1. 12-13-12 03:32 PM #1
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    Top to Bottom: NFL Quarterbacks...

    After watching the Patriots dismantle the Texans on Monday night, and realizing the gap between Brady and Schaub being the clear difference in the game, I figured it would be a good time to rank the NFL Quarterbacks from Top to Bottom as I see things currently...

    1. Aaron Rodgers (Packers) To me, he is the greatest football player we've ever seen. Some will say this is premature, others will say this is crazy... but if you go down the list of attributes, you have to at least consider it... He is Smart, Mobile, Accurate, Strong-Armed, Tough, and a Proven Winner...

    2. Tom Brady (Patriots) Clearly an all time great... His ability to not only find, but lead receivers and let them run in stride goes unnoticed as one of his greatest qualities... I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I wonder where he'd be without Coach Belichick and their offensive line though...

    3. Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) The way he shed's tackles, extends plays, and buries teams single-handedly gets overlooked by many, but not me... I've always said, put him on the worst team in the league and they are instantly an 8-8 team...

    4. Peyton Manning (Broncos) He's looked really good this year, but he has picked on the worst division in football... Probably the most prepared, aware QB we have ever seen... A head coach and QB all in one... If we were to nit-pick though, you could point to his lack of mobility and I question his ability to perform at an elite level in bad weather...

    5. Drew Brees (Saints) As we've seen this year, not the same player outside the dome or when his defense lets him down. Too short and not mobile enough to be considered one of the best. Needs weapons to succeed... but still a very good QB...

    6. Robert Griffin III (Redskins) Much like Vick, RG3 is a rare and special talent... The funny thing about them is they are the only QB's that get worse the day they step on the field... Griffin will never be as good as he is now... He will either be slowed by injuries or coaches that want to save him from injuries, and that is the problem... He is in his Prime, enjoy him while you can!!!

    7. Eli Manning (Giants) At one point early in his career he was considered a bust... Now most consider him a legend Where would he be without that defensive line and the catches by Tyree and Manningham??? 4th Quarter comebacks you say, why is he behind in the first place???

    8. Matt Ryan (Falcons) A poor-man's Peyton Manning... Needs weapons and nice weather to succeed.. Will never truly live up to the hype... Not mobile...

    9. Andrew Luck (Colts) He is a mixture of Aaron Rodgers and Eli Manning... The Eli Manning in him that stares down receivers and throws picks might cost him a spot in Canton...

    10. Andy Dalton (Bengals) Nice to have one of the best young receivers in the league... He can role out and throw dimes on the run... but lacks touch at times and doesn't ad lib very well...

    11. Tony Romo (Cowboys) Speaking of ad libbing, this guy used to be great at it... Then someone told him he was a pocket passer and his short ass has struggled ever since... I don't care what his QB Rating is...

    12. Jay Cutler (Bears) Talented as they come, but frail and inconsistent... His herky-jerky motion and happy feet are hard to get used to...

    13. Russell Wilson (Seahawks) Much like Flutie and Romo before him, he is stealing the fans hearts, running around and winning games right out the gate... Sadly, he will be just another undersized QB that wont be able to throw over the line pretty soon... Will never win the big one...

    14. Phillip Rivers (Chargers)     I've never liked this guy... Not mobile and throws sidearm...but I guess you have to give him credit for being a good leader and putting up a bunch of points in his career...

    15. Matt Schaub (Texans) This guy is the reason I wrote this... The Patriots exposed him for being a system QB that doesn't have the ability to make plays when his team needs them... He's a "Hall of Famer" when the Titans and Jaguars bite on play-action and leave Johnson and Daniels wide open 40 yards down field...

    16. Matthew Stafford (Lions) Would probably be around #20 on this list without the best receiver to ever live... but it's hard to say how bad he'd be without him... We do know that he isn't mobile, not very accurate, injury prone, doesn't throw with touch very well, and hasn't won anything yet...

    17. Brandon Weeden (Browns) With only a few games to go on, it looks like we have a winner on our hands here... Not the most talented guy in the world, but I could see him being a "game manager" type QB that ends up in a Super Bowl one day... Reminds me of a Trent Dilfer/Brad Johnson type QB...

    18. Cam Newton (Panthers)     It's safe to say he isn't very bright, and isn't as mobile as people once thought... His best asset is probably his toughness, sadly to say... Good at landing endorsement deals and winning peoples fantasy leagues...

    19. Ryan Tannehill (Dolphins) I think he should be higher on this list, but when you are throwing to guys like Hartline and Bess, it's hard to make a name for yourself... I see him leading the Dolphins to the playoffs within 2 years...

    20. Colin Kaepernick (49ers) His immaturity has been on display the last few weeks... Obviously talented and can throw with great touch... If he proves to be capable of leading a team late, he will skyrocket up this list...

    21. Joe Flacco (Ravens)     Elite Does anyone take worse sacks than this guy?? Good luck with Dumervil and Miller this week...

