| Rank | Name | Team | Years | Season | Fantasy | Playoffs | Rating | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Warner | Cardinals | 6 | Great | Good | Average | 37.30 | Slaps |
| 2 | Jim Hart | Cardinals | 18 | Average | Subpar | Subpar | 34.49 | Chill |
| 3 | Carson Palmer | Cardinals | 5 | Good | Great | Average | 33.13 | Chill |
| 4 | Kyler Murray (INJ) | Cardinals | 7 | Average | Good | Subpar | 29.68 | Delulu |
| 5 | Neil Lomax | Cardinals | 8 | Subpar | Good | Subpar | 29.56 | Delulu |
| 6 | Jake Plummer | Cardinals | 6 | Subpar | Subpar | Average | 26.79 | Delulu |
| 7 | Charley Johnson | Cardinals | 9 | Average | Average | Non-Factor | 17.93 | NPC |
| 8 | Kevin Kolb | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Good | Non-Factor | 17.73 | NPC |
| 9 | Chris Chandler | Cardinals | 3 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 16.54 | NPC |
| 10 | Dave Krieg | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 15.22 | NPC |
| 11 | Gary Hogeboom | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 15.14 | NPC |
| 12 | Jim Hardy | Cardinals | 3 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 15.08 | NPC |
| 13 | John Skelton | Cardinals | 3 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 15.03 | NPC |
| 14 | Josh McCown | Cardinals | 4 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 15.02 | NPC |
| 15 | Matt Leinart | Cardinals | 4 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 14.99 | NPC |
| 16 | Steve Beuerlein | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 14.87 | NPC |
| 17 | Timm Rosenbach | Cardinals | 3 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 14.84 | NPC |
| 18 | Ryan Lindley | Cardinals | 2 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Average | 14.09 | NPC |
| 19 | Jacoby Brissett | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 13.62 | NPC |
| 20 | Drew Stanton | Cardinals | 4 | Great | Average | Non-Factor | 13.52 | NPC |
| 21 | Jeff Blake | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 13.48 | NPC |
| 22 | Josh Rosen | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 13.45 | NPC |
| 23 | Colt McCoy | Cardinals | 2 | Average | Average | Non-Factor | 10.98 | NPC |
| 24 | Blaine Gabbert | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 9.97 | NPC |
| 25 | Jay Schroeder | Cardinals | 1 | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | 9.65 | NPC |
| 26 | Joshua Dobbs | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Good | Non-Factor | 9.53 | NPC |
| 27 | Kent Graham | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 9.50 | NPC |
| 28 | Lamar McHan | Cardinals | 5 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 9.49 | NPC |
| 29 | Ralph Guglielmi | Cardinals | 1 | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | 9.35 | NPC |
| 30 | Boomer Esiason | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 9.10 | Cooked |
| 31 | Charley Trippi | Cardinals | 9 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 9.00 | Cooked |
| 32 | Dave Brown | Cardinals | 4 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.91 | Cooked |
| 33 | David Blough | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | 8.90 | Cooked |
| 34 | Derek Anderson | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.87 | Cooked |
| 35 | Frank Tripucka | Cardinals | 3 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.81 | Cooked |
| 36 | Gary Cuozzo | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.78 | Cooked |
| 37 | Jim Root | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.55 | Cooked |
| 38 | John Roach | Cardinals | 3 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.50 | Cooked |
| 39 | King Hill | Cardinals | 4 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.39 | Cooked |
| 40 | M.C. Reynolds | Cardinals | 2 | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | 8.33 | Cooked |
| 41 | Pete Beathard | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.13 | Cooked |
| 42 | Sam Etcheverry | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.00 | Cooked |
| 43 | Steve Pisarkiewicz | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.91 | Cooked |
| 44 | Steve Romanik | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.89 | Cooked |
| 45 | Terry Nofsinger | Cardinals | 2 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.85 | Cooked |
| 46 | Tom Tupa | Cardinals | 4 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.81 | Cooked |
| 47 | Cliff Stoudt | Cardinals | 3 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.61 | Cooked |
| 48 | Don Panciera | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.47 | Cooked |
| 49 | Gary Keithley | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 7.36 | Cooked |
