- The role of the franchise quarterback is to be a constant leader for his team on and off the field. A franchise quarterback rises to the top of his craft and knows exactly how to play. A franchise quarterback is usually the highest-paid player on the team and assumes responsibility for the entire offense. Extreme athleticism and the abilities to make split-second decisions and to get players into the correct positions for plays are requirements of a franchise quarterback.
A non-franchise quarterback usually lacks the intangibles that a franchise quarterback does, which makes a franchise quarterback even more valuable. Franchise quarterbacks possess qualities that aren't teachable. - These former franchise quarterbacks led their teams to the Super Bowl:
Joe Namath--New York Jets
Bart Starr--Green Bay Packers
Terry Bradshaw--Pittsburgh Steelers
Joe Montana--San Francisco 49ers
Dan Marino--Miami Dolphins
John Elway--Denver Broncos
Kurt Warner--Saint Louis Rams / Arizona Cardinals - Some current franchise quarterbacks as of 2010:
Tom Brady--New England Patriots
Peyton Manning--Indianapolis Colts
Brett Favre--Green Bay Packers / Minnesota Vikings
Ben Roethlisberger--Pittsburgh Steelers
Tony Romo--Dallas Cowboys
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