Oh, the smell of hot dogs and the sound of roaring fans—football season is a magical time. Amongst the heavy hits and game-changing plays, certain quarterback seasons stand tall in the annals of the game. Now, if you’re the type looking for some free guaranteed sports picks, stick around, because you might find some insights amidst the tales of these football heroes.

Picture this: 1984, the year of big hair and even bigger passing yards. Dan Marino, with his toaster-sized shoulder pads, threw for a staggering 5,084 yards. This was back when a “Tweet” was a bird, and quarterbacks lived and died by their arm strength. Marino didn’t just break records; he shattered them into pieces so small they called it confetti. He was like Houdini with a helmet, making defensive schemes disappear one jaw-dropping pass at a time.

Fast forward to the new millennium, and Peyton Manning waltzed onto the scene like your cousin at an awkward family wedding—confidently and with style. 2013 was Manning’s crowning glory. He passed for 5,477 yards and, hold on to your hats, or wigs if you’re counting, a jaw-dropping 55 touchdowns. Watching him from the sidelines must have felt like reading a novel—each play was a new chapter of brilliance.

Let’s turn the page to 2018. Enter Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback wunderkind with an arm like a cannon. Mahomes burst onto the scene faster than a prairie fire with his no-look passes and impossible throws. He dazzled and amazed, throwing for 50 touchdowns. Was this football or sorcery? Defensive coordinators certainly couldn’t tell the difference, as he carved them up like a Thanksgiving turkey.

Speaking of slices, remember Drew Brees? The man carved up defenses like a master chef with a sharpened knife. In 2011, he sent Marino’s long-standing record back into the record books, throwing for 5,476 yards. Brees was like an artist, with the football field as his canvas and every pass a stroke of genius.