.That is actually the smartest quarterback in the NFL?It's a question mature for controversy among fans as well as pundits on the sporting activities chat. But our experts desired to get the solution straight coming from people in the greatest setting to recognize: true NFL quarterbacks.As part of FOX Sports' Quarterback Confidential, which we'll turn out completely on Thursday, our team questioned 38 NFL QBs anonymously in the course of training camp and the preseason. The first inquiry our team talked to was basic: Who is actually the smartest quarterback of all? Some QBs can respond to based on first-hand expertise, some relied upon well-earned credibility and reputations, yet after a couple of seconds to believe, almost all provided keen reactions. Within this instance, what's most interesting may be who failed to show up one of the top vote-getters. (Extra on that particular eventually.) The victor? The most experienced quarterback in the organization today, Aaron Rodgers, who at grow older 40 will make an effort once more to resurrect the Nyc Planes after missing almost all of final period with a torn Achilles ligament. He's a Super Dish champ and also a four-time league MVP, so it might not be actually surprising he won the vote. Rodgers was actually named by 15 of our quarterback participants." We bet him my novice year, and also it was actually thus great," one QB claimed. "You 'd listen to tales concerning his IQ and his way of finding as well as comprehending the video game. However to view it in person, the means he operated, only palm signs ... his entire operation was smooth and also tranquil, like he will done it a million times. I imply, he possesses." A close 2nd along with 12 votes was actually the Rams' Matthew Stafford, right now 36 as well as entering his 16th period. Stafford's smarts are actually renowned enough that young quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic rating coming from 2009. The QB remembered Stafford scoring a 39, though actually it was merely a 38-- which is actually still excellent for any sort of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." Exactly how he relocates individuals around the area, and also his expertise of whatever taking place at once," one quarterback stated of Stafford." The method he may adjust on the fly, simply seeing him play live, he has a great sample of all the intricacies of the posture," said another.Another quarterback, certainly not understanding the results of our board, correctly examined the best two, taking note a fundamental variation in what creates each fantastic." It is actually between Matthew Stafford as well as Aaron Rodgers," he clarified. "Aaron accomplishes this a lot freestyling, yet Matthew within the body is actually remarkably really good." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was actually a distant 3rd with three votes. In total amount, eight quarterbacks were called, consisting of a lot more youthful players like the Packers' Jordan Love and also the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's maybe most unusual is that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the 3 Super Bowl wins and 3 Super Dish MVPs-- was called by a single quarterback." I understand what kind of outburst he operates, as well as the play telephone calls are pretty long," that QB claimed. "What he does is quite impressive." It's possible that quarterbacks associate the Chiefs' offending wizardry a lot more to move train and playcaller Andy Reid-- more on that Tuesday. Mahomes possibly would have dominated if the concern were "That is actually the most ideal quarterback?" but our company desired to dive a little deeper with our query. We'll have much more superlatives recently as our team unveil the outcomes of our poll. For now, here are actually the ultimate varieties on the game's smartest quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Love 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( Three QBs decreased to answer.) Greg Auman is actually an NFL Media Reporter for FOX Sports. He earlier spent a decade covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Bay Bay Moments as well as The Athletic. You may observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want wonderful stories delivered right to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, follow leagues, crews and also gamers to acquire a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Acquire a lot more from National Volleyball League Follow your faves to get details regarding activities, news and also additional.