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Football and beer. Two things that go together like… football and…. beer.
We love a good debate here at BroBible. You know, the stuff you and your buddies talk about while chomping down on wings while watching Thursday night football.
We’re all about finding common ground. If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that nothing brings football fans together like a simple question: Which NFL quarterback would you most want to grab a beer with? It’s not about the game anymore—it’s about vibes, personality, and who you’d want sitting across from you as you throw back a few cold ones.
A few weeks ago, we asked our 460,000 Instagram followers this very question.
After an intense few weeks, where fans weighed in very passionately, we’ve crowned our champion. Spoiler alert: It’s Baker Mayfield.
But let’s rewind, because this was a journey.
Early Rounds: The Snubs and Hot Takes
From the beginning, there was a lot of noise about who didn’t make the cut. Jameis Winston fans came out of the woodwork, upset that their guy wasn’t on the board.
- “Jameis Winston snubbed” – luke_cosentino (40 likes because justice for Jameis, apparently)
- “The fact Winston or Minshew isn’t on here is criminal” – matthewferguson728
Winston wasn’t the only snub that raised eyebrows, though. Gardner Minshew—the man, the mustache, the myth—also didn’t get an invite to this bracket, and it left some fans downright offended. It’s like leaving a gunslinger out of a Wild West showdown. Minshew looks like he just walked out of a saloon in a cartoon, ready to challenge you to a duel at high noon—with nothing but a six-shooter and a can of Coors Banquet in hand.
While these guys were left on the sidelines, the votes rolled in, and we started narrowing the field. Early favorites like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow sparked strong opinions, but none stronger than Baker Mayfield. Fans were clear from the get-go that Baker was on a mission to win this thing.
- “Baker gonna win in a landslide lol” – sjdillydilly (40 likes, because some things are just obvious)
- “Gotta go Burrow” – bretthaman (Joe Burrow, the quiet king of swag, had his believers too)
The Final Four: Who Do You Really Want to Have a Beer With?
Once the field was whittled down, things started heating up in the Final Four. On one side, you had the veteran weirdness of Aaron Rodgers—ready to tell you all about his ayahuasca trips—facing off against Kirk Cousins, who quietly became a dark horse thanks to his “dad who will absolutely hit the Waffle House after a night out” energy.
In the other matchup, Joe Burrow—the suave, unfazed Super Bowl QB—went up against Baker Mayfield, the guy who’s probably going to end the night in a scuffle but somehow still be the most fun to drink with.
- “Baker and Josh Allen need to be playing each other in the finals” – djg.29 (people weren’t happy with the bracket setup)
- “Kirko and Baker final and gimme Baker” – ianmccaffery (Kirko and Baker had an inevitable clash of personalities)
- “The final should have been Baker vs Allen… criminal to put them in the same bracket” – tkelly71287
While some fans mourned the absence of a Baker vs. Josh Allen showdown, Baker kept cruising through the votes like he cruises through defenses when he’s on his game. Cousins, on the other hand, had his fair share of fans too:
- “Drinking with Kirk: Fun, will end up at Magic City or Tattletale’s, and he will make sure the Uber takes us to Waffle House. I’m going with Kirko!” – fit_fordham (16 likes for that perfect breakdown of the Cousins experience)
The Championship: Baker Mayfield vs. Kirk Cousins
When it came down to the final two, the choice was clear for a lot of people. Baker Mayfield walked away with over 65% of the votes, securing his place as the NFL QB you’d most want to grab beers with.
Why? Because Baker is the quintessential Bro’s Bro—the guy who works hard and parties harder. That’s an ethos we can all get behind. He’s got that wild edge, the unpredictability that makes him the perfect candidate for an unforgettable night. With Baker, you’re signing up for a rollercoaster. It might get a little reckless, but you’re guaranteed a good time—possibly dangerous, definitely memorable.
Plus, we already know how much he loves his sideline ZYN.
The guy is a natural in anyone’s wolfpack.
- “This is the right call 👏👏” – jackarnold (Honestly, can’t argue with that)
- “Baker by a trillion” – jordianajones (Because anything less wouldn’t be Baker)
- “Gronk hyping Baker lately is gonna sway this vote big time.” – bad_lefty_golfer_19 (Is it even fair when Gronk gets involved?)
- “What if Kirko Chainz and Baker got a beer together? 🤯” – nathantgray (A question that might just break the universe)
Even though Kirk Cousins put up a good fight, with some people dead-set on his dad-energy being the perfect complement to a night of beers, the crowd went all-in on Baker.
- “The fact any human voted for Kirk Cousins makes me understand how Kamala Harris has a chance to win still in November 🤦🏼♂️” – tedsucks (we love a good political analogy)
- “Easy pick… there was no way Bake wasn’t winning this!” – leodadbodfitness (Baker’s fans had unwavering confidence)
The Aftermath: Could It Have Been Anyone Else?
In the end, Baker Mayfield was always going to be the guy. He’s got the attitude, the swagger, and the unpredictability that makes him the perfect choice for a night of beers. Sure, Kirk Cousins would make sure you got home safely (and probably order you an extra waffle at 3 a.m.), but the people have spoken. Bake is the champ.
So, here’s to you, Baker—our beer-slinging, chaos-bringing MVP. Raise your glass and take a bow. You’ve earned it.
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Now that the tournament is over, the question is: What’s next? Who else should we pit against each other in the next BroBible tourney? Maybe George Kittle is up next? Or perhaps it’s time for a “Which NFL coach would you want to shotgun beers with?” showdown.
Drop me an email at brandon@brobible.com if you have any ideas. I’m down to jam on some ideas.
Oh yeah: Go follow BroBible on Instagram—and keep the cold ones coming.