The Q Factor: The Elusive Search for Elite NFL Quarterbacks and Other Great Leaders by Brian Billick, James Dale

THE Q FACTOR

Brian Billick, Super Bowl-winning coach and NFL Network analyst, examines the 2018 quarterback draft class over two years. He identifies key tangible and intangible traits that predict success as a top NFL franchise QB.

Elite athletes combine measurable skills and mental qualities to overcome challenges. Quarterbacks exemplify this, facing the toughest performance test in football.

Metrics like stats, ratings, and championships matter but don’t tell the full story. Each year, highly rated college QBs face intense scrutiny; some thrive, others fade. What sets the elite apart?

In THE Q FACTOR, Billick analyzes the 2018 draft’s top five quarterbacks—one of the most promising classes since 2004 and 1983. All first-round picks with strong college records, they carry high expectations. Only one or two may reach greatness. Which, and why? Can the prediction process improve? Are experts missing key factors?

This book uncovers the answers and clarifies how to identify the best of the best.