.Who is actually the smartest quarterback in the NFL?It's a question enriched for controversy one of enthusiasts in addition to pundits on the sporting activities talk shows. But our experts wanted to acquire the answer right coming from the people in the greatest placement to know: real NFL quarterbacks.As aspect of FOX Sporting activities' Quarterback Confidential, which we'll roll out completely on Thursday, our experts surveyed 38 NFL QBs anonymously during the course of training camp as well as the preseason. The 1st inquiry our experts talked to was actually straightforward: That is actually the smartest quarterback of all? Some QBs might address based upon original knowledge, some depended on well-earned online reputations, however after a few seconds to think, almost all used enthusiastic reactions. In this situation, what is actually most appealing may be that really did not turn up amongst the leading vote-getters. (Even more about that later.) The champion? One of the most knowledgeable quarterback in the game today, Aaron Rodgers, who at grow older 40 will certainly attempt again to reanimate the Nyc Jets after overlooking almost all of last time with a torn Achilles tendon. He's a Super Dish champ as well as a four-time organization MVP, so it might certainly not be actually unexpected he gained the ballot. Rodgers was actually named through 15 of our quarterback respondents." Our experts played against him my novice year, as well as it was actually therefore trendy," one QB claimed. "You will hear accounts concerning his IQ and his method of viewing and also knowing the activity. Yet to see it personally, the method he functioned, just hand signs ... his entire function was smooth as well as restful, like he will done it a million opportunities. I imply, he possesses." A near second with 12 ballots was actually the Rams' Matthew Stafford, right now 36 and entering his 16th time. Stafford's smarts are renowned enough that young quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic credit rating coming from 2009. The QB recollected Stafford scoring a 39, however truthfully it was just a 38-- which is actually still exceptional for any type of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." How he moves individuals around the area, and also his know-how of every little thing happening at once," one quarterback mentioned of Stafford." The way he may adjust on the fly, merely watching him play live, he has a great taste of all the complexities of the placement," claimed another.Another quarterback, not understanding the outcomes of our panel, correctly evaluated the best 2, keeping in mind an essential variation in what creates each great." It's between Matthew Stafford and also Aaron Rodgers," he detailed. "Aaron does this much freestyling, yet Matthew within the system is remarkably excellent." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was a far-off third along with 3 ballots. In overall, 8 quarterbacks were called, including a lot younger players like the Packers' Jordan Love and the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's possibly very most unusual is that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the three Super Dish succeeds and also 3 Super Bowl MVPs-- was actually called by just one quarterback." I know what kind of offense he operates, as well as the play phone calls are actually rather long," that QB mentioned. "What he performs is fairly outstanding." It is actually possible that quarterbacks attribute the Chiefs' outrageous wizardry more to move coach and also playcaller Andy Reid-- extra on that particular Tuesday. Mahomes most likely would have dominated if the inquiry were "Who is actually the very best quarterback?" however our team wished to delve a little deeper with our query. Our experts'll possess a lot more superlatives today as our company unveil the outcomes of our study. In the meantime, below are the final numbers on the league's most intelligent quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Passion 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( 3 QBs dropped to address.) Greg Auman is actually an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He previously devoted a decade covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Bay Bay Times and also The Athletic. You may observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want fantastic stories delivered straight to your inbox? Generate or even log in to your FOX Athletics profile, adhere to leagues, staffs as well as players to receive a tailored newsletter daily.] Acquire more from National Football Organization Observe your preferences to acquire info about video games, information and also additional.