I also don’t think the words “Rex Grossman led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl appearance” should ever be uttered with any bit of seriousness. © Copyright 2020 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. I just don’t know how you argue against that without saying “luck” or “cheating,” and going down that route is just an exercise in ignorance. Joe Montana – 4 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989), Tom Brady - 16 (2000-2015)  Perhaps even better: What if the 49ers ended up trading Steve Young to the Los Angeles Raiders before the start of the 1992 season?

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. There’s a reason why someone like Matthew Stafford will have a Hall of Fame caliber statistical resume when his career eventually ends. There are obviously major philosophical differences in play here too. Joe Montana – 4 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989), Tom Brady - 11 (2001, 2004-2005, 2007, 2009-2015)  Is it the most touchdowns? That sort of success doesn’t just come down to Quarterback play … it’s the work of dozens of other individuals.
I don’t even know that Brady is as naturally talented as someone like Aaron Rodgers. For all the NBA fans out there, this is like the Wilt Chamberlain conundrum. Montana red-shirted his Junior year because of a separated shoulder and came back from his injury to Quarterback ND to a National Title the following season, but the most impressive game Montana played in College is a contest known as “The Chicken Soup Game.” I’ll be honest and admit that I had never heard the story of this game before I started my research, but apparently during the 1979 Cotton Bowl Montana suffered from hypothermia.

To start off, I’d first like to note that I find it interesting that at respective points in their collegiate careers Brady and Montana were each nicknamed or given the moniker “The Comeback Kid,” which highlights both their propensity for leading their respective schools back from deficits, and also the media’s lack of creativity when coming up with nicknames. Even though the size of this anti-Pats group seems quite large, I don’t think it’s large enough to really put a dent in Brady’s legacy among people who are as close to unbiased as possible. It’s actually pretty remarkable that all nine Super Bowl’s that Brady has played in were swung by only a dozen or so different plays. By the numbers, Montana had more consistent help from his defense and ground attack than Brady did. There was a strike-shortened season in 1982 and Montana missed half of the 1986 season, all of 1991 and played in just one game in 1992. Brady Comparisons:Selectvs Terry Bradshawvs Brett Favrevs Peyton Manningvs Joe Montanavs Ben Roethlisbergervs Johnny Unitas. Brady’s stats will be updated after the 2016 season. Regular-season record as a starter: 117-47 (.713), Completion percentage: 63.2 (3,409-for-5,391), NFL All-Pro selections: 6 (3 First Team, 3 Second Team), Regular-season record as a starter: 219-64 (.774), Completion percentage: 63.8 (6,377-for-9,988), NFL All-Pro selections: 5 (3 First Team, 2 Second Team). Your email address will not be published. Here’s the tale of the tape in the ongoing Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana battle. Joe Montana – 13 (1979-1994), Tom Brady - No (Still Playing) Who is the better quarterback, Tom Brady or Joe Montana? During his sophomore year at Notre Dame, Joe Cool led the Fighting Irish on a twenty point comeback versus Air Force that ND Athletic Director Moose Krause – shout out to a dude named Moose for ascending to the position of AD at one of the most prestigious Universities in the United States – claimed was “the greatest comeback I’ve ever seen.”. He played in all 16 games in his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers but was the backup for Steve Deberg and started only once. The answer to this question admittedly doesn’t hold a ton of weight since a Quarterback’s legacy is truly created in the National Football League. Michael Jordan is the only modern day cross-sport athlete who is comparable to Brady in terms of legacy, success and level of competitiveness, but Brady isn’t in the same stratosphere as Jordan in terms of inherent “coolness.” Jordan is revered as a competitor because there was always a certain degree of showmanship whenever MJ raised the stakes against an opponent. Montana got his start in the comeback game even earlier than Brady did. And on that note …. … In each edition of Head 2 Head, I’ll be asking and answering seven questions. Advantage Brady. Tom Brady – Quarterback Learn how your comment data is processed. Despite his success, Brady was the 199th pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. The 49ers became a powerhouse in the 1980s, winning four Super Bowls. Taken in the third round, the 82nd overall pick, out of Notre Dame in the 1979 NFL draft, Joe Montana was the most successful NFL quarterback of his era. This might sound even crazier, but I think what will ultimately hurt Brady’s legacy more than anything else is the fact that there is nothing really “cool” about him. However, it must be taken into account that Brady has started nearly 120 more games. … Tom Brady and Joe Montana will going Head 2 Head to determine who the greatest Quarterback in football history really is. Montana was the first player to win three Super Bowl MVP awards. It’s a front office finding guys like Asante Samuel, Dan Koppen, Stephen Gostkowski, Matthew Slater, Julian Edelman, James White, Shaq Mason, and Trey Flowers in the later rounds of the NFL Draft. Of course. But remember, it doesn’t matter that much. Joe Montana – 4 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989), Tom Brady - 6 (2001, 2003-2004, 2008, 2011, 2014)  On the other hand, I wholeheartedly believe that it’s justified when the spotlight is shined brighter on an individual greatness when they are able to carry a somewhat inferior supporting cast to great heights. In comparison, Brady has averaged 4,138 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 picks. Tom Brady vs Joe Montana Comparison. Brady will be remembered for winning. Conversely, a Brady supporter could just as easily say “What if every Supah Bowl went owuh way though? In my opinion, Brady evened himself with Montana with the win over Seattle in Super Bowl XLIX. Joe Montana was the greatest Quarterback of all-time. Joe Montana – 1 (1986). Each of these questions are designed to help determine the winner of the Head 2 Head. Outside of the knee injury that kept him out of the 2008 season, his ability to play at a high level at the quarterback position in the NFL is essentially unparalleled. What if Montana had stuck around in San Francisco and guided the Niners to a Super Bowl victory over the San Diego Chargers, and that was our last memory of him? So congratulations to Tom Brady, the Greatest Quarterback of All-Time and a Super Bowl Champion once again. So let’s take the strike-shortened season and the half-season and turn it into one.