Ranking the top 50 quarterbacks in NFL history…
46. Bert Jones
Drafted second overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1973 out of LSU, Bert Jones stepped into big shoes as the heir apparent to Johnny Unitas, quickly showcasing his talent on rebuilding teams.
Over nine seasons with the Colts from 1973 to 1981, Jones led the team to three straight AFC East titles from 1975 to 1977, though they fell in the divisional playoffs each year. His pinnacle came in 1976, when he threw for a league-leading 3,104 yards and 24 touchdowns with just nine interceptions, earning NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, first-team All-Pro, and Pro Bowl honors.
That season, the Colts went 11-3, and Jones posted a 102.5 passer rating — one of only three quarterbacks to top 100 in the 1970s. In 1977, he earned seco