NFL quarterbacks are more powerful than ever - even after their playing days
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NFL quarterbacks are increasingly influencing team decisions beyond the field, taking on executive roles such as presidents of football operations and advisors to owners, shaping hiring and roster moves.
- Matt Ryan, Troy Aikman, Dan Marino, and Tom Brady exemplify this trend, leveraging their playing experience and leadership to impact team building and management while balancing media careers.
- Historically, great quarterbacks had limited front-office roles and often had to prove themselves through coaching or scouting before gaining executive responsibilities, with mixed success in talent evaluation and team building.
- The success of John Elway as both a player and general manager has set a precedent for teams to entrust former quarterbacks with significant organizational power, blending on-field insight with executive decision-making.
- This shift reflects owners
