The NFL is one of America's oldest and most beloved forms of entertainment. The sport of Football in itself is massively popular across the states, but when it comes to the pros, people love to gather around friends and family to cheer on their beloved team and favorite player.
Among those favorite players are often Quarterbacks. Essentially the most important part of the team, a good Quarterback can take a team to the Superbowl, and a bad one can doom the season's performance. The fate of the play is literally in their hands.
While they may not get rough like their linemen, or run with superhuman speeds like their receivers, being a Quarterback requires serious skill. Sending a ball down a massive field with pinpoint accuracy, while dodging the opposing team's players and staying quick on your feet is no easy task, and Quarterbacks are compensated well for it.
With huge salaries comes huge spending, especially on cars. Here are 15 of the coolest sports cars driven by such NFL Quarterbacks:
15 Tom Brady
Few NFL Quarterbacks have achieved the same legend status Tom Brady has. As the QB for the New England Patriots, he's led his team to win enough Superbowls to cover his entire hand in rings. But the other kind of "super" Brady loves are supercars, with an epic garage filled with everything from an Aston Martin DB11, to a Bugatti Veyron, to a Rolls Royce, a top tier garage for a top tier player.
14 Cam Newton
While some people buy the latest luxury and sports cars when they make it big, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton went the old school route. What started off as a classic 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 has been intercepted with some serious bling, 24 karat gold plated accents, and some 24" Forgiatos to be specific.
13 Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is named "Big Ben" for a reason, at 6' 5" his huge size gives him a huge advantage on the field. But in the drivers seat of smaller sports cars, it's hard to imagine a player like him fitting comfortably. Yet that doesn't stop him from driving his cars, such as this Mini Cooper (strange choice for a guy like him), or the Ferrari 488 and Alfa Romeo Disco Volante he owns.
12 Russell Wilson
Everyone has their own taste when it comes to favorite cars, some drool over Italian exotics, some over classic American muscle, and some over German luxury and refinement. Seattle Seahawks' Quarterback Russell Wilson falls into the latter category, with a love for the luxurious and powerful Mercedes G-Wagon. In fact, he loves them so much, he got a miniature one for his (then) fiance's son so his whole family could match.
11 Jay Cutler
Being a Quarterback is a demanding job, but it pays well. Naturally, demanding jobs come with a lot of stress, and as many car enthusiasts know, taking a long drive with your favorite car can relieve any stress. The Audi R8 is a perfect car for the job, with all the power and refinement you could ask for. Miami Dolphins Quarterback Jay Cutler acquired this German masterpiece while playing for the Chicago Bears, giving it a team-themed wrap to make it uniquely his.
10 Drew Brees
Drew Brees sits among the legends when it comes to NFL Quarterbacks. Having played for the New Orlean Saints since 2006, Brees has earned his keep as an MVP. The contract he signed with the Saints has definitely rewarded him, paying out $60 Million. While Brees has treated himself to several fantastic cars, it's a Bugatti Veyron that defines his collection and is by far the sickest vehicle he owns.
9 Aaron Rodgers
Winning a Superbowl is the highest achievement in any NFL player's on-field career. Even more of an achievement though is being named MVP of a Superbowl winning team. Naturally, such an achievement deserves an award, and while a ring is nice, even nicer is the ringing in your ear from a V8 engine. For being named MVP of Superbowl XLV, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was given this Chevrolet Camaro.
8 Colin Kaepernick
Being a Quarterback demands power, speed, agility, and accuracy all working together in harmony in order to get the job done. The same can be said about sports cars like the Jaguar F-Type, and the dedication needed to drive them properly. San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick appreciates this crossover in abilities between man and machine, owning, and giving rave reviews about his own F-Type.
7 Jameis Winston
Hitting it big in the NFL is a dream come true for most people, from the fame to the multi-million dollar contracts, becoming a member of the football elite is enough to propel anyone into the upper class. When Jameis Winston was 23 years old, he had already accrued $20 Million playing as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Quarterback. Naturally, with an interest in cars, Winston filled his garage with Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
6 Philip Rivers
Los Angeles is a city notorious for horrible traffic, with multiple-hour commutes as a reality. So, when your team relocates to such a place, what should you do? If you're Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers, you buy a luxurious office on wheels. Allowing him to spend those commuting hours in comfort, and productivity, this 6 figure custom van looks better than most people's houses.
5 Eli Manning
General Motors has made it a tradition to give Superbowl MVPs their latest and greatest offerings, following Aaron Rodger's 2011 Camaro, Eli Manning clenched the MVP title in 2012, earning him not only a prestigious ring but this 2012 Corvette. While Corvettes may not be the rarest or most prestigious sports cars, knowing it was made in honor of your talent must make driving it just as special as any exotic car.
4 Carson Wentz
The hallmark of any good Quarterback is being able to deliver power accurately down a long stretch. That also happens to be the hallmark of a good drag racer, and one that the Dodge Demon is built around. While Dodge's most insane muscle car is quite the handful, Philadelphia Eagle's QB Carson Wentz was able to handle it but has decided to put it up for sale for charity.
3 Joe Flacco
Continuing the trend of Superbowl MVPs being awarded the latest and greatest Chevy sports cars, Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco was given the title of MVP for Superbowl XLVII. As a reward, he was given the brand new (at the time) Corvette C7. While the paycheck for his work in the NFL allows him to buy an entire fleet of C7s, having one with such sentimental value is definitely more special.
2 Kirk Cousins
NFL players get paid well, successful quarterbacks get paid very, very, well. It's no surprise then, that team parking lots are filled with 6 figure luxury and exotic cars. If you're in the Minnesota Vikings parking lot though, you may notice an old GMC van in surprisingly good condition. It belongs to QB Kirk Cousins, who bought it off his Grandmother and still drives it for sentimentality and practicality. In a setting surrounded by high-end cars, an old van like this stands out more than any Ferrari could.
1 Dan Pastorini
Playing in the NFL, especially being a quarterback, is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports possible. Even more demanding is being a high-level motorsports driver. For badasses like Dan Pastorini though, it's just another day in the life. After building fame through the NFL, playing for teams like the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles, he moved on to Top Fuel Drag Racing. Even in retirement, he drives monsters like this full race-spec Lamborghini Gallardo.