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    That is a tough one, last year he looked great in his first great year. He is going to do have to do it alot more, esp now with defenses learning him more and will defiantly play him differently. I am willing to bet this year, they are not going to allow him to get those easy runs he did last year.

    If everyone is at their best and we are looking at it in a vacuum, and have to win ONE game. I would take Michael Vick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rsnnh12 View Post
    Well, he did tear his ACL and MCL in the first game of one of those seasons, and didn't play the rest of the year...

    Just sayin'



    fair point.

    Brady is a great QB no doubt about it but let's not kid each other here ... put any good QB with that coach and his system ... you will have some success. It has been 2005 since they won the SB afterall.

    just sayin'


    OH and BTW, Marino is still the greatest QB all-time.
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    In my opinion Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are still a notch above Rodgers, but not by much. Both Brady and Manning have proven to be winners throughout their entire careers. I'm not knocking Rodgers or anything and yes he's won a SB and had an unbelievable season before being named SB MVP but I'd still say Brady and Manning are on another level. That's just my honest opinion.

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    I'm obviously a Rodgers guy, but feel like in order to pass Brady he's got to have another great year. Only thing Brady has over Rodgers at this point is being great over a longer period of time which you can't hold against Rodgers. This will only be Rodgers' 4th season as a starter and he already has a ring, sky's the limit for Rodgers.

    Rodgers = Joe Montana but with a better arm.
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    I wonder how good would he have been with the Niners.

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    This thread only proves once again that if you run a sportsbook and lose money, you're an idiot...

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    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post
    I wonder how good would he have been with the Niners.
    That's irrelevant. The reason Rodgers is as good as he is because he spent all those years behind Favre. A lot of people forget this but being a backup to future Hall of Famer for several years makes a huge difference when you finally get handed the keys to the offense. And besides Rodgers had an unbelievable year without a run game last year. Brady and Manning haven't had a top notch run game in years and they continue to put up remarkable numbers year in and year out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DwightShrute View Post


    fair point.

    Brady is a great QB no doubt about it but let's not kid each other here ... put any good QB with that coach and his system ... you will have some success. It has been 2005 since they won the SB afterall.

    just sayin'


    OH and BTW, Marino is still the greatest QB all-time.
    I agree about the system helping Brady for his earlier years, but that helped develop him into the force he is today. He has the best footwork in the pocket, reads defenses as well as anyone (he and Manning are top 2), and most importantly, does it all with no names at WR. Look at what happened his first year with Moss... they had the best QB-WR season ever. How many people knew Branch's name, Troy Brown's name, Wes Welker's name, before having Brady make them look like world beaters?

    Brady will be in contention for the GOAT when he's done, assuming he plays another 3+ years. Seeing what Ray Lewis and Revis said about him during the top 100 countdown just backs up how great he really is.

    I do feel bad for Marino... he and Barry Sanders are the 2 best players to not have rings, and both definitely deserve one.

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    Eli Manning is a better athlete than Brady. That's how poor of an athlete Brady is Brady could never make the play Eli did in that Super Bowl. Brady got sacked 5 times in that game and did nothing to avoid pressure. Exactly how the Jets beat them last year, also 5 sacks.

    Rodgers is the complete QB. There isn't a QB alive who can make each of these plays.

    1:50 - pin point precision through an impossible window
    2:00 - 60 yard bomb after turning around to avoid pressure
    2:22 - 70 yard dime to WR mid-stride, 95 yard TD
    7:42 - spins off an unblocked rusher, eludes 2 others, completes perfect throw to WR's outside shoulder
    7:52 - no one open, dodges 3 defenders to run it in

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    Quote Originally Posted by rsnnh12 View Post
    I agree about the system helping Brady for his earlier years, but that helped develop him into the force he is today. He has the best footwork in the pocket, reads defenses as well as anyone (he and Manning are top 2), and most importantly, does it all with no names at WR. Look at what happened his first year with Moss... they had the best QB-WR season ever. How many people knew Branch's name, Troy Brown's name, Wes Welker's name, before having Brady make them look like world beaters?

    Brady will be in contention for the GOAT when he's done, assuming he plays another 3+ years. Seeing what Ray Lewis and Revis said about him during the top 100 countdown just backs up how great he really is.

    I do feel bad for Marino... he and Barry Sanders are the 2 best players to not have rings, and both definitely deserve one.
    agree 100%. good post. How Miami let Welker go is beyond me

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    Quote Originally Posted by crustyme View Post
    rodgers will have a down year. def will not win mvp.
    I would have to agree. This guy is a couple of hard hits from being irrelevant. I would never wish that on any player but it's the truth. I don't see Rodgers having the ability to match the length of time Manning and Brady have had in the league.

