.That is actually the most intelligent quarterback in the NFL?It's a question ripe for argument one of supporters and also pundits on the sporting activities talk shows. But we wanted to obtain the answer straight from the people in the greatest position to understand: true NFL quarterbacks.As part of FOX Sporting activities' Quarterback Confidential, which our team'll roll out completely on Thursday, our experts polled 38 NFL QBs anonymously throughout training camp as well as the preseason. The initial inquiry our team talked to was simple: That's the most intelligent quarterback of all? Some QBs can answer based upon original understanding, some relied upon well-earned track records, but after a couple of seconds to assume, nearly all provided red-hot actions. In this particular scenario, what is actually very most exciting could be that failed to appear amongst the top vote-getters. (Even more about that later.) The champion? The best skilled quarterback in the organization today, Aaron Rodgers, who at grow older 40 will certainly make an effort once more to renew the New York Planes after missing almost all of last period with a torn Achilles ligament. He is actually a Super Bowl champ and also a four-time league MVP, so it may certainly not be actually unusual he gained the ballot. Rodgers was named through 15 of our quarterback participants." We bet him my novice year, and also it was actually so trendy," one QB mentioned. "You will listen to accounts regarding his IQ and also his means of viewing as well as comprehending the activity. Yet to observe it in person, the way he operated, simply hand signals ... his whole operation was smooth and calm, like he will done it a million opportunities. I imply, he possesses." A close 2nd along with 12 ballots was the Rams' Matthew Stafford, now 36 and also entering his 16th season. Stafford's smarts are renowned good enough that youthful quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic score coming from 2009. The QB recalled Stafford racking up a 39, however truthfully it was actually only a 38-- which is still impressive for any kind of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." Exactly how he moves individuals around the field, as well as his expertise of every thing happening at one time," one quarterback pointed out of Stafford." The means he may readjust on the fly, only enjoying him participate in real-time, he has a wonderful sample of all the intricacies of the setting," stated another.Another quarterback, certainly not understanding the results of our door, correctly evaluated the top pair of, noting a basic variation in what creates each great." It's in between Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers," he described. "Aaron does so a lot freestyling, yet Matthew within the body is very great." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was a remote 3rd along with 3 votes. In overall, eight quarterbacks were actually called, consisting of much more youthful players like the Packers' Jordan Passion and the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's perhaps very most surprising is actually that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the 3 Super Dish wins and also 3 Super Dish MVPs-- was named by only one quarterback." I understand what kind of outburst he runs, as well as the play telephone calls are pretty long," that QB mentioned. "What he carries out is actually pretty exceptional." It's achievable that quarterbacks attribute the Chiefs' offending sorcery more to head instructor as well as playcaller Andy Reid-- even more on that Tuesday. Mahomes most likely would possess controlled if the concern were actually "Who is actually the best quarterback?" however we would like to dig a little much deeper along with our concern. Our experts'll possess much more superlatives recently as our team reveal the end results of our poll. In the meantime, here are the final varieties on the league's most intelligent 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 spent a many years dealing with the Buccaneers for the Tampa Gulf Moments as well as The Athletic. You may observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want fantastic stories supplied right to your inbox? Make or visit to your FOX Sports profile, observe games, groups and gamers to receive a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Get more from National Football Organization Observe your favorites to receive info concerning video games, news and also even more.