the media overblows it and a lot of individual guys are way overrated based on stats that they accumulate almost by default. but any coach at any level knows his QB is his bread, butter, meat, potatoes, pastry and foie gras. a line, a defense, yes, these are very important things but they function as units. the QB as an individual is unsurpassed in what he does on a team. honestly one could argue it's the most important position in any sport and that's really remarkable given the size of football rosters and how many players take the field at once. i think a basketball star can and often does have more impact, but he doesn't have to play one particular position. once in a while a goalie in hockey carries his team in a unique way, but a lot of the best had limited success in terms of winning it all.