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    Please any idiots that say Mike Vick in this thread should never post again about football because cleary they have no clue about the game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beerman2619 View Post
    Please any idiots that say Mike Vick in this thread should never post again about football because cleary they have no clue about the game.
    Here's another QB that an entire city has their wagon hitched to. He'll never make the 16 game schedule, it's not that he doesn't have the talent but running QBs' don't have a good history of staying healthy. It's all about timing but I wouldn't like my chances if I were an Eagles fan. JMO

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sunde91 View Post

    great vid. thanks for sharing

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    Quote Originally Posted by DwightShrute View Post
    agree 100%. good post. How Miami let Welker go is beyond me
    Mismanagement from the Phins has been the status quo down here for years now Dwight and I'm sure you know that. Welker was probably one of BBs' best pic ups.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sunde91 View Post
    Eli Manning is a better athlete than Brady. That's how poor of an athlete Brady is Brady could never make the play Eli did in that Super Bowl. Brady got sacked 5 times in that game and did nothing to avoid pressure. Exactly how the Jets beat them last year, also 5 sacks.

    Rodgers is the complete QB. There isn't a QB alive who can make each of these plays.

    1:50 - pin point precision through an impossible window
    2:00 - 60 yard bomb after turning around to avoid pressure
    2:22 - 70 yard dime to WR mid-stride, 95 yard TD
    7:42 - spins off an unblocked rusher, eludes 2 others, completes perfect throw to WR's outside shoulder
    7:52 - no one open, dodges 3 defenders to run it in
    Since when is athleticism the be all end all for a great QB

    There are also downsides to athletic QBs... look at how many injuries Rodgers and Vick have had from their running.
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    Rodgers is the best in the game

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    Quote Originally Posted by TobiasFunke View Post
    Rodgers is the best in the game
    No he's not, he has a long way to go to be considered the best. Right now he's good but how good still remains to be seen.

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    Because I said athleticism is the be all end all? I highlighted Brady's biggest weakness that is partially what has prevented him from more Super Bowl wins.

    And winning is important, but not some sole determinant of the best. Terry Bradshaw has 4 rings, but is also a 70 IQ hick and a 50% career passer. Wouldn't be close to top 25 talented QBs all time and not top 10 overall.

    I deem Rodgers to have the most talent and ability with minimal weakness.

    To show he absolutely compares with Brady and Manning in efficiency

    Rodgers 64.4% career passer, 2.7 TD/INT ratio, 98.4 passer rating
    Brady 63.6%, 2.5 ratio, 95.2 pr
    Manning 64.9%, 2.0 ratio, 94.9 pr

    Now factor his versatility and ability that they don't have (video) + proven winner + years to improve = best QB
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    Brady is a system QB. As for Rodgers I still thought Manning was a bit better last year but not by much. He could very well be the best QB this year if Manning finally takes a step down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bet Master View Post
    Brady is a system QB. As for Rodgers I still thought Manning was a bit better last year but not by much. He could very well be the best QB this year if Manning finally takes a step down.


    Please explain the system... and how Manning was better last year

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    Quote Originally Posted by McBa1n View Post
    F off fantasy douchers. Way to ruin a bad thread with even worse conversation.
    Thanks!
    Fantasy football is horrible. It ruins the game. You lose what matters in the NFL (team fandom) with stupid f'n stats that mean ZERO in the end - start your own thread and piss off.

    Until Rodgers goes 16-0 or wins a dickload of superbowls, he's nowhere near Brady. Brady cleared Montana years ago as the best QB in the NFL of ALL TIME. He didn't win a superbowl in 1 year with the best receiver corps he had - but he went the bowl and got beat by the best pass rush we've all ever seen and STILL almost won the ball game.

    It's stupid to call out Rodgers on the level of Brady. Manning, IMO, can barely break the top 5 of all time. He's 4th or 5th best ever in the last 30 years.

    To be the 'best', you gotta win a LOT in the post-season, and Manning has soooo few important HUGE games he's won in his career in the post season. Name Brady's running backs (if you name Faulk, you're a dumbass) and top receivers (1 and 2) when he won a Superbowl against the 'greatest show on turf'. When you can't think of 'that guy' off the top of your head, f off. Rodgers has a top receiver corps in the NFL, but D was why they won - just like Brady in his early years. Neither the Pats norst the Pack could run the ball with their victories. D made the Super Bowls happen, that's all I'm saying. It was some great QB play, also, but to put ANYONE ahead of Brady is just f'n dumb. Potential does NOT equal rings. Brady has 3.

    nah. montana won 4 superbowls. brady has 3. montana was the best qb of the modern era. brady isnt in the same class. you didnt watch montana play or you wouldnt say this.
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    More stupidity....guess Trent Dilfer is much better than Marino because he got a ring? Winning SBs actually INVOLVES MORE THAN JUST THE QB??

