 We're breaking this down. Since 1980, here's the list of NFL quarterbacks. 1980, I was 16. I remember that very vividly. Here's the list of NFL quarterbacks who led the NFL that year in pass yards, yards per attempt, and passer rating. Dan Marino. Hall of Famer. Peyton Manning. Hall of Famer. Kurt Warner. Hall of Famer. Tom Brady. Hall of Famer. Drew Brees. Hall of Famer. Phillip Rivers.