On Tuesday, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aaron Rodgers</a> announced that the 2025 NFL season will be his last. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback hopes to end his career with another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a> ring—but how many quarterbacks have actually retired after winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy?



Just days earlier, Rodgers confirmed he would join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steelers</a> for the upcoming season. The team needed a veteran quarterback to lead the offense, and the former Jets player was the best option available.



At 41 years old, many fans wondered whether this would be Rodgers’ final season. Now, he has confirmed it, aiming to go out on a high note with a second Super Bowl ring in his possession.



<h2>Aaron Rodgers announces retirement plans: How many QBs have won a Super Bowl in their final season?</h2>



Aaron Rodgers is preparing for one final run to prove he still belongs among the NFL’s elite. The future Hall of Famer has confirmed that the 2025 season will be his last, and he hopes to end it by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy one more time.


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According to reports, Rodgers chose the Steelers because he believes the team is competitive enough to contend for a Super Bowl. It won’t be an easy road, but the former Packers and Jets star is determined to finish his career as a champion.



Unfortunately, history isn’t on his side. In NFL history, only two starting quarterbacks have won a Super Bowl and then retired—and both did it with the same franchise.



Only <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-elway" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Elway</a> and Peyton Manning have accomplished the rare feat of winning the Super Bowl in their final season.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250624_BUS_425497_Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-1024x576_fccf13d4.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Peyton Manning (left) with John Elway (right) - Denver Broncos" class="wp-image-161725" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/28060125/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/28060125/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/28060125/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/28060125/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/28060125/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Peyton Manning (left) with John Elway (right) – Denver Broncos</figcaption></figure>



Elway won Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999, leading the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Broncos</a> to victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Shortly after that win, he announced his retirement from the NFL.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peyton-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peyton Manning</a> followed a similar path. After falling short in 2014 and 2015, Manning returned in 2016 with a vengeance, leading the Broncos to a win in Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers. He retired just weeks later.



<h2>Who is the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl?</h2>



Even if Aaron Rodgers becomes just the third quarterback to win a Super Bowl and then retire, he wouldn’t be the oldest to ever do it, as he would be 42 years old by then. That honor belongs to another NFL legend Rodgers is often compared to: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>.


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Brady won Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 43 years and 188 days old, defeating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. It was his seventh Super Bowl win and cemented his legacy as the greatest of all time.


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The Denver Broncos have been home to some of the greatest players in NFL history. Among them, two quarterbacks stand out: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-elway">John Elway</a>, who led the team in the 1980s and 1990s, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peyton-manning">Peyton Manning</a>, who arrived in the 2010s. Both left an indelible mark on the franchise, delivering unforgettable moments and championship success. However, since Manning’s retirement, Denver has struggled to reclaim Super Bowl glory.



When the debate over the greatest quarterback of all time arises, opinions vary widely. Some consider <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> the undisputed GOAT, others argue for Dan Marino, and many believe Elway belongs in the top three. 



Back in 2024, Elway was asked on The Dan Patrick Show to name the greatest quarterback of all time. Without hesitation, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Broncos</a> legend downplayed the debate, saying it’s a matter of personal opinion. “I think you just like to be in the conversation,” Elway said. “There were so many great quarterbacks I played against, guys I have a ton of respect for. But ultimately, it’s about winning football games and championships.”



When asked whether he cares about where he ranks among the all-time greats, Elway made it clear that he doesn’t dwell on it. “I’m not worried about that,” he said. But he delivered that he thinks he is the best.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250206_BUS_329705_Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-1024x576_8ea14539.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Peyton Manning (left) with John Elway (right) - Denver Broncos" class="wp-image-161725" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Peyton-Manning-left-with-John-Elway-right-Denver-Broncos.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Peyton Manning (left) with John Elway (right) – Denver Broncos</figcaption></figure>



“I think I’m the best at what I did. Some guys did certain things better than me, and I would think to myself, ‘I could do that better.’ Danny [Dan Marino] had an incredible release, but at the end of the day, you have to believe you’re the best at what you do. There are plenty of stats to compare players, but that’s just part of the conversation,” Broncos legend remarked.


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<h2>Elway’s take on Marino’s place in the best QB conversation</h2>



Broncos legend believes that to be in the conversation as the greatest quarterback of all time, a player must truly believe in themselves. While discussing this topic, he also shared his admiration for Dan Marino and reflected on the Miami Dolphins icon’s remarkable career. “I think we were all kind of jealous of Danny because of what he was doing over there,” Elway admitted. “In 1984, he threw for 5,000 yards in a 16-game season.”



