The Quarterback Connection
A meeting place for quarterbacks,
their teammates, and fans.
Welcome to The Quarterback Connection
The Quarterback Connection is a meeting place for quarterbacks, their teammates, and fans. Our new blog provides weekly commentary, perspective, and facts about quarterbacks at the high school, college, and pro levels. Kim McQuilken, a former consensus All America QB at Lehigh University, third round draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons, and eight year veteran of the NFL, is joined by former teammates, coaches, sports writers, and commentators to bring a fresh perspective to the Quarterback Room.
Fast Facts
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterbacks Who Played for Hall of Fame Coaches
- Joe Montana (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Bill Walsh
San Francisco 49ers (1979–1988) - Steve Young (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Bill Walsh
San Francisco 49ers (1987–1988) - Bart Starr (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Vince Lombardi
Green Bay Packers (1959–1967) - Terry Bradshaw (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Chuck Noll
Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1983) - Troy Aikman (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Jimmy Johnson
Dallas Cowboys (1989–1993) - Roger Staubach (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979) - Johnny Unitas (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Don Shula
Baltimore Colts (1963–1969)
- Johnny Unitas (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Weeb Ewbank
Baltimore Colts (1954–1962) - Bob Griese (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Don Shula
Miami Dolphins (1970–1980) - Len Dawson (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Hank Stram
Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1974) - Fran Tarkenton (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Bud Grant
Minnesota Vikings (1967–1978) - Peyton Manning (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Tony Dungy
Indianapolis Colts (2002–2008) - George Blanda (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: Sid Gillman
Houston Oilers (1960–1962) - George Blanda (QB)
Hall of Fame Coach: John Madden
Oakland Raiders (1969–1975)
Quarterbacks are a unique breed of cat
They walk a little differently, they talk a little differently, and they act like there is no tomorrow. They are described as leaders, poised, and even courageous. They are the calm in the storm. They are confident, and yes, frequently cocky.
They are mentally strong and emotionally stable. They are the straw that stirs the drink. When they speak, they look you in the eye. They motivate. They know who to talk up and who to break down in a huddle and in life.
They are coachable, but at the same time, they are independent thinkers. They are risk-takers, gamblers, and gunslingers. They can take the heat and invariably defer praise to those around them. And yes, the quarterback usually gets the girl.