ESPN.com · Dec 1, 2015
Bowen: Best QBs at throwing the deep ball
USA TODAY SportsThe deep ball is a huge weapon in the NFL. It flips the field, creates scoring opportunities and puts points on the board. From the bucket throw on the deep fade route to the straight dimes that split the safeties in Cover 2, a quarterback's ability to create explosive plays in the vertical passing game impacts defensive call sheets and secondary techniques.
Who are the deep ball passers NFL defenses fear most? Using game tape and the numbers, here are the quarterbacks who sling the ball with the arm strength, anticipation, touch and placement to threaten defenses deep on a weekly basis.
