.Who's the most intelligent quarterback in the NFL?It's an inquiry ready for argument among enthusiasts in addition to experts on the sporting activities chat. But our experts wanted to acquire the solution right from the people in the greatest placement to understand: true NFL quarterbacks.As portion of FOX Sports' Quarterback Confidential, which we'll roll out completely on Thursday, we questioned 38 NFL QBs anonymously during the course of training camp and also the preseason. The 1st concern we inquired was actually straightforward: Who is actually the most intelligent quarterback of all? Some QBs can answer based upon in person expertise, some counted on well-earned online reputations, yet after a handful of secs to think, nearly all supplied zealous feedbacks. In this particular situation, what is actually very most exciting might be that failed to show up among the leading vote-getters. (Much more on that later.) The victor? One of the most professional quarterback in the league today, Aaron Rodgers, that at age 40 will try once again to resurrect the New York Planes after missing mostly all of last time with a torn Achilles tendon. He's a Super Bowl champ as well as a four-time league MVP, so it might not be unusual he gained the vote. Rodgers was actually named through 15 of our quarterback respondents." We played against him my newbie year, and also it was thus great," one QB pointed out. "You would certainly listen to tales regarding his intelligence and also his means of finding as well as comprehending the video game. But to observe it face to face, the method he ran, simply hand indicators ... his entire procedure lay and also calm, like he 'd performed it a million opportunities. I imply, he possesses." A close second with 12 votes was the Rams' Matthew Stafford, currently 36 and entering his 16th season. Stafford's smarts are actually renowned enough that youthful quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic rating from 2009. The QB recalled Stafford scoring a 39, though truthfully it was actually just a 38-- which is still exceptional for any non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." Just how he moves individuals around the area, and his know-how of whatever taking place at once," one quarterback said of Stafford." The way he can easily adjust on the fly, only watching him play online, he possesses a wonderful taste of all the complexities of the posture," mentioned another.Another quarterback, certainly not knowing the results of our board, properly evaluated the leading pair of, noting a vital variation in what makes each excellent." It's in between Matthew Stafford and also Aaron Rodgers," he revealed. "Aaron accomplishes this much freestyling, however Matthew within the system is very really good." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was a remote third along with three votes. In overall, eight quarterbacks were actually named, featuring a lot younger players like the Packers' Jordan Passion and also the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's probably most shocking is that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the three Super Bowl wins as well as three Super Dish MVPs-- was actually named through only one quarterback." I understand what kind of offense he runs, and also the play phone calls are actually rather long," that QB pointed out. "What he performs is pretty outstanding." It's feasible that quarterbacks connect the Chiefs' offensive magic even more to head trainer and also playcaller Andy Reid-- more about that Tuesday. Mahomes possibly will have dominated if the inquiry were actually "Who is actually the most effective quarterback?" but our team wanted to dig a little bit of deeper with our concern. We'll possess much more superlatives this week as our experts introduce the outcomes of our poll. In the meantime, right here are the last numbers on the organization's smartest quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Affection 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( Three QBs decreased to respond to.) Greg Auman is actually an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He previously spent a decade covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Florida Gulf Times and also The Athletic. You may observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want fantastic stories supplied straight to your inbox? Create or visit to your FOX Athletics account, follow leagues, crews and also players to receive a customized bulletin daily.] Get even more from National Soccer League Observe your faves to obtain info concerning games, headlines as well as even more.