Cowboys legend Troy Aikman reveals his favorite quarterback of all time, and his choice might surprise you

Troy Aikman certainly knows a thing or two about the outstanding quarterback. As a three-time Super Bowl champion and a Dallas Cowboys icon, Aikman’s illustrious career earned him a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He remains in the top 10 for career playoff wins by a quarterback, boasting an impressive 11 wins. Recently, Aikman shared his admiration for a current NFL quarterbackcalling it not only his favorite among active players, but “maybe my favorite player of all time.”

Who caught Aikman’s admiration? Cincinnati Bengals“rising star, Joe Burrow. Aikman expressed his enthusiasm in interview with 105.3 The Fanas reported by The Athletic, stating, “He is, without a doubt, my favorite quarterback in the NFL. Maybe my favorite player of all time for that matter.”

Aikman went on to praise Burrow’s playing style, noting, “I just love everything about him, especially in today’s NFL where you just don’t see those types of players. He’s an old-school quarterback. He could play in the 90s.“

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Despite the Bengals’ current state of 5-8 and being on the fringes of the 2024 playoff picture, Burrow’s performance was nothing short of remarkable. He leads the NFL with 33 passing touchdowns and has thrown just six interceptions. In addition, Burrow leads the league with 3,706 passing yards and ranks in the top 10 for both passing grade (107.9) and completion rate (68.4%). Those stats show that Burrow is on pace for career highs in several important categories.

Aikman praises Bengals star Joe Burrow’s vintage style

Burrow’s journey to NFL stardom began as No. 1 overall draft pick out of LSU in 2020. Although injuries have sidelined him for significant portions of two of his five NFL seasons, Burrow has consistently demonstrated his prowess as a one of the game’s most prolific passers when healthy. He surpassed 34 passing touchdowns in back-to-back seasons from 2021-2022 and led the Bengals to consecutive AFC Championship Game appearanceswhich ends with an appearance in the Super Bowl.

Aikman’s admiration for Burrow is rooted in the young quarterback’s ability to thrive under pressure and his unique style that draws parallels to quarterbacks of previous eras. While acknowledging other greats like Josh Allen and Patrick MahomesAikman emphasized Burrough’s exceptional ability to throw with anticipation, stating that Burrough “throws with anticipation better than anyone currently playing the game.” That blend of old-school charm and modern sophistication makes Joe Burrow a standout player in today’s NFL landscape, earning him a special place in Troy Aikman’s heart.