quarterback to lead the team for its first decade of existence, and this man was tasked with the job. Unfortunately, things did not work out well during his time in Cleveland, and he has the draft bust label that will follow him until the end of time.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Very little is expected of a player when he is taken late in the NFL Draft, but there are some that are able to defy expectations and have a solid career in the NFL. This man was the ultimate journeyman player during his time in the league, and he never had an issue finding employment. In total, he would play with 6 teams during his time in the NFL, including stints with Dallas, Oakland and Carolina. He would go on to throw for over 16.000 yards during his time in the NFL.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Coming out of college, this man was said to be the next great NFL quarterback, and many teams were trying to trade up in the draft to get him. The Bengals decided that no price was worth the trade, and they selected him in the NFL Draft. What they didn’t expect, however, is that he would completely fail to live up to expectations, eventually washing out of the league. He played in Cincinnati from 199 to 2002, and is largely considered one of the biggest busts ever.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
It is a shame that this man’s life came to a tragic end, because when he was in the NFL, he was one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league. He had a cannon for an arm and also possessed a ton of speed, which allowed him to evade tacklers and pick up huge chunks of yards on the ground. He led the Tennessee Titans to a Super Bowl appearance, and he cemented himself as one of the best quarterbacks that laced his cleats during his era. His prime undoubtedly came in the 2000s.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
This guy was able to put together a decent career in the NFL, though he is probably best remembered for a situation that was completely out of his hands. Doug Flutie was all set to lead the Bills into the playoffs when the team’s head coach inexplicably made the decision to let this player play under center. Things ended poorly for the Bills, and the team didn’t reach the playoffs again until 2017. This man would play for 5 different teams during his time in the NFL.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Remember when the Cleveland Browns were a powerhouse team? It might sound silly, but during the 1980s, the Cleveland Browns were consistently at the top of the NFL, though they were never able to secure a Super Bowl Victory. As it stands now, this man is perhaps the best quarterback that the franchise has ever known, and it is a shame that they weren’t able to take home a title with him playing under center. The guy could flat out sling it.
Can You Name This Quarterback?
Many people may not remember this, but this player was in fact drafted in the 1990s. Unfortunately, it would take a number of years and a few different teams before this man was able to realize his full potential in the NFL. Once he made his way to Oakland to link up with Jon Gruden, he turned into an MVP quarterback who was instrumental in leading the Raiders to the Super Bowl. Injuries and age would eventually catch up with him before his retirement.