.That's the most intelligent quarterback in the NFL?It's an inquiry ripe for controversy among supporters in addition to pundits on the sporting activities talk shows. But our experts wished to acquire the response right coming from individuals in the most ideal position to understand: actual NFL quarterbacks.As part of FOX Sports' Quarterback Confidential, which we'll turn out completely on Thursday, we questioned 38 NFL QBs anonymously during the course of training school as well as the preseason. The 1st concern our company talked to was actually easy: That's the most intelligent quarterback of all? Some QBs might address based upon in person understanding, some relied on well-earned reputations, but after a couple of secs to think, almost all used zealous actions. In this situation, what is actually most exciting might be who failed to turn up amongst the top vote-getters. (Extra on that particular later on.) The champion? One of the most professional quarterback in the organization today, Aaron Rodgers, who at grow older 40 will make an effort once again to reanimate the Nyc Jets after skipping mostly all of last period with a torn Achilles tendon. He's a Super Dish champ and a four-time league MVP, so it may not be actually unexpected he succeeded the ballot. Rodgers was actually named through 15 of our quarterback respondents." Our team played against him my newbie year, and also it was so cool," one QB pointed out. "You 'd hear accounts concerning his IQ as well as his way of seeing as well as understanding the video game. Yet to see it in person, the technique he functioned, merely hand signals ... his whole procedure lay and also calm, like he would certainly done it a thousand times. I suggest, he possesses." A close 2nd along with 12 votes was the Rams' Matthew Stafford, right now 36 and entering his 16th season. Stafford's smarts are actually renowned enough that one younger quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic score from 2009. The QB recalled Stafford racking up a 39, however truthfully it was simply a 38-- which is still superior for any kind of non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." Exactly how he moves folks around the industry, as well as his understanding of every thing taking place at once," one quarterback pointed out of Stafford." The way he may change on the fly, merely enjoying him participate in real-time, he possesses a great sample of all the ins and outs of the position," claimed another.Another quarterback, certainly not understanding the results of our board, correctly examined the leading pair of, keeping in mind a fundamental variation in what makes each excellent." It's in between Matthew Stafford as well as Aaron Rodgers," he clarified. "Aaron does this much freestyling, but Matthew within the body is actually extremely great." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was actually a remote 3rd with 3 ballots. In overall, 8 quarterbacks were named, including much more youthful gamers like the Packers' Jordan Passion and also the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's probably very most unexpected is actually that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the three Super Bowl gains and 3 Super Dish MVPs-- was named by a single quarterback." I recognize what sort of offense he manages, and the play telephone calls are pretty long," that QB mentioned. "What he carries out is fairly exceptional." It's achievable that quarterbacks attribute the Chiefs' annoying sorcery extra to head train and playcaller Andy Reid-- more on that Tuesday. Mahomes probably would possess controlled if the inquiry were actually "Who's the most effective quarterback?" but we wanted to explore a little much deeper with our inquiry. Our experts'll possess a lot more superlatives this week as our company unveil the results of our survey. In the meantime, listed below are the ultimate amounts on the game's smartest quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Passion 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( 3 QBs decreased to respond to.) Greg Auman is actually an NFL Reporter for FOX Sporting Activities. He recently spent a many years covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Bay Gulf Times and The Athletic. You may observe him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want great tales supplied right to your inbox? Develop or even visit to your FOX Sports account, comply with leagues, staffs and also gamers to get a personalized email list daily.] Obtain even more from National Football Organization Observe your faves to receive relevant information concerning video games, news and even more.