The Best Ever?
February 2nd, 2021
Various sources keep saying Super Bowl LV between the Bucs and the Chiefs, live from Tampa, pits the best matchup of quarterbacks in the history of the game.
Now Joe wasn’t going to go there. The best matchup in Super Bowl history? Better than Terry Bradshaw vs. Roger Staubach (twice)? Better than Dan Marino vs. Joe Montana? Better than Tom Brady vs. Russell Wilson? Len Dawson vs. Bart Starr? Better than Ben Roethlisberger vs. Aaron Rodgers? Better than Roethlisberger vs. Kurt Warner? Better than John Elway vs. Montana? Better than Elway vs. Brett Favre?
That’s an awfully steep mountain.
Of course, one can argue without too much effort that Pat Mahomes of the Chiefs is the game’s current best quarterback. Park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking Bucs quarterback Tom Brady isn’t far behind.
Good matchup? No doubt! Best? Let’s slow down.
But then Joe noticed a graphic from CBS Sports HQ. It seems the Bucs vs. the Chiefs pits the two quarterbacks with the highest winning percentage squaring off on American sport’s biggest stage.
So Joe guesses, yeah, Brady vs. Mahomes may be the best matchup in Super Bowl history. Imagine if those two light up the Tampa night sky on Sunday like the last time the Super Bowl was here, a true shootout between Roethlisberger and Warner.
Sooo #SuperBowl will feature the two QBs with the highest win percentages in NFL history 👀 pic.twitter.com/vKbiPixYzI
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) February 2, 2021
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:01 pm
I would think all the steroids would put Bradshaw on the list.
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:04 pm
Nah , not there yet.
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:07 pm
It is the best match-up. Compared to LeBron vs Jordan
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:12 pm
I guess we’ll see Sunday.
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:16 pm
Let the fireworks begin!
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:36 pm
really? roethlisberger vs warner is higher on your rank? brady mahomes is legendary.
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:38 pm
40% chance of rain from what i am seeing on Sunday. I pray the weather is wrong or hope the Chiefs bring the wrong cleats.
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:42 pm
It’s definitely going to be a helluva game!
We can argue about biggest, best, most exciting, highest scoring etc etc after it’s done.
It certainly has potential!
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:42 pm
Wouldn’t Mahomes have to win AT LEAST 3 first?
February 2nd, 2021 at 1:44 pm
Anything that slows down the Cheetah is great in my book.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:27 pm
It is easily the best matchup based on all the past matchups listed in the article. Brady is the undisputed GOAT and Machines is on the pace of becoming the best ever based on his sheer athleticism, stats and ability to win like no one else in the past and ability to win close games. In many ways it is the best pocket passing QB ever (old guard) vs the best scrambling QB to date. This is a historical matchup and we are all lucky that one if the two is representing the Bucs.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:58 pm
was thinking the same….little ben shouldn’t even be mentioned…
How well the D’s perform will be the outcome.
February 2nd, 2021 at 3:29 pm
True if you’re just looking at winning percentages. But Mahomes percentage is based only on 53 games, whereas Brady’s is based on over 300. The Chiefs’ players, coaches, and overall organization will inevitably change over time. Let’s see where Mahomes stands when he gets closer to 200 games. I could be wrong, but if he’s still over 80% I’d be very surprised.
February 2nd, 2021 at 3:31 pm
Mahomes 9 career losses?
Why, 9 losses was a GOOD season for JW.
Check yo stat sheet.
February 2nd, 2021 at 3:49 pm
You’re telling me Trent Dilfer vs Kerry Collins didn’t make your list?
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:21 pm
This is really trivial but it drives me nuts. I despise to hear announcers constantly say this QB is going against that QB. Of course I know what they mean. I’ve NEVER seen Tompa or Mahomeboy playing defense. They will NEVER be face to face. Tom plays their defense and Patrick plays the Bucs defense. I guess it gets better news ratings
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:11 pm
Colonel Angus….Wow, I forgot who Dullfer played in that Super Bowl.
February 3rd, 2021 at 1:20 am
I could argue both for and against this being the best quarterback matchup in super bowl history and not be wrong either way since those are some true legends mentioned in the article. Suffice it to say, it’s a freaking awesome matchup and I can’t wait til Sunday!