Comparing The Quarterback Draft Classes: 1983 vs. 2004.

There is little debate over what NFL draft class was the best ever for the Quarterback 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 One—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 pursue 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.  Ima...

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