No other position reflects the Detroit Lions dubious franchise history than the quarterback.
Just like the team, the list of the franchises best quarterbacks of all time is filled with signal callers who have performed well throughout the season only to fall short when the spotlight is the brightest.
The list spans all eras of Lions football featuring quarterbacks who will forever be revered and others whose small contributions made an indelible impact on the history of the franchise.
Honorable Mentions
Eric Hipple and Gary Danielson traded off playing starting quarterback in the 1980’s.