Wait, why would you agree that Marino is better than Plunkett and Aikman? I thought the "new direction" you would say that Terry Bradshaw is better than Troy Aikman, who is better than Jim Plunkett, who is better than Jeff Hostetler, who is better than Dan Marino. Now I'm confused.
When I said I agree I meant with Brady and Montana both being better than Marino.
I will go the whole new yards and say that quarterbacks are ranked by Super Bowl victories.
This is another way of saying, I surrender.
I always thought that it is silly to measure quarterbacks by victories. As I have watched Brady's career, this belief seemed to be reinforced with me.
I have watched him turn in countless subpar playoff performances, yet still come away with the victory because of his teammates and/or his opponents.
After Super Bowl 51, I thought it would be clear.
The Patriots defense forced a three and out when the Falcons getting one first down would have locked up the game.
The Patriots defense forced a turnover when anything EXCEPT a turnover would have sealed the game for the Falcons.
And as if that was not enough, they then forced the Falcons to lose over 20 yards, when even only forcing them to lose 10 yards still would sealed the game.
Brady's first two scoring drives of that comeback were against a prevent defense trading yards for time thinking they had the game locked up.
Then, he led a short touchdown drive set up by a turnover.
The final two scoring drives were against a shell-shocked and exhausted Falcon defense that couldn't believe that they were having to protect a lead and keep playing at the point. I don't think they could have stopped Ryan Leaf in that situation.
Was not to be, so I gave in.
Only Super Bowls matter. Don't look at anything else.
Therefore, Marino falls down the list everytime a new quarterback earns a ring.
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