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Tom Brady Names 3 Most Talented 'Arms' In NFL History

Originally posted on The Spun | By Tzvi Machlin | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 3:53 PM ET

Having played in the NFL for over 20 years and watching the game for many more, Tom Brady knows NFL arm talent. So who does he think have the best arms in NFL history? And does he put himself on that list?

In a recent video, Brady was driving in his car being asked to give his take on the "most talented arms in NFL history." His top three picks were a trio of quarterbacks that have no small chapter in the league's history.

Brady's picks were Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Brett Favre, along with four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers.

"It's a great question. All time arm talent? Dan Marino, Aaron Rodgers... I'd say Brett Favre... I would probably say... man this is harder than I think..." Brady said.

Marino had an incredible career that saw him set numerous career and single-season records. In 1984 - his second year in the league - he became the first player in history to throw for over 5,000 yards and also set a record with 48 touchdown passes. Both records would stand for decades.

He retired as the NFL's all-time leading passer, but was later surpassed by Favre during his own career. Though Brady would go on to surpass Favre's records as well before he retired.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers shares a moment with former quarterback Brett Favre during a ceremony for the late Bart Starr at halftime of the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Favre and Rodgers have also done some incredible things during their careers both in terms of longevity and on-field feats.

Brady also gave shouts to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, along with former players such as Randall Cunningham, Jeff George and Michael Vick.

"Those guys were a step above. (There are) people who have great arms and then (those players) who have elite-elite arms."

Naturally, there was some disagreement on social media with many other names being floated for "all-time arm talent." Some of the suggestions included Terry Bradshaw, Ben Roethlisberger, John Elway and Warren Moon, among others.

But it is worth noting that Brady was humble enough to keep himself off the list. Then again, Brady's arm talent has rarely been among the top traits that people use to describe him.

Who do you think has the best arm talent in NFL history?

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