Because of rules changes in the past couple of decades that have greatly facilitated the passing game, no position in the NFL is as important as quarterback. The days when a Trent Dilfer or a Brad Johnson could win a Super Bowl on the coattails of a suffocating defense are gone. These days, you either have an elite quarterback or you’re looking for one.
In the past two decades, 18 of 20 Super Bowls have been won by teams with a quarterback who is in the Hall of Fame, is expected to be, or at least has a chance to be.