Is Tom Brady Better Than Joe Montana? | The Rich Eisen Show | 4/8/20

4 and 0 in SB no interceptions and didn't win by using a field goal kicker. 2 blowouts beat Marino set a SB record for that blowout then reset it again by Blowing out John Elway.

The supposed "GOAT" was only league MVP 3 years out of 18 as a starter.

Even Montana said Brady was better when he was asked to name his top 3 QBs during the NFL 100 show. He put in Sammy Baugh, Otto Graham and then Brady. He actually said Brady has gone past us all.

It's really not fair to compare QBs of different eras. The rules are so much different. Not taking anything away from Brady but Montana would be even better in the modern era. He was far more mobile than Brady ever dreamed of being. Montana had back issues because he was actually allowed to be hit.

No, joe Montana forever

why is this still even a topic

the argument that brady has lost superbowls makes him worse is beyond stupid. Montana lost earlier in the playoffs and thus did not get to play the superbowl, and that is somehow better then losing in the superbowl ? He played 16 seasons and went to 4 superbowl that is 1/4 the of the time, brady went to 9, that is almost half his career.

Neither of those system qbs are the goat hbd

Like comparing lebron and Jordan, the game has changed to much to really know.

Brady was part of a dynasty that spanned two decades. Montana just one. Brady is too humble to be a Leo. Was he really born in August?

HE IS THE GOAT WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DEBATING

Brady have more Records;9 Superbowls won 6 and #7 is coming People.

Like that Rich Eisen is confident enough to give praise to both getting the interview and asking challenging questions.

I think you are forgetting that it was Walsh who was pushing Steve Young not Seifert. Montana was hurt and Walsh never expected him to come back from that injury. When he did, Walsh would not concede the starting role back to Montana but rather played them in alternative roles (as coach and then GM).

Howard Stern is really annoying.

Another variable is advances in orthopedic surgery since the 1980s. Arthroscopic knee surgery was cutting edge in 1980.

People don't realize how dominant those 49er defenses were.
In the 1988 playoffs the 49er defense gave up ZERO touchdowns. NONE. ZIP. ZILCH. NADA. In three whole games. 12 quarters.

And for the '89 Super Bowl team it was more of the same. They beat the mediocre Vikings - who did not beat a team with a winning record that season; the Rams - who managed a TOTAL of 136 yards of offense and 3 points v. the incredible Niner D; and the overmatched Broncos, who had 167 total yards of offense despite 2 interceptions and 3 fumbles.
In Montana's last 3 NFC Championship games - the 49er D gave up 6 points TOTAL. Only 2 points per game. All the offense needed was a FG to go to 3 Super Bowls.
In his last 3 title runs the S.F. defense gave up only 8 ppg in 9 playoff games; including a couiple v. Marino and Elway.

It's not how many S.B you win, is how you do it . Montana did it with class. Most humble player.

I'm not watching this.

Brady is better.

It's not even a debate.

Tom Brady is three plays from having 9 Super bowls rings.. Let that sink in ... Brady is the GOAT !! No ifs ans or buts about it...

England didn't believe in him anymore .... Ok that Kool. Tom has nothing more to prove to England.
But Tom stills believes in Tom and he's not ready to sit.
So go Tom be the dreamer you have been and keep winning.

Joe is undefeated in the SB. Brady can't touch that. Yes, he got there more with a better coach/team, but he lost several of those SB. Montana upped his game like Jordan did and that's why he's better. I don't think Brady would dispute that, either.

Montana (1979-1989) v. Brady (2010-2019)
T. Brady 122 wins 34 losses 64.2% completion rate 316 TD passes 80 INTs 280 yards per game 7.38 any/a 99.6 passer rating
Montana 86 wins 38 losses 63.9% completion rate 216 TD passes 107 INT 206 yards per game 6.68 any/a 94.0 passer rating

The second half of Brady's career was better than most of Montana's entire career

Good answer Tom Brady! Tom has been luckier than Joe because Joe did not have the quality Coaching for a long period like Tom! Although I respect and like Tom! He has been fantastic and won more than anyone, Joe is and always will be my favorite!

Brady cheated period. He deflated the footballs AFTER they were inspected. Read the Wells report!

If a QB doesn't get to the Superbowl, then he's lost it

People are still asking this question?

I can't believe this is even still a debate. Yeah Montana was amazing, and untouchable before Brady. But at this point if you think Montana is still better then you're in sad denial. Period! The fact they are making an argument that Joe never lost a Super Bowl? Well neither did Trent Dilfer, and he was only in 1. So less Super Bowl appearances are now better? Not to mention if it didnt happen you can sit there and say well "what if" all day long? Brady did it. Montana they still say "what if"? Well what if vs actually happened is fantasy vs reality.

Also, Brady is the greatest regular season QB of all time also.

Greater yea but I dont think he was a better player than Montana definitely more accomplished but when it counts and I need a big drive I'm Montana

Greatest football player of all time is Jerry rice or lawrence taylor but QB I can understand the people who choose brady

Otto Graham

You guys are overlooking the fact that Montana and company had to fight for a playoff spot every fucking year.
Brady and the Pats basically had a first round bye handed to them every year for 15 years.
The amount of people that overlook this is hilarious when comparing the two...

Joe was the GOAT until Brady dominated 2 decades. had he stopped winning after the Panthers game, Joe would still be GOAT, but winning the last 3 put him over the top, and i take no joy in admitting that lol

If Joe had not had that career ending injury, he could have won more super bowls

taking a team to the Super Bowl is a tremendous achievement even if you lose.
Brady also more entertaining to watch than montana, so crisp and sharp and aware

It’s not even an argument

Except that isn't a debate anymore and it hasn't been for a long time. Brady Crushes everyone and it's not close. Since this he's now going to his 11th Superbowl and with another team, at 43. GOAT

I love Howard is hilarious for grilling Tom Brady about joe Montana.

Just say it.

Andy Reid looks 79.

Montana still the goat

In Tom's world Joe Montana is the best

Niner fans can bow down now!

And he goes and wins 💍 #7. My god Brady is ridiculous. This debate ended at Superbowl LV. Even 49er's fan have to cave now or bury their head in the sand living the mantra "ignoranceis bliss."

Now 7 rings. Gadddang!!

Brady wouldn't claim to be better than Mark Sanchez. Not his way.

I get a kick when I hear Montana never lost a SB He also didn't win enough to get there !0 times. So what they are saying is Brady is a worse QB for winning 6 more conference championships than Montana.

I said Joe Mantegna!

FACTS! Brady has 3 more rings than Joe Montana...and Tom Brady has 3 more superbowl loses, 6 more interceptions, and Tom's best superbowl performance in terms of QBR is 22 points lower than Joe's best superbowl performance. Co-incidentally, both of their best Superbowl performances were their last one (Joe in SB24 had a QBR of 147.6 and Tom in Superbowl 55 had a QBR of 125.8).