.That is actually the most intelligent quarterback in the NFL?It's a question enriched for argument among supporters along with experts on the sporting activities chat. But we wished to obtain the answer straight from people in the very best placement to understand: actual NFL quarterbacks.As aspect of FOX Sporting activities' Quarterback Confidential, which our experts'll present completely on Thursday, our company polled 38 NFL QBs anonymously in the course of training school and also the preseason. The very first concern our company talked to was actually basic: Who's the most intelligent quarterback of all? Some QBs could possibly address based upon first-hand understanding, some counted on well-earned images, but after a couple of few seconds to believe, almost all supplied impassioned actions. In this scenario, what's most intriguing may be who failed to turn up one of the leading vote-getters. (A lot more on that later.) The winner? The absolute most experienced quarterback in the organization today, Aaron Rodgers, that at age 40 will attempt again to renew the Nyc Planes after missing nearly all of final season with a torn Achilles tendon. He's a Super Dish champ and a four-time game MVP, so it might certainly not be shocking he gained the ballot. Rodgers was actually named through 15 of our quarterback participants." Our team bet him my rookie year, and also it was actually therefore amazing," one QB mentioned. "You would certainly listen to tales about his intelligence and also his technique of viewing and also comprehending the video game. Yet to find it in person, the technique he operated, simply hand signs ... his entire procedure was smooth as well as restful, like he 'd done it a thousand times. I mean, he possesses." A near second along with 12 votes was the Rams' Matthew Stafford, now 36 and entering his 16th season. Stafford's smarts are actually renowned sufficient that a person younger quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic rating from 2009. The QB recalled Stafford scoring a 39, however in truth it was actually simply a 38-- which is still impressive for any type of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." Exactly how he relocates folks around the industry, and his knowledge of every little thing taking place at once," one quarterback pointed out of Stafford." The way he can adjust on the fly, just viewing him play live, he possesses a wonderful sample of all the intricacies of the position," stated another.Another quarterback, not knowing the outcomes of our board, appropriately evaluated the top two, noting a fundamental distinction in what creates each great." It's between Matthew Stafford as well as Aaron Rodgers," he revealed. "Aaron accomplishes this a lot freestyling, yet Matthew within the unit is very really good." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was a distant third with 3 ballots. In overall, eight quarterbacks were named, including a lot more youthful players like the Packers' Jordan Passion and the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's perhaps most unusual is actually that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the three Super Dish succeeds and 3 Super Bowl MVPs-- was actually called by only one quarterback." I know what form of offense he runs, and also the play calls are actually rather long," that QB stated. "What he does is actually quite excellent." It is actually achievable that quarterbacks attribute the Chiefs' outrageous wizardry extra to head trainer and also playcaller Andy Reid-- much more on that particular Tuesday. Mahomes most likely will possess dominated if the question were "That's the most effective quarterback?" yet our experts desired to delve a little deeper along with our query. We'll possess many more superlatives recently as our experts unveil the results of our survey. In the meantime, right here are the ultimate amounts on the organization's smartest quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Passion 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( Three QBs decreased to address.) Greg Auman is actually an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He recently devoted a many years dealing with the Buccaneers for the Tampa Fl Gulf Moments and also The Athletic. You may observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want excellent accounts supplied straight to your inbox? Generate or visit to your FOX Athletics profile, observe organizations, staffs as well as players to get a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Obtain much more coming from National Football Organization Observe your faves to receive information concerning activities, headlines and more.