01-07-2025
Jim Kelly ranked top 15 Super Bowl era QB ahead of Lamar Jackson, Bart Starr, and Warren Moon
Jim Kelly ranks top 15 all-time Super Bowl era QBs, surpassing NFL icons (Image via: Getty Images)
Jim Kelly
was recently ranked No. 15 among the Top 30 quarterbacks of the Super Bowl era, ahead of Lamar Jackson, Bart Starr, and Warren Moon. While the Buffalo Bills legend never won a Super Bowl, his role in shaping modern
NFL
offense and leading four straight Super Bowl runs makes his legacy one of the league's most impactful.
What makes Jim
Kelly
a top 15 quarterback of the Super Bowl era
During the 1990s, the Buffalo Bills built one of the most consistent teams in NFL history. Under center for their unforgettable run was Jim Kelly, a quarterback known for toughness, leadership, and innovation. Kelly led the Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances from 1990 to 1993, an NFL record that still hasn't been matched.
A 13-person expert panel recently ranked the top quarterbacks of the Super Bowl era, and Kelly came in at No.
15. That ranking speaks volumes, considering he was placed ahead of MVPs and Hall of Famers. Tyler Dunne of Go Long, who contributed to the rankings, praised Kelly for changing the sport with his no-huddle, up-tempo K-Gun offense. He described Kelly as a quarterback who could read defenses in seconds and make difficult throws look effortless, even in harsh Buffalo weather.
Kelly's regular season record from 1990 to 1993 was 48-13.
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While he fell short in each of his four Super Bowl appearances, the fact that he reached the big game in four consecutive seasons remains one of the most impressive achievements in NFL history.
Even now, teams like the Kansas City Chiefs with all their firepower and success are struggling to replicate what Kelly's Bills accomplished. If the Chiefs fail to make it to the Super Bowl this season, Kelly's feat may never be equaled.
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While his résumé may lack a championship, Jim Kelly's influence on offensive football and his leadership during one of the NFL's greatest dynasties secure his legacy. His ranking among the all-time great quarterbacks of the Super Bowl era is not just deserved, it's essential to understanding how the modern game evolved.
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