Poll: Who Are Top 5 QB's in League?
by Munchausen on Aug 22, 2011 7:53 PM EDT
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2. Tom Brady
Who gets the remaining 3 slots? To me, #3 is obvious as well (though some may disagree):
3. Drew Brees
After this we get into debatable territory. What makes a QB elite? It can't be just stats. It has to be things like performance under pressure, value added to the team, et cetera. MNF right now has a discussion of whether Eli Manning belongs in the top 5. I think he's close, but not quite there. To me, the next slot is:
4. Philip Rivers (yes, there's only one L there)
This guy has been a gamer with awesome stats for many years. He plays with torn knee ligaments. He does well in big games, but has just never made it over the hump. And after this, the 5th slot has to go to:
He could be as high as 3, I wouldn't have a problem with that. Like I said, the last 3 slots are open to debate.
To me, there are three other people who might also belong on this list: Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Vick, and Eli Manning. That's the only remaining debate. Guys like Sam Bradford, Matt Stafford, or Matt Ryan might make this list in the near future. But for now this is where we are.
I think it's also worth noting here that the top 5 are all really pocket passers. Rodgers is the only one who is remotely mobile, and his rushing is a pure accessory. Whatever Chan may think is the future of QBing, we're still solidly in the age of the pocket passer. Oh, and BTW -- the top 3 QB's in the next draft -- Luck, Jones, and Barkley -- are all pocket passers.
Who are your picks for top 5? Who's on the bubble? (Note: You may not pick Tim Tebow.)
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You are such an unabashed homer :P
And I love it!
by maestro110584 on Aug 22, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Rodgers
Has got the right weapons, TE ,WR’s and decent RB’s. people will say O/L is weak but with right mix doesn’t matter . Green Bay knows how to win!
Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!
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Bradford is gonna be awesome, if he can stay heathy! Runner up.
Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!
by buffalobacker on Aug 22, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I can see that as being true in 2011. He doesn’t have the stats yet, but with Julio Jones to throw at, you can be his stats will improve this year.
He also had that amazing comeback versus Chicago, setting up an FG with 11 seconds left. That was awesome and showed Elway/Kelly/Marino style ballsmanship.
Why so much love for Ryan? I get that he’s good, but borderline top 5 good? Is that just based on leadership, or have you seen elements of accuracy/technique that rank him that highly? I guess I just don’t see that much of Atlanta, so I don’t really know.
My opinion:
1. Brady
2. Manning
3. Rogers
4. Brees
5. Rivers
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by HardBeingABillsFan on Aug 22, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Manning
Riding on his past, he’s not getting younger.
Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!
Brady.
What other QB has ever been compared to Joe Montana? You might hate the team and his Hollywood-style life, but he’s a fantastic QB and he essentially came out of nowhere.
Peyton would be it if he didn’t choke in the playoffs so often. Peyton is the most cerebral and independent QB i’ve ever watched. He’s awesome, plain as that. I think it has to go to Brady, given the fact that he’s done wht he has without much star power (aside from Randy Moss).
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 22, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
I think it has to go to Brady, given the fact that he’s done wht he has without much star power
problem with that is so has Cassell and Hoyer and every recently Mallett. It doesn’t seem their QBs miss a beat with Brady out of the lineup – they put up 47 points when Brady didn’t play and won 11 games when he was injured.
When I look at Brady I see an efficient QB that is hyper accurate but right now I think Rodgers is the best in the game and Manning is overall the best QB from all aspects from play calling, recognizing defenses, protection – he’s asked to do more with not as good coaching – heck he’s basically the offensive coordinator.
Just my opinion – I could easily be wrong though…
Agree completely here
Brady is a system QB. He does have excellent power and accuracy. But the reason that he looks sooo good is that he’s running an amazing offense that has been designed by someone else. Replace Brady with an average QB, and that person will look pretty good too.
Manning is a field general extraordinaire, at a level above anything else that the game has ever seen. He is like having a coach running the offense, reading defenses and barking out orders at the last second. The Colts are a championship caliber team every year with him. Without him, they’re probably a sub 500 team.
But look at a player like Joe Montana. Would you say he wasn’t the best at his position simply because he was a system QB?
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 24, 2011 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Wrong
Yes you could be but your breakdown of each QB was believable. Manning is the ‘Godfather" and his prodigy is Rodger’s where as Brady is benefactor of a great system. I agree with you.
Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!
by buffalobacker on Aug 22, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Tom Brady
In the words of Wes Mantooth “Deep down….with every fiber of my being…I hate you…But goddammit do I respect you!!”
Between the superbowls, the clutch performances, and ability to make people around him better. Until Randy Moss he never really even had a #1 WR and as soon as he got 1 he goes out and sets the single season record for TD’s. Now if only our Bills could find another franchise QB and destroy the Patriots.
"I promise you, ... When I come back, I'm going to be like a mad dog in a meat house." -Takeo Spikes
Off-field stuff aside, there’s no one tougher than Roethlisberger. You simply cannot sack the guy, and he has two Superbowl rings. I’ll take him over Rivers.
no way
Rivers is elite. Ben is fairly close but Rivers carries his team. Just because a guy is fat tough doesn’t mean he’s elite
by bloppy_ploppy on Aug 23, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What about...
Carson Palmer? no one has talked about him or even wanting him if he became avail. A couple years ago he was a starter in everones fantasy league. I dont think he fell off skill wise. More his team fell apart around him. His injury didnt help matters.
by Feedjasper on Aug 23, 2011 5:06 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Anyone who voted Brady should leave this site immediately.
I kid, I kid…but no, seriously, leave now before you get hurt.
by BuffaloRepresent on Aug 23, 2011 8:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
1 Tom brady
2 peyton manning
3 philip rivers
4 aaron rodgers
5 drew brees
big ben was close he has done alot in a shorter career! Tom brady is the man! Complete success even with diff receiving corps every yr!
by sugashane69 on Aug 23, 2011 11:28 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Vick should be in there...
For sheer talent, the guy commands the field, and can effect an entire game regardless of the rest of his teams performance. I would count only a couple of other QB’s as able to do the same.
My list:
1) Brady
2) P. Manning
3) Vick
4) Brees
5) Toss up but will lean toward the recent superbowl champ.
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Brady
Manning
Rodgers
Brees
Rivers
bwahahaha @ Fitzpatrick
Vick is very dynamic and can take a game over, but he is injury prone and hasn’t done it wuite enough to win me over.
Brady is not a system QB. System QB’s don’t set records at paces like Brady has. Longest stretch without throwing a pick just last season.
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