1. Tom Brady(Patriots) - Can you blame me for putting him over P. Manning. I mean come on, he?s already proven himself to be a leader and a winner. 3 rings in 4 years is pretty impressive and with a 70% chance he?ll do it again this year, I?ll keep him at #1 until otherwise. Pro Bowl 2. Petyon Manning(Colts) - One of the smartest QB?s to ever play the game. Oh yeah, and he has a good arm to. Peyton holds the record for most TD?s thrown in one season and most probably will continue to push at that mark. He?s the best all around QB in the game today, but he still doesn?t have a ring. Pro Bowl 3. Daunte Culpepper(Vikings) - If it wasn?t for P. Manning?s TD record last year, we would of all been ranting and raving about Daunte. Let?s not forget he threw 39 TD?s last year and that was with an 8-8 team. If those receivers can step up and play, expect Daunte to be pushing for that record as well. Pro Bowl 4. Donovan McNabb(Eagles) - The only reason why the Eagles offense did what they did last year is because of the play of D. McNabb. Coming off of his best season and finally getting to the big game sure has to boost his confidence for the 2005 season. If T.O. can quit being a baby and play the game, I don?t see why McNabb shouldn?t have another outstanding year. 5. Trent Green(Chiefs) - Trent has always put up big number, even with a mediocre receiving corps, excluding Gonzalez. Now if only, big mouth F. Mitchell, can play up to his potential then maybe he can put up more then just the numbers. With one of the most threatening RB?s and the most threatening TE, his numbers should continue to shine. 6. Brett Favre(Packers) - Brett Favre is old and he?s been having some unlucky family issues, but that?s still not slowing him down from being an elite QB. He?s by far the toughest QB to ever play the game, and without a doubt in the top 10 of all time greats. I expect Brett to go out with a bang, just not SB bang. 7. Michael Vick(Falcons) - The most exciting QB to ever play the game and by far the fastest. He may still be struggling to get his passing game down, but what does that matter when he has a cushion of 10 yards to run. I hope he does become a great passer in this game, if that?s the case then he?ll be in the top 3 no doubt. 8. Matt Hasselback(Seahawks) - Hasselback is an on and off guy and never really plays up to his potential in big games. When he?s on, he?s one of the most feared QB?s in today?s game. When he?s off, well let?s just hope that button doesn?t switch to off. With D. Jackson showing his skills, Hasselback should continue to progress. 9. Drew Brees(Chargers) - The 2004 Most Improved Player of the Year, and what show he put on. Not only did he prove his potential, he proved the potential of every player on the Chargers team. He definitely brought the most out of the Chargers in 2004 with his leadership, and if that continues to happen expect great things from this team. 10. Chad Pennington(Jets) - On paper Pennington is an outstanding QB. His leadership continues to show here and there, but has yet to capitalize his situation. He?s definitely in the top 3 when it comes to reading defenses and has one of the best arms today. He just needs to fill in those gaps that are holding him back from reaching the next level. Runners up: J. Delhomme, B. Roethlisberger and B. Griese
I actually think a sleeper pick for a top 10 QB would be Grossman. He hasn't had a chance to show his stuff yet, but the kid is talented. The few games I've seen him play in have been impressive. Its not so much numbers, but his ability to pull together a Chicago squad that has been a blackhole for QB's for a very long time. Although they are division rivals, I actually hope Grossman has a healthy year so we can see just how good he really is.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bleedblk&gld)</div><div class='quotemain'> 10. Chad Pennington(Jets) - On paper Pennington is an outstanding QB. His leadership continues to show here and there, but has yet to capitalize his situation. He?s definitely in the top 3 when it comes to reading defenses and has one of the best arms today. He just needs to fill in those gaps that are holding him back from reaching the next level. </div> he has so much potential and he showed us that in 2002 he just has to stay healthy and he can be one of the best in the league
I'd put Favre ahead of Green, but I'm biased like that. I agree that Pennington has great potential. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do with his next "fully healthy" season. I don't think Brees is going to be a one hit wonder at all, either. I'll be interested to see what the Chargers do after this year to resolve the Brees/Rivers situation. I'd rate Manning ahead of Brady for the same reason I'd put Elway and Marino ahead of Montana. Switch supporting casts for either set of QB's and it's the other guy wearing all the rings. No disrespect meant toward Brady. I'd still have him as #2 on MY list.
1. Tom Brady Please don't argue with Manning. Brady wins Super Bowl. Undefeated in playoffs and OT. 2. Peyton Manning. I would put him ahead of Brady if he had a SB but he don't. 3. Daunte Culpepper. I know some people think Moss made him but he will prove them wrong this year. 4. Donovan McNabb 4 NFC Championships and he always posts good numbers. 5. Brett Favre. The name says it all and even at his age he is good enough to make the top five. WOW 6. Mike Vick. Defensive Coordinators have to come up with a specific game plan to stop him and most of the time you can't. 7. Trent Green He is getting older but puts up great number with no real good wide out. Outside of Tony G and Priest he keeps that offense rolling. 8. Steve McNair Yea I no he got hurt but that means nothing. We all no McNair by now. He is a warrior and will bounce back strong as long as he can stay healthy. 9. Chad Pennington. Very underrated and is the most accurate QB especially in the redzone. 10. Drew Brees The only reason I put him this low is because he had only 1 good year. If he comes up big again this year which I actually think he might, then I will move him up.
