Brady Calls Rodgers Greatest Pure Passer in NFL History
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- Tom Brady called Aaron Rodgers "no greater passer of the football" in NFL history during a Stick To Football podcast appearance, describing the way the ball comes out of his hand as "hard to put into words."
- Brady said only "probably three people in the history of the NFL" could match Rodgers' combination of spin, pace, and accuracy — and noted he made the same Rodgers-as-best-passer claim previously in September.
- Brady's list of six favorite QBs to watch — Patrick Mahomes, Matt Stafford, Jared Goff, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow — notably does not include Rodgers, despite just calling him the greatest pure passer ever.
- Jared Goff earned a spot on the list after throwing for 4,564 yards and 34 touchdowns last season, his fourth career 4,500-yard/30+ TD campaign — the fourth-most such seasons in NFL history behind Drew Brees (8), Brady (7), and Peyton Manning (6).
- Brady confirmed he is "100%" retired with a one-word "No" when asked about returning, making him eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028.
Why it matters: Brady's split verdict — Rodgers the most talented arm but not a must-watch — shows how pure passer skill and entertainment value are diverging categories in modern quarterback evaluation. With Brady locked into Fox's broadcast booth and Canton-bound in 2028, the league's most decorated player is now its most visible tastemaker shaping public perception of active stars.
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