| 50 | George Izo | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 7.33 | Cooked |
| 51 | Shawn Halloran | Cardinals | 1 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.55 | Cooked |
| 52 | Brian Hoyer | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.28 | Cooked |
| 53 | Buddy Humphrey | Cardinals | 3 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.22 | Cooked |
| 54 | Clayton Tune | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.14 | Cooked |
| 55 | Jim McMahon | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.74 | Cooked |
| 56 | John Navarre | Cardinals | 2 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.70 | Cooked |
| 57 | Max Hall | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.45 | Cooked |
| 58 | Mike Loyd | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.42 | Cooked |
| 59 | Ogden Compton | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.38 | Cooked |
| 60 | Ray Nagel | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.32 | Cooked |
| 61 | Sam Bradford | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.23 | Cooked |
| 62 | Sammy Garza | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.23 | Cooked |
| 63 | Shaun King | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.17 | Cooked |
| 64 | Stan Gelbaugh | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.14 | Cooked |
| 65 | Stoney Case | Cardinals | 2 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.11 | Cooked |
| 66 | Tim Van Galder | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.07 | Cooked |
| 67 | Trace McSorley | Cardinals | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.03 | Cooked |
All-Time Cardinals QB Rankings
FAQ
Who is the greatest Arizona Cardinals quarterback of all time?
Kurt Warner holds the top spot with a rating of 37.30, driven by his “Great” regular-season performance, “Good” fantasy impact, and “Average” playoff showings across 6 seasons, earning them “Slaps” status as the franchise’s iconic figure.
How does Kurt Warner compare to the greatest quarterback of all time?
Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL. His highest rating is with the New England Patriots—a fitting 133.7—and overall is even higher because of his Super Bowl win with Tampa Bay. Kurt Warner’s 37.30 with the Cardinals, while leading the team to the Super Bowl in 2008, doesn’t match Brady’s sustained excellence across eras—his overall rating with both Tampa and New England totals 148.5.
For a full comparison, check out the All-Time QB Rankings here.
What is the difference between HeyTC’s QB Rating and ESPN’s QBR?
QBR is an outdated model that doesn’t take into account whether the quarterback won the game—its first flaw. Winning is everything; who cares if Quarterback X has the highest QBR but doesn’t win games? Its second flaw is that it doesn’t factor in playoff and Super Bowl success.
By contrast, the HeyTC QB Rating is a composite score evaluating a quarterback’s tenure with his team, factoring in regular-season performance, fantasy football value, playoff success, and overall franchise legacy.
Is Kyler Murray one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL?
While Kyler Murray is good, he’s not Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, who is still the best quarterback in the NFL. For the complete NFL daily quarterback rankings, check out our list that include some surprises.
What do the “Season,” “Fantasy,” and “Playoffs” columns mean?
These columns use qualitative tiers to assess regular-season excellence (e.g., Good for standout play), fantasy (e.g., “Elite” for top scorers), and postseason performance (e.g., “Great” for significant playoff runs)—forming the foundation of the overall ranking.
How do Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks compare to other teams?
To see how Arizona Cardinals’s all-time QB lineup stacks up league-wide—and get our bold prediction on when this team will win its next Super Bowl—check out the All-Time Team QB Rankings here.
What do the slang terms in the “Overall” column mean (like “Aura,” “Sigma,” or “NPC”)?
These terms, inspired by our “Dad Glossary,” add a playful, informal spin to describe quarterback impact:
- Aura/Elite: Legendary, game-changing dominance.
- Sigma/Great: Consistently elite performers.
- Slaps/Good: Solid, reliable contributors.
- Chill/Average: Dependable but unremarkable.
- Delulu/Mediocre: Overhyped with underwhelming results.
- NPC/Subpar: Forgettable and inconsistent.
- Cooked/Non-Factor: Complete busts.
How often is this list updated?
The list is updated throughout the year, with major revisions during the NFL postseason and after the Super Bowl to reflect evolving careers of quarterbacks.