    22. Josh Freeman (Buccaneers) This guy's stock has been bouncing around the last few years... Great? Bust? Average?? He's tall and throws a lot of jump balls to the sidelines... Doesn't do anything that makes you say "wow"...

    23. Christian Ponder (Vikings) His stock has been plummeting of late... (Could be people jealous of his future wife) If it wasn't for Peterson, he might not even be starting right now... Mobility his strength, boneheaded interceptions his weakness...

    24. Jake Locker (Titans) Physical specimen with very high ceiling... Just doesn't look like he will ever pan out though...

    25. Nick Foles (Eagles) Only a couple games to go on, but he is too much of a lead foot for my liking...

    26. Ryan Fitzpatrick (Bills) Is it just me, or is it every time I watch a Bills game, it seems like this guy is getting a slant pass knocked away by a defensive back?? Doesn't throw a good deep ball and not very mobile... Serviceable, but needs a great team around him to succeed...

    27. Sam Bradford (Rams) To fragile to scramble, not smart enough to make reads, no touch to throw over linebackers... Overrated!!!

    28. Mark Sanchez (Jets) He can model and star in bi-lingual commercials

    29. Henne/Gabbert (Jaguars) Henne is a journeyman, Gabbert is one of the worst QB's I have ever seen... He just spews of fear when he is in the pocket... I wouldn't doubt he is faking these injuries... Won't be in the league in 3 years...

    30. Carson Palmer (Raiders) Old, Slow, and Rich... No one to throw to and no chance of winning... Probably just trying to make it to retirement healthy...

    31. Cassel/Quinn (Chiefs) Cassel throws and ugly ball that seems to always float to the wrong team... Quinn is a public speaker...

    32. The Three Blind Mice (Cardinals) You could grab three guys off the street and they would do better than these guys have...
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  2. 12-13-12 03:40 PM #2
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    Pretty solid list overall.
    Sanchez should be lower, Carson should be higher. Rivers ahead of Stafford and Flacco I have to question a bit.
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  3. 12-13-12 03:41 PM #3
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    Truly amazing that 54.9% and 74.5 make you a top 10 QB.

    Way to overreact from a meaningless Hou/NE game...
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  4. 12-13-12 03:42 PM #4
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    I appreciate your time and effort compiling this list. What comes to mind most is how great a good amount of these Qb's are and this list can really fluctuate every year. A lot of these guys can make case for the top five, which only emphasizes the fact that a lot of other variables can affect their production and our perception of these QB's.

    I disagree with a lot of this. Rivers/Romo a lot better than Dalton. If this is a kind of what have you done for me lately list, then maybe drop Brees a hair.
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  5. 12-13-12 03:48 PM #5
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    1. brady

    2. rodgers

    3. p manning

    4. brees

    5. ryan
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  6. 12-13-12 03:59 PM #6
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    1 brady






    2 doesn't matter
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  7. 12-13-12 04:01 PM #7
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    Phillip Rivers a leader?

    Rest seem spot on
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  8. 12-13-12 04:02 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by paco View Post
    Phillip Rivers a leader?

    Rest seem spot on
    Hard to tell, given he's playing for the worst coach in the NFL hands down.
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  9. 12-13-12 04:10 PM #9
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    foldii lists = solid

    disagree with cam....not top 10 yet but definitely higher

    can't understand why people are so reluctant to give him any credit...he's been fantastic the past few weeks....just struggled early....he's a decent qb
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  10. 12-13-12 04:13 PM #10
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    Who leads the NFL in turnovers?
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  11. 12-13-12 04:28 PM #11
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    Nice write up.
    I would say your top 5 is right on giving your arguments but after that...

    Ryan shouldnt be that high. Regular season warrior that doesnt show up in the playoffs.
    Laughed out loud at your Brandon Weeden description though I think the Browns will come around in the next year or two.
    You have some high ranked rookies I think you somewhat jumped the gun on. But seeing this is most likely for this year they are about right.
    Fact you have Flacco so far down the list means you are biased or haven't watched a Raven game all year.
    I ask my buddies what the hell happened to Cassle... I don't remember him being this awful but then again I never really payed attention to the chiefs.

