.Who's the most intelligent quarterback in the NFL?It's an inquiry mature for debate one of enthusiasts as well as experts on the sporting activities talk shows. But we desired to get the response directly coming from the people in the greatest position to recognize: actual NFL quarterbacks.As portion of FOX Sports' Quarterback Confidential, which our team'll roll out completely on Thursday, we surveyed 38 NFL QBs anonymously throughout training camp as well as the preseason. The initial inquiry our experts asked was simple: That is actually the most intelligent quarterback of all? Some QBs could respond to based upon first-hand know-how, some depended on well-earned credibility and reputations, yet after a handful of few seconds to believe, nearly all given enthusiastic reactions. In this particular scenario, what's most appealing could be that failed to show up amongst the top vote-getters. (Extra on that particular later.) The victor? One of the most expert quarterback in the organization today, Aaron Rodgers, who at age 40 will certainly try once more to resurrect the New york city Planes after missing nearly all of last period with a torn Achilles ligament. He's a Super Dish champ and a four-time organization MVP, so it may not be shocking he won the vote. Rodgers was named through 15 of our quarterback respondents." We played against him my novice year, as well as it was so amazing," one QB mentioned. "You will hear tales concerning his intelligence quotient as well as his method of seeing as well as understanding the activity. But to see it in person, the technique he operated, merely palm signals ... his whole function lay as well as calm, like he 'd performed it a thousand opportunities. I indicate, he has." A close 2nd along with 12 votes was actually the Rams' Matthew Stafford, now 36 as well as entering his 16th season. Stafford's smarts are renowned enough that one youthful quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic rating coming from 2009. The QB recalled Stafford scoring a 39, however actually it was just a 38-- which is actually still outstanding for any kind of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." How he relocates folks around the area, and his understanding of every little thing taking place at one time," one quarterback stated of Stafford." The way he may adjust on the fly, just enjoying him play live, he has a wonderful feel for all the details of the placement," said another.Another quarterback, certainly not recognizing the results of our door, appropriately analyzed the top pair of, keeping in mind a key variation in what creates each terrific." It is actually between Matthew Stafford as well as Aaron Rodgers," he clarified. "Aaron does so much freestyling, however Matthew within the system is exceptionally really good." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was actually a distant third along with 3 votes. In total amount, 8 quarterbacks were named, consisting of a lot younger players like the Packers' Jordan Passion as well as the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's perhaps most unexpected is actually that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the 3 Super Bowl succeeds and also 3 Super Dish MVPs-- was called by only one quarterback." I recognize what kind of outburst he operates, and also the play calls are pretty long," that QB pointed out. "What he carries out is actually fairly impressive." It is actually achievable that quarterbacks connect the Chiefs' offensive wizardry even more to head train and also playcaller Andy Reid-- extra about that Tuesday. Mahomes possibly would possess dominated if the inquiry were "That is actually the best quarterback?" yet our team desired to dive a little deeper with our inquiry. Our experts'll possess many more superlatives today as our experts introduce the end results of our poll. In the meantime, right here are actually the ultimate varieties on the game's most intelligent quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Passion 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( 3 QBs decreased to answer.) Greg Auman is an NFL Media Reporter for FOX Sporting Activities. He recently devoted a decade dealing with the Buccaneers for the Tampa Bay Moments and also The Athletic. You can easily observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want great accounts supplied straight to your inbox? Produce or even visit to your FOX Sports profile, observe games, staffs and also players to get an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Get a lot more from National Soccer Game Follow your faves to get information about activities, information and additional.