Twenty-seven quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the draft over the past 10 years. Around the League ranked them from top to bottom. The core criteria is a mix of career achievement and future potential (for instance, Cam Newton at No. 5? You bet, based on what we've seen and what we expect to see). Rosenthal and I engaged in a furious two-minute debate over IM, shifting some guys around, generating some consensus, disagreeing in other areas. We thought we'd throw it your way. You're an NFL general manager. Who do you want leading your team? Here's our list: 1. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers (No. 11, 2004) 2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers (No. 24, 2005) 3. Eli Manning, Chargers (traded to Giants) (No. 1, 2004) 4. Philip Rivers, Giants (traded to Chargers) (No. 4, 2004) 5. Cam Newton, Panthers (No. 1, 2011) 6. Matt Ryan, Falcons (No. 3, 2008) 7. Matthew Stafford, Lions (No. 1, 2009) 8. Jay Cutler, Broncos (No. 11, 2006) 9. Carson Palmer, Bengals (No. 1, 2003) 10. Sam Bradford, Rams (No. 1, 2010) 11. Joe Flacco, Ravens (No. 18, 2008) 12. Mark Sanchez, Jets (No. 5, 2009) 13. Alex Smith, 49ers (No. 1, 2005) 14. Josh Freeman, Buccaneers (No. 17, 2009) 15. Jason Campbell, Redskins (No. 25, 2005) 16. Vince Young, Titans (No. 3, 2006) 17. Tim Tebow, Broncos (No. 25, 2010) 18. Rex Grossman, Bears (No. 22, 2003) 19. David Carr, Texans (No. 1, 2002) 20. Byron Leftwich, Jaguars (No. 7, 2003) 21. Matt Leinart, Cardinals (No. 10, 2006) 22. Kyle Boller, Ravens (No. 19, 2003) 23. Brady Quinn, Browns (No. 22, 2007) 24. Joey Harrington, Lions (No. 3, 2002) 25. Patrick Ramsey, Redskins (No. 32, 2002) 26. J.P. Losman, Bills (No. 22, 2004) 27. JaMarcus Russell, Raiders (No. 1, 2007) Link
At least Philip doesn't assault woman in bars.......allegedly. Eh.... but if you win SuperBowls who cares...right??!!
If you go by trophies, it is Eli Manning. I hate his guts but, if given a choice between him and Big Ben, I would rather have Eli if I wanted to win, between THOSE TWO! Rogers and Rivers may have something to say in the future (Rivers if he would get a real Head Coach and General Manager) but Eli has the edge. It pains me. I have my "Eli Manning Sucks" t-shirt but it is becoming increasingly hard to wear it, knowing that fucker has two rings. Until the Chargers get serious, they can be over-shadowed by teams who wind up with douchebags....
I'd have to admit Roethlisberger is top 5, But Rodgers and Eli are definitely above him. And unfair as it is, Rivers will be talked about like Marino and Fouts before him, the best QB not to win a Super Bowl...
