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New York Giants: Ranking the greatest quarterbacks in franchise history

By Maxwell Ogden

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants won 21-17 against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants won 21-17 against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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11 Nov 1990: Quarterback Phil Simms of the New York Giants looks to pass the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Giants won the game, 31-7. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport
11 Nov 1990: Quarterback Phil Simms of the New York Giants looks to pass the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Giants won the game, 31-7. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport /

3. Phil Simms

Phil Simms can be described in any number of ways, but the best way to define his legacy is as a winner. He helped Bill Parcells turn a defensive juggernaut into a championship-caliber team with his steady play at quarterback.

A two-time Super Bowl champion and one-time Super Bowl MVP, Simms ranks among the best quarterbacks in New York Giants history.

Simms made his legacy at Super Bowl XXI, when he put forth one of the best performances in NFL history. He completed 22 of his 25 passing attempts, recording 268 yards and three touchdowns, and setting a Super Bowl record for completion percentage and passer rating.

It was a masterful performance that ranks amongst the best a Giants quarterback has put forth, both before and after the legendary showing.

Simms ranks No. 2 in franchise history in passing yards and passing touchdowns, which is a sign of how far he’s come. In 1984, he became the first player in franchise history to throw for at least 4,000 yards in a single season.

A legendary quarterback who held just about every franchise record until Eli Manning came along, Simms easily deserves his Top 5 ranking.

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