Who is the best mobile quarterback in NFL history?
Find out when NFL Network’s new series, NFL’s Top 10 airs Wednesday, May 23 at 9:00 PM ET.
The 60-minute show features fresh interviews with former players including Steve Largent, Fran Tarkenton and Joe Theismann.
Following, in chronological order, are the top ten mobile quarterbacks on NFL Network’s list. Which will be number one?
Ø Fran Tarkenton, Vikings and Giants: 1961-78 – Nicknamed “Fran the Scrambler,” Tarkenton rushed for 3,674 yards.
Ø Bobby Douglass, Bears, Chargers, Saints and Packers: 1969-78 – Rushed for then-NFL quarterback record 968 yards in 1972.
Ø Roger Staubach, Cowboys: 1969-79 – Dubbed “Roger the Dodger,” Staubach employed his scrambling skills to create more time to throw the football.
Ø Jim Zorn, Seahawks, Packers and Buccaneers: 1976-87 – Elusive within the confines of the “pocket.”
Ø John Elway, Broncos: 1983-98 – In 16 NFL seasons Elway notched 33 rushing touchdowns, including scoring runs in each of Denver’s Super Bowl wins.
Ø Steve Young, Buccaneers and 49ers: 1985-99 – Scored 43 rushing touchdowns and averaged 5.9 yards per carry in his 15-year career.
Ø Randall Cunningham, Eagles, Vikings, Cowboys and Ravens: 1985-95 & 1997-01 – Called the “Ultimate Weapon” by Sports Illustrated, Cunningham rushed for 4,928 yards (6.4 yards per carry) and 35 touchdowns in his career.
Ø Doug Flutie, Bears, Patriots, Bills and Chargers: 1986-89 & 1998-05 – Had a career-high 476 rushing yards in 1999. Also had 61 touchdown runs in his CFL career.
Ø Donovan McNabb, Eagles: 1999-Present — Rushed for 107 yards in the 2004 NFC Divisional Playoff against the Packers (second most in a postseason game in NFL history).
Ø Michael Vick, Falcons: 2001-Present – Holds NFL quarterback records for rushing yards in a season (1,039 in 2006), rushing yards in a game (173 vs. Vikings in 2002) and rushing yards in a playoff game (119 vs. Rams in 2004).
