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The best NFL quarterback from every state

By Jarrett Bailey

Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick during the first half of the Falcons 17-13 loss to Cleveland Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick during the first half of the Falcons 17-13 loss to Cleveland Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Phil Simms #11 of the New York Giants signals to the sideline during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Giants Stadium on September 12, 1993 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Bucs 23-7. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Phil Simms #11 of the New York Giants signals to the sideline during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Giants Stadium on September 12, 1993 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Bucs 23-7. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

Kentucky: Phil Simms

Phil Sims is the poster child for the phrase “Kentucky accent.” He was also a very good quarterback in the 1980s and early ‘90s. He helped lead the Giants to two Super Bowl victories throughout his career.

Simms was a Pro Bowler in 1985. He threw for over 3,800 yards and 22 touchdowns. Along with Lawrence Taylor, the Giants were a formidable foe for the 49ers in the NFC, and had a ton of success in their own right in that era. While Simms had to miss one of the Giants’ Super Bowl wins, he helped guide them to two Lombardi Trophies.

Louisiana: Peyton Manning

Wow, who would have thought that Louisiana would be one of the best states in terms of producing quarterbacks? Dak Prescott and the Mannings are the only three quarterbacks from the Cajun state, but what a big three that is.

Both Mannings deserve love here because the 2000s literally is weaved with their name. Eli beating Brady twice in the Super Bowl, Peyton shattering just about every passing record in the book. Yes, Peyton was clearly better, but both brothers shaped the history of the NFL.

Peyton was just enshrined in Canton, and it is just a matter of time until Eli joins his brother.

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