Comparing The Quarter Back Draft Classes, 1983 VS 2004.

There is little debate over what NFL draft class was the best ever for the quarter back position.  The 1983 NFL draft produced some of the most prolific passers to ever play the game. For this article, we are only going to discuss the first round.   1983 Pick No. 1: John Elway, Indianapolis Colts, traded to the Denver Broncos. With the first pick in the NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected John Elway.  Prior to the draft, Elway informed the Colts that he would not play for them, and if he had to, he would persue a career in baseball. Elway had already played two seasons in the New York Yankees farm system, so the Colts had to either trade him, or lose the pick.  Imagine if this had gone the other way. In his second season with the Broncos, Elway set Broncos' records for most pass attempts, completions, and yards. After losing his first three Super Bowls, Elway managed to capture two Lombardis in 1997 and 1998. Elway was selected to the Pro Football Hall ... (link)