    Otherwise good read. Thanks Fold.
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  12. 12-13-12 05:38 PM #12
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    rodgers should never be 1st.
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  13. 12-13-12 06:01 PM #13
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    so you put schaub at 15 because he's a system QB, yet you have the biggest system QB in the history of the NFL at 2?
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    Solid list, but every Romo touchdown begins with him escaping the arms of a defender....
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  15. 12-13-12 06:05 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by paranoyd androyd View Post
    so you put schaub at 15 because he's a system QB, yet you have the biggest system QB in the history of the NFL at 2?
    Are you trying to say somebody like Matt Cassell could jump into Brady's spot and put up good numbers for a season ? Unreal
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  16. 12-13-12 06:08 PM #16
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    Matt Ryan needs nice weather to succeed? He plays at a dome!! It coulld be pouring outside and blowing 50 mph winds and it wouldn't matter an ounce.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsPedagogy View Post
    Are you trying to say somebody like Matt Cassell could jump into Brady's spot and put up good numbers for a season ? Unreal
    i assume you agree with me and are being sarcastic. cassell's production on the patriots was ten times that to what he is now, so if there's ever better proof that new england runs a system.. cassell is it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by paranoyd androyd View Post
    i assume you agree with me and are being sarcastic. cassell's production on the patriots was ten times that to what he is now, so if there's ever better proof that new england runs a system.. cassell is it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by paranoyd androyd View Post
    i assume you agree with me and are being sarcastic. cassell's production on the patriots was ten times that to what he is now, so if there's ever better proof that new england runs a system.. cassell is it.
    The system being that they prepare a backup to do okay if TB12 goes down? Absolutely.
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  20. 12-13-12 06:50 PM #20
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    im a steeler fan and big ben is no where near 3
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  21. 12-13-12 06:50 PM #21
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    I felt like Charlie Batch shoulda been top 14
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  22. 12-13-12 06:54 PM #22
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    Looks good except i would flip flop Cam Newton and Andrew Luck.

    There is no way Luck is better than Newton. Luck leads the league in turnovers.

    Yeah his team has 9 wins but he has a very good team playing around him.
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  23. 12-13-12 06:55 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by detroitlionsfan View Post
    1. brady

    2. rodgers

    3. p manning

    4. brees

    5. ryan
    ryan


    the other 4 on that list have not only won at least 1 playoff game they've all won superbowls.
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  24. 12-13-12 07:03 PM #24
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    Ponder should be flirting with 29-31
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  25. 12-13-12 07:29 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bear View Post
    Looks good except i would flip flop Cam Newton and Andrew Luck.

    There is no way Luck is better than Newton. Luck leads the league in turnovers.

    Yeah his team has 9 wins but he has a very good team playing around him.
    scam is a clown..you have to be a leader to play qb and no one following a clown that poses after every 1st down and does the superman bs down 20 points to losing teams..dont really matter how talented scam is until he stops acting like a little showboat bitch he doesnt belong anywhere close to top half..
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    Very disrespectful to Bradford. Foles over Bradford?!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2daBank View Post
    scam is a clown..you have to be a leader to play qb and no one following a clown that poses after every 1st down and does the superman bs down 20 points to losing teams..dont really matter how talented scam is until he stops acting like a little showboat bitch he doesnt belong anywhere close to top half..
    u mad bro?
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  28. 12-13-12 07:40 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by paranoyd androyd View Post
    i assume you agree with me and are being sarcastic. cassell's production on the patriots was ten times that to what he is now, so if there's ever better proof that new england runs a system.. cassell is it.


    yup brady just an average ok system qb, what a joke
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    Big Jen > Peyton... ok, seeing as what Peyton is doing this year coming back from everything, on a new team and everything... and he is MVP candidate. While Ben came back and his team loses to the freaking Chargers when they had a chance to be outright 2nd wild card spot and looking good.... and he can't put up points to stay in the game. Peyton first game back bested Big Ben too

    unreal
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bear View Post
    Looks good except i would flip flop Cam Newton and Andrew Luck.

    There is no way Luck is better than Newton. Luck leads the league in turnovers.

    Yeah his team has 9 wins but he has a very good team playing around him.
    Who has lead his team to MULTIPLE COMEBACKS already in his rookie year... @ home and on the road. Down huge @ half vs Packers, down 2 scores with 4 minutes left vs Det... down 13 @ half last week...only overtime gets ball and leads team downfield for TD on road vs Titans after game tying TD drive at the end of the game. Throws td pass to win on final play of game vs Det. First home game ever his defense lets Minny tie it up with only 30 seconds left and what did Luck do? Got his team down field in 3 plays for a game-winning FG

    Came Newton, what has this guy ever done in almost 2 seasons now when his team falls behind???

    I heard he has a zero % win % in games he has thrown a pick in. Haven't looked that up though.

    clutch factor alone puts Luck head and shoulders above that stupid running QB
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    Total QBR:
    1. Peyton Manning
    2. Tom Brady
    3. Matt Ryan
    4. RG3
    5. Aaron Rodgers

    Sanchez, Weeden and Skelton are at the bottom 3.

    http://espn.go.com/nfl/qbr
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    Quote Originally Posted by BIGDAY View Post
    Ponder should be flirting with 29-31
    agree i liked him coming into the nfl but he has been a let down
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Matt Ryan needs nice weather to succeed? He plays at a dome!! It coulld be pouring outside and blowing 50 mph winds and it wouldn't matter an ounce.
    yup, people tried for years to say that about Peyton... now in his first season on a new team that plays all their games outdoors... what is he doing? going for another MVP and comeback player of year... 30 TD already
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  34. 12-13-12 08:16 PM #34
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    you have Weeden Way too high, he not a "game manager" he's an awful QB whose team has scraped out a few win despite his awful play
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    DEAD FUCKIN PERFECT

    If i had to make this list myself i'd do exactly what you did!

    Fantastic yet again Foldy!
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