Randall Cunningham – Philadelphia Eagles/Minnesota Vikings/Dallas Cowboys:
Cunningham deserves a spot on this list based solely on the evolution he brought to the quarterback position alone. His accolades were many, as he earned four selections to the Pro Bowl in addition to two First-team All-Pro nominations and two Second-team All-Pros. He threw for 29,979 yards with 207 touchdowns and 134 interceptions throughout his career, impressive enough numbers in their own right.
But it was his revolutionary skill running the ball that set Cunningham apart from the pack. He rushed for an alarming 4,928 yards and 35 touchdowns. That worked out to an average of 30.6 rushing yards per contest. He did so in the 1990s, yet that rate still ranks as second highest of all-time. Sadly, Cunningham’s postseason success – or lack thereof – prevents him from being higher on this list. Regardless, he has more than earned a spot.