.That is actually the most intelligent quarterback in the NFL?It's a question ready for argument amongst followers along with pundits on the sporting activities chat. Yet our company would like to receive the response straight coming from individuals in the very best position to understand: actual NFL quarterbacks.As part of FOX Sporting activities' Quarterback Confidential, which we'll present completely on Thursday, our team surveyed 38 NFL QBs anonymously during the course of training camp and the preseason. The 1st inquiry our team inquired was easy: Who is actually the smartest quarterback of all? Some QBs could possibly address based on original know-how, some relied upon well-earned images, however after a handful of few seconds to believe, almost all given impassioned reactions. Within this scenario, what is actually very most fascinating could be that really did not show up among the best vote-getters. (Extra on that later on.) The champion? One of the most expert quarterback in the league today, Aaron Rodgers, that at age 40 is going to make an effort once more to resurrect the Nyc Jets after overlooking almost all of final period with a torn Achilles ligament. He's a Super Dish champ and also a four-time league MVP, so it may not be surprising he won the vote. Rodgers was actually named through 15 of our quarterback participants." Our team bet him my rookie year, as well as it was so trendy," one QB claimed. "You 'd listen to accounts regarding his intelligence quotient as well as his technique of seeing as well as comprehending the video game. Yet to see it personally, the method he operated, merely hand signs ... his whole operation was smooth and also calm, like he will done it a thousand opportunities. I indicate, he possesses." A near 2nd along with 12 ballots was the Rams' Matthew Stafford, right now 36 and entering his 16th period. Stafford's smarts are renowned enough that people youthful quarterback still remembers his Wonderlic rating from 2009. The QB remembered Stafford racking up a 39, though actually it was actually simply a 38-- which is still superior for any non-Ryan Fitzpatrick passer." Exactly how he moves individuals around the area, as well as his knowledge of everything taking place at once," one quarterback said of Stafford." The way he can change on the fly, merely viewing him participate in live, he possesses a wonderful sample of all the intricacies of the position," said another.Another quarterback, certainly not understanding the outcomes of our door, the right way determined the leading pair of, noting a vital distinction in what makes each great." It's between Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers," he explained. "Aaron accomplishes this a lot freestyling, yet Matthew within the system is actually exceptionally really good." The Falcons' Kirk Cousins was actually a remote 3rd along with 3 votes. In overall, 8 quarterbacks were called, consisting of a lot more youthful players like the Packers' Jordan Love and the 49ers' Brock Purdy.What's perhaps most shocking is actually that the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-- he of the 3 Super Bowl succeeds and 3 Super Bowl MVPs-- was actually called by a single quarterback." I recognize what sort of offense he runs, and also the play telephone calls are rather long," that QB pointed out. "What he carries out is actually quite remarkable." It's achievable that quarterbacks associate the Chiefs' offending magic much more to move instructor and also playcaller Andy Reid-- even more on that particular Tuesday. Mahomes probably would possess dominated if the concern were "Who's the very best quarterback?" yet our experts intended to delve a little deeper with our concern. We'll possess a lot more superlatives recently as our company reveal the outcomes of our survey. For now, listed here are actually the last numbers on the league's most intelligent quarterback: Aaron Rodgers 15Matthew Stafford 12Kirk Cousins 3Jordan Love 1Patrick Mahomes 1Dak Prescott 1Brock Purdy 1Russell WIlson 1( 3 QBs dropped to answer.) Greg Auman is actually an NFL Media Reporter for FOX Sporting Activities. He recently spent a decade dealing with the Buccaneers for the Tampa Fl Bay Times and also The Athletic. You can easily follow him on Twitter at @gregauman. [Want wonderful accounts delivered straight to your inbox? Create or visit to your FOX Sports profile, observe leagues, crews and gamers to receive a customized bulletin daily.] Receive much more from National Soccer League Observe your favorites to receive information about activities, updates and additional.