The quarterback is supposed to be the calm, collected leader of the team. But some QBs just couldn’t help but stir the pot, whether it was with teammates, coaches, media, or even fans.
These signal-callers weren’t just known for their arms—they were also known for their feuds. From locker room drama to public spats, here are 16 quarterbacks who always seemed to have beef with everybody.
16. Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler had a cannon for an arm and the attitude to match. Whether it was teammates, coaches, or his body language, he rubbed just about everyone the wrong way.
15. Carson Wentz
Things started great for Wentz, but then the finger-pointing began. He reportedly clashed with teammates and coaches at every stop, leaving behind a trail of locker room skepticism.
14. Jeff George
Jeff George had one of the best arms of his era and one of the worst reputations. His shouting matches with coaches and frosty relationships with teammates were legendary.
13. Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers is brilliant, but he doesn’t exactly go out of his way to make friends. Between passive-aggressive comments, cryptic interviews, and rumored locker room issues, the tension followed him for years.
12. Cam Newton
Cam’s confidence often walked a fine line with arrogance, especially when things weren’t going well. He wasn’t afraid to call people out or let his frustrations show, which didn’t always sit well with teammates or the media.
11. Vince Young
Vince Young’s rocky relationships with his coaches and front office derailed what could have been a stellar career. His off-field frustrations became just as famous as his on-field highlights.
10. Jim McMahon
Jim McMahon never cared about fitting in or playing nice. He made enemies on and off the field with his rebellious attitude and refusal to bite his tongue.
9. Colin Kaepernick
While Kaepernick’s on-field play made headlines early, it was his off-field stance that drew lines in the sand. His relationships with the NFL and fans became defined more by controversy than camaraderie.
8. Ryan Leaf
Leaf’s short NFL career was filled with blow-ups and bad vibes. He had shouting matches with reporters and teammates and quickly became a cautionary tale for fiery personalities in the huddle.
7. Deshaun Watson
Watson’s legal battles and off-field issues created a whirlwind of tension. Add in reports of clashes with ownership in Houston, and it’s clear his time as a team leader was anything but smooth.
6. Ben Roethlisberger
Despite two Super Bowl wins, Big Ben often found himself at the center of drama. From calling out teammates publicly to rumored locker room rifts, harmony wasn’t exactly his strong suit.
5. Baker Mayfield
Baker never backed down from a fight—whether it was with opponents, reporters, or his receivers. His brash personality and constant need to prove people wrong made him a lightning rod in every locker room.
4. Terrelle Pryor
Pryor bounced around the league and never seemed to connect anywhere fully. His stints were marked by attitude concerns and strained relationships that kept him from settling in as a true leader.
3. Brett Favre
Favre was a legend, but he didn’t always play nice. His will-I-won’t-I retire saga annoyed fans and front offices alike, and not all of his teammates were thrilled with the constant circus.
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2. Johnny Manziel
Manziel brought drama with him wherever he went. Whether it was partying, missing meetings, or clashing with coaches, he made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
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1. Eli Manning
Surprised? While Eli had a squeaky-clean image, he quietly stirred up plenty of behind-the-scenes tension—from the Chargers draft fiasco to quiet leadership spats in New York. He just did it with a smirk instead of a scream.
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