Elway continued: “Back then, 3,000 passing yards was considered solid for a quarterback, and hitting 4,000 was next-level. And then Danny, in just his second year, threw 48 touchdowns. From that point on, statistically, we were all chasing him as he set the world on fire.“



<h2>Elway agrees with Brady’s perspective on the QB position</h2>



Reflecting on his early years in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, Elway agreed with Tom Brady’s perspective on the benefits of learning from the sidelines before taking over as a starter. “I agree with Tom that not being thrown directly into the fire and having the chance to sit, watch, and learn as a backup was a huge plus for me,” Elway said.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Denver Broncos</a> start a new and exciting era under head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-payton">Sean Payton</a>. It’s going to be a tough challenge in a very crowded AFC West with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders.



Furthermore, after a blockbuster trade with Seattle, Russell Wilson was a total disappointment in his first season at Denver. However, Payton might bring back his best level as he did mentoring Drew Brees with the New Orleans Saints.


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Now, in a very shocking statement, a legend of the Broncos has already made his prediction for the team before the 2023 season. John Elway seems convinced that big things will arrive for Denver in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>. It won’t be easy with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and Justin Herbert in the same division. 



<h2>John Elway makes bold prediction for Denver Broncos</h2>



John Elway won two Super Bowls as a player for the Broncos and then, as a general manager, the Hall of Famer was the strategist behind another championship in the 2015 season after bringing Peyton Manning.


 

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Though Elway has ended his tenure at Denver’s front office, he is a totally authorized voice to make a projection about the possible impact of Sean Payton as head coach. 



“I am excited. He’s a perfect fit (Sean Payton) for where we are right now, where the Broncos are right now. Obviously, he has a lot of skins on the wall. He won a Super Bowl before and won a ton of football games. I don’t think there could have been a better fit. I think he will be great.”



Of course, the big question during an interview with ABC Denver 7 was Russell Wilson. “Sean has a great feel for the QB position. I think he knows what Russell will do the best. He’s so knowledgeable on the offensive side. Like every good football team, we have to try to run the football and run it successfully. If we do that, it gives Russell a much better chance to be successful in the passing game.”


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John Elway is sure Wilson will show again why he’s a franchise quarterback. “It was a tough year for him, but he’s positive and tough. He will bounce back and I think he’s going to have a much better year this season. Russell is such a positive guy. I think he’s excited about it. With what was going on last year, a lot of different things, Sean brings in so much experience. I think Russell is looking forward to that coach to put him in the best position to be successful.”

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Just when everybody thought the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-rumors-courtland-sutton-breaks-the-silence-on-rusell-wilsons-arrival-20220413-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Broncos</a> were ready to land Aaron Rodgers, they shocked the NFL world by pulling off a massive trade for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-peyton-mannings-words-on-russell-wilson-will-hype-up-broncos-fans-20220505-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Wilson</a> instead. Needless to say, that’s a significantupgrade over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-rumors-the-reasons-why-seahawks-didnt-draft-malik-willis-or-any-other-qb-20220509-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drew Lock.</a>
For years, the Broncos focused on building a strong, physical defensive unit. Then, they slowly added some intriguing offensive prospects with high upside. But unfortunately, Vic Fangio and the lack of a true starting QB stalled the team’s offense.
Now, they have a veteran, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/who-are-the-last-10-super-bowl-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Bowl-winning QB</a> and one of the all-time great dual-threat players. So, even though they play in football’s toughest division, John Elway still loves their chances.
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“He was the piece we needed. We had a good football team around him and I think George (Paton) did a tremendous job of putting that deal together and getting him here. It’s great to see the fan base energized again,” Elway said, as quoted by Mike Klis of 9Sports.
“We’ve got a chance to compete in the AFC West, which obviously is going to be tough,” the legendary QB added.“But again like anything we’ve got to stay healthy. We’ve had a tough time doing that the last several years. If we can stay healthy, Russ has been there, he’s won Super Bowls, he knows what it takes and the leadership he’s provided has been tremendous.”
 
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Wilson wasn’t his usual self last season. He was banged up, and his offensive line could notkeep him safe. But if he’s at least two-thirds of the player he’s always been, then the Broncos might be onto something.
They already had a solid defense, a promising receiving corps, and a Head Coach who knows how to make the most of Hall of Fame-caliber QBs in Nathaniel Hackett. So, don’t sleep on this team, even on the crowded AFC West.

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