.That's the most intelligent quarterback in the NFL?It's a concern ripe for controversy one of fans as well as pundits on the sporting activities chat. However our experts desired to receive the response straight coming from people in the best posture to understand: actual NFL quarterbacks.As portion of FOX Sports' Quarterback Confidential, which our experts'll turn out in full on Thursday, our company surveyed 38 NFL QBs anonymously throughout training camp and also the preseason. The very first question we talked to was easy: Who is actually the smartest quarterback of all? Some QBs might address based on original understanding, some relied upon well-earned credibilities, however after a few seconds to believe, almost all supplied keen actions. In this situation, what is actually very most appealing might be that failed to appear amongst the top vote-getters. (A lot more on that particular later.) The victor? The best skilled quarterback in the league today, Aaron Rodgers, who at grow older 40 will attempt once again to resurrect the Nyc Planes after missing almost all of final period along with a torn Achilles tendon. He's a Super Bowl champ and a four-time organization MVP, so it may not be actually surprising he gained the ballot. Rodgers was actually called through 15 of our quarterback respondents." Our team bet him my rookie year, and also it was actually so trendy," one QB claimed. "You 'd listen to accounts regarding his IQ and also his means of seeing and also recognizing the video game. However to find it in person, the means he operated, merely palm signals ... his whole function was smooth as well as calm, like he will done it a thousand opportunities. I indicate, he possesses." A close second with 12 votes was actually the Rams' Matthew Stafford, currently 36 as well as entering his 16th season. Stafford's smarts are renowned sufficient that one young quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic rating coming from 2009. The QB recalled Stafford scoring a 39, however truthfully it was simply a 38-- which is still outstanding for any kind of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." Exactly how he relocates folks around the industry, as well as his understanding of whatever taking place at once," one quarterback stated of Stafford." The means he can readjust on the fly, only watching him play real-time, he has a wonderful feel for all the complexities of the placement," stated another.Another quarterback, not understanding the results of our board, correctly analyzed the leading 2, keeping in mind a fundamental distinction in what makes each excellent." It is actually between Matthew Stafford as well as Aaron Rodgers," he clarified. "Aaron does so a lot freestyling, but Matthew within the unit is actually incredibly good." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was actually a far-off 3rd along with 3 ballots. In overall, 8 quarterbacks were actually called, including much more youthful gamers like the Packers' Jordan Love as well as the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's probably most surprising is actually that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the three Super Bowl wins and also 3 Super Dish MVPs-- was called by only one quarterback." I understand what kind of outburst he runs, as well as the play phone calls are actually quite long," that QB stated. "What he performs is pretty outstanding." It's possible that quarterbacks connect the Chiefs' objectionable sorcery even more to head coach and also playcaller Andy Reid-- much more on that particular Tuesday. Mahomes most likely would possess dominated if the question were "Who's the most effective quarterback?" but we intended to delve a little much deeper with our question. We'll possess a lot more superlatives this week as our company introduce the outcomes of our study. Meanwhile, listed here are the last amounts 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 address.) Greg Auman is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He earlier invested a years covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Florida Bay Times and The Athletic. You can follow him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want fantastic stories supplied straight to your inbox? Make or even log in to your FOX Sports profile, observe leagues, teams and gamers to receive a customized e-newsletter daily.] Acquire even more from National Volleyball Organization Follow your preferences to obtain info about games, headlines and even more.