    Rodgers is the top QB in the game right now with his mobility....BUT mobility can get you laid out just like Rodgers got in Detroit (2009?)

    As for Brady & Manning.....Brady got knocked out first week a few years back and NE still went 11-5. If Manning went out first week the Colts would be lucky to go 5-11! Brady was 6-0 last year when he threw for less than 200 yards. If Peyton doesn't throw for 200 then the Colts lose BADLY! I'm not saying Manning is better than Brady but Belechik and his genius can't be denied towards helping Brady. Same thing with Bill Walsh and Montana.

    In other words...its all apples and oranges. Its hard to compare apples to apples in the NFL. One thing I will say for Rodgers is that GB couldn't run the ball during the season and Finley/Grant were out and he still took care of business!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sunde91 View Post
    Because I said athleticism is the be all end all? I highlighted Brady's biggest weakness that is partially what has prevented him from more Super Bowl wins.

    And winning is important, but not some sole determinant of the best. Terry Bradshaw has 4 rings, but is also a 70 IQ hick and a 50% career passer. Wouldn't be close to top 25 talented QBs all time and not top 10 overall.

    I deem Rodgers to have the most talent and ability with minimal weakness.

    To show he absolutely compares with Brady and Manning in efficiency

    Rodgers 64.4% career passer, 2.7 TD/INT ratio, 98.4 passer rating
    Brady 63.6%, 2.5 ratio, 95.2 pr
    Manning 64.9%, 2.0 ratio, 94.9 pr


    Now factor his versatility and ability that they don't have (video) + proven winner + years to improve = best QB

    Rodgers stats are averaged over 3 full seasons (not counting 05-07)...when he gets to 9 full seasons like Brady and 13 full seasons like Manning...then we'll compare these stats again...that's if Rodgers even makes it that long without injury

    He's a great quarterback but still not at the level of Brady and Manning

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    You can't play 3 years and say you are the best QB Ever. :facepalm:

    Packers won't be winning Super Bowl this year.

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    This shouldnt even be a thread hahahhahaha it maybe should ask if he is top 5
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    He could have a career ending injury this season and then be forgotten pretty soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Handicapable View Post
    More stupidity....guess Trent Dilfer is much better than Marino because he got a ring? Winning SBs actually INVOLVES MORE THAN JUST THE QB??

    Rodgers is the top QB in the game right now with his mobility....BUT mobility can get you laid out just like Rodgers got in Detroit (2009?)

    As for Brady & Manning.....Brady got knocked out first week a few years back and NE still went 11-5. If Manning went out first week the Colts would be lucky to go 5-11! Brady was 6-0 last year when he threw for less than 200 yards. If Peyton doesn't throw for 200 then the Colts lose BADLY! I'm not saying Manning is better than Brady but Belechik and his genius can't be denied towards helping Brady. Same thing with Bill Walsh and Montana.

    In other words...its all apples and oranges. Its hard to compare apples to apples in the NFL. One thing I will say for Rodgers is that GB couldn't run the ball during the season and Finley/Grant were out and he still took care of business!

    Colts went 2-0 last year in games that Peyton threw less than 200 yards...

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    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post
    You can't play 3 years and say you are the best QB Ever.
    Rodgers came in the league waiting for an opportunity. He wasn't ever allowed to even do mop up duties. Yes you can grade him for 3 years because... name any quarterback who had 3 great years like that... besides Manning and Brady? You simply can't. This is the NFL. Things are tougher... and Rodgers has answered the call.

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    Aaron Rodgers should have been #1 draft pick not Alex Smith.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    Rodgers came in the league waiting for an opportunity. He wasn't ever allowed to even do mop up duties. Yes you can grade him for 3 years because... name any quarterback who had 3 great years like that... besides Manning and Brady? You simply can't. This is the NFL. Things are tougher... and Rodgers has answered the call.
    He was probably better off sitting those years and learning/maturing.

    Steve Young when he got the same opportunity. 3 years and better than Rodgers.

    That's when the NFL was still real not like the sissy league now, easy for qb's/wr's, passing league.

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    Brady 517 yards MNF Record... 5th Best single game. Interesting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    Brady 517 yards MNF Record... 5th Best single game. Interesting.
    TB12

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    I have to admit Brady is the best right now, but Rodgers is right there in 2nd.

    Rodgers is the more complete QB though. Brady also has one of the best O lines in the League. If they arent on their game, and they play a strong blitzing team (cough Jets Playoffs), Brady is done. Rodgers is one of the best at eluding rushers and can throw a 50 yard dime mid stride after escaping a sack.

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    I would go
    1. Manning
    2. Orton
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