.That is actually the smartest quarterback in the NFL?It's an inquiry ripe for debate one of followers as well as pundits on the sporting activities talk shows. Yet our company wanted to receive the solution directly coming from the people in the best setting to recognize: genuine NFL quarterbacks.As portion of FOX Sports' Quarterback Confidential, which our team'll turn out in full on Thursday, our experts questioned 38 NFL QBs anonymously in the course of training camp and also the preseason. The very first inquiry our team asked was actually straightforward: That's the smartest quarterback of all? Some QBs might respond to based on first-hand knowledge, some relied upon well-earned credibility and reputations, however after a few secs to presume, nearly all used zealous responses. In this particular scenario, what's very most appealing might be that failed to turn up amongst the leading vote-getters. (Even more on that later on.) The winner? One of the most expert quarterback in the organization today, Aaron Rodgers, that at age 40 will try once again to resurrect the New york city Jets after missing nearly all of final season with a torn Achilles ligament. He is actually a Super Dish champ and also a four-time game MVP, so it may certainly not be shocking he won the vote. Rodgers was named by 15 of our quarterback participants." We played against him my novice year, and also it was actually therefore awesome," one QB said. "You would certainly hear stories about his IQ and his technique of seeing and also understanding the activity. However to observe it in person, the means he operated, just palm signs ... his entire operation lay and also tranquil, like he would certainly done it a thousand times. I indicate, he possesses." A close second with 12 ballots was the Rams' Matthew Stafford, now 36 as well as entering his 16th time. Stafford's smarts are renowned enough that people younger quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic score coming from 2009. The QB recalled Stafford racking up a 39, however truthfully it was actually just a 38-- which is still exceptional for any kind of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." How he relocates individuals around the area, and his understanding of every little thing going on at one time," one quarterback said of Stafford." The technique he can easily adjust on the fly, just seeing him participate in live, he has a great taste of all the complexities of the posture," said another.Another quarterback, not recognizing the final results of our board, properly analyzed the leading two, taking note a vital distinction in what creates each terrific." It's between Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers," he discussed. "Aaron does this a lot freestyling, but Matthew within the body is remarkably really good." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was a far-off 3rd with 3 votes. In overall, eight quarterbacks were named, consisting of much more youthful gamers like the Packers' Jordan Love and the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's maybe very most shocking is that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the three Super Bowl wins and three Super Dish MVPs-- was actually called by only one quarterback." I understand what sort of outburst he runs, and the play phone calls are actually fairly long," that QB said. "What he performs is pretty outstanding." It is actually feasible that quarterbacks connect the Chiefs' offensive magic more to head instructor and playcaller Andy Reid-- much more on that Tuesday. Mahomes probably will have dominated if the concern were "Who is actually the most effective quarterback?" however our experts intended to dive a little deeper with our inquiry. Our team'll have much more superlatives this week as our company reveal the results of our questionnaire. In the meantime, listed here are actually the last varieties on the organization's most intelligent quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Love 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( Three QBs decreased to address.) Greg Auman is actually an NFL Media Reporter for FOX Sports. He formerly devoted a decade covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Fl Gulf Moments and also The Athletic. You can easily observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want terrific accounts supplied straight to your inbox? Create or even log in to your FOX Sports profile, adhere to organizations, staffs and gamers to obtain a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Get much more from National Football League Follow your preferences to acquire details regarding games, headlines and also even more.