He wasn't a Hall of Fame QB. He was a guy who was questionable irt whether he could get you to the dance. A guy who the Chargers replaced with Rivers.
The reason Drew Brees is Drew Brees we think about now is largely due to Payton being the guy the Saints brought in at that point in time to run the team. Rams are at a similar place in time, with a young QB many are doubting. This along with better use of pieces like Gurley and Tavon are the reasons I would have Payton so high on that list.
