Which QB would you most want your NFL team to have? (1 Viewer)

[Chase Stuart]

Assume every player in the NFL was thrown into a pool, and every team then drafted all the players. Now it's your team's turn to pick, and no QBs have been drafted. Who would you want your team to take?

Use whatever sort of system you'd like to use -- I'm not really sure how you weight the possibility of three great years of Manning and a few good years vs. fifteen years of whatever Matt Ryan brings.

 

[jurb26]

Why would Brady not be an option?

 

[Slider]

Brees. Manning is the only one even close.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

 

[jurb26]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

Romo should be replaced by Brady.Brady is my pick... er other is my pick.

 

[cacksman]

I chose Brees. He is about on par with Manning in my mind, and he is 3 years younger.

 

[ScottyFargo]

Brees is pretty great and has a lot of time left in the league to be superior to the other QB's listed here.

 

[Raider Nation]

Manning is out (age).

Romo is out (wake me when he wins a big game).

Give me Rivers. Ugliest throwing motion ever... can't run a lick... but he's a winner. I like his moxie.

 

[Die]

I'll take Matt Ryan. The guy has looked pretty impressive for a rookie, and even set some rookie passing marks. I like guys that set records, especially young ones.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

 

[UW72]

I would go with Cutler...

 

[Shlon]

For one season - Manning. For your question. 1. Ryan 2. Rivers

 

[geoff8695]

As a Bears fan I can only imagine what it would be like to have a young franchise QB... Give me Ryan and let me dream what it would be like to not have to worry about the QB position for the next 10-15 yrs.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Results so far what I expected, with Ryan getting more loved than I thought and Rivers less. To me, it's a four-way toss up between Manning, Brees, Rivers and Ryan. I'd rank them for '08 in reverse age order, which is why I think you can make a good argument for any of them. A lot also depends on how much better you think Ryan can get.

 

[metoo]

I'd go with Roethlisberger because of age and I know he can win the big game .

 

[Andy Herron]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

I'd take Cutler without giving it a second thought... and I'm a Cowboys fan!

 

[Chase Stuart]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

I'd take Cutler without giving it a second thought... and I'm a Cowboys fan!

Hey Andy,Why Cutler over Brees/Ryan/Rivers?

 

[biggyd]

Brady

 

[T Bell]

I'd still take Manning. Of the guys listed, he's the best and he's still got five good years of football left in him.

 

[money.never.sleeps]

I'd still take Manning. Of the guys listed, he's the best and he's still got five good years of football left in him.

No doubt. Not even close

 

[Andy Herron]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

I'd take Cutler without giving it a second thought... and I'm a Cowboys fan!

Hey Andy,Why Cutler over Brees/Ryan/Rivers?

Overall skill set. I think he's more talented and cerebral than Ryan or Rivers, and a little more mobile (and bigger) than Brees with a much stronger arm.ETA: I would also venture to say that he's probably stronger than all of the others too.

The guy carried the Broncos on his back all season with no healthy running backs and a crumby defense.

 

[runner06]

Tom Brady has to be included and that's coming from a Colts fan. That said, I'd take Manning over Brady.

 

[Zow]

Manning - currently the best and I don't mind his age as he's not a mobile QB to begin with. He has 4-5 more good years ahead IMO.

Brees would be my next choice, with Brady and Rivers shortly behind him. Although hurt, Brady really should be an option here. Younger than Manning and may be the best winner the league has ever seen.

 

[Eviloutsider]

1) P. Manning (He will play for 7 more years)

2) Brees

3) Brady

4) Romo

5) Eli Manning

6) Cutler

7) Roth.

8) Rivers

9) A. Rodgers

10) M. Ryan

I would take a player that has been good for more than a year before taking a somewhat crapshoot like Ryan.

 

[JuniorNB]

I think I'd take Brees, but Cutler is right behind.

Cutler had an awesome year this year, considering he had about eight different running backs behind him. When his mind catches up to his arm, he's going to be the best in the league.

 

[Andy Herron]

Cutler had an awesome year this year, considering he had about eight different running backs behind him. When his mind catches up to his arm, he's going to be the best in the league.

I'm right there with ya, ...and his mind WILL catch up.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Tom Brady has to be included and that's coming from a Colts fan. That said, I'd take Manning over Brady.

Maybe I'm crazy, but who in their right mind would take Brady over Manning right now? One guy might not play football next year and the other is the league MVP.

 

[rzrback77]

Went with Peyton Manning based on ability and durability. Great option for the next four or five years.

 

[gonzobill5]

I went with Rivers. He's more of a sure thing as Ryan since he's already arrived. With Brees, people have questioned whether or not he can win the big game. And Peyton, well does he really have 5 more years at his current level? If the answer is yes, I might change my pick, but it doesn't seem anywhere near a guarantee.

Why isn't Rodgers on the list? I'd take him over Romo, Ryan, or Berger.

 

[John Rambo]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

Nice fishing trip. Bravo!

 

[tommyGunZ]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

I'd take Cutler without giving it a second thought... and I'm a Cowboys fan!

Hey Andy,Why Cutler over Brees/Ryan/Rivers?

Overall skill set. I think he's more talented and cerebral than Ryan or Rivers, and a little more mobile (and bigger) than Brees with a much stronger arm.ETA: I would also venture to say that he's probably stronger than all of the others too.

The guy carried the Broncos on his back all season with no healthy running backs and a crumby defense.

Wat? More cerebral than Rivers? No question Cutler's arm strength is a plus, but Rivers is hands down the professor and Culter the pupil if we're comparing minds. Rivers is a poor man's Peyton Manning at this point.

 

[John Rambo]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

Nice fishing trip. Bravo!

So what exactly is it you're trying to say here? More people would put Ben, Rivers, Romo #1 overall over Brady? Are you serious or is this just the Jets fan in you? Ben's a winner? His team wins largely because of the their defense. He's injury prone and is no longer the "no mistake" QB he was. I'll log out now and wait for you to post a page full of obscure stats explaining why these other guys are better than Brady.

 

[bcr8f]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

Is this poll about who you would take or who we would? It says "Which QB would you most want your NFL team to have?" If Ryan is there give us an option.

 

[gonzobill5]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

Nice fishing trip. Bravo!

So what exactly is it you're trying to say here? More people would put Ben, Rivers, Romo #1 overall over Brady? Are you serious or is this just the Jets fan in you? Ben's a winner? His team wins largely because of the their defense. He's injury prone and is no longer the "no mistake" QB he was. I'll log out now and wait for you to post a page full of obscure stats explaining why these other guys are better than Brady.

It is ridiculous that Brady isn't up there. I guarantee he'd get more votes than Ryan or Berger. Not to mention Brady is only 31. If your argument is he could miss next year, he'd still be a couple years younger than Manning.

 

[Max Power]

no Eli option? Kid is a gamer

 

[John Rambo]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

Nice fishing trip. Bravo!

So what exactly is it you're trying to say here? More people would put Ben, Rivers, Romo #1 overall over Brady? Are you serious or is this just the Jets fan in you? Ben's a winner? His team wins largely because of the their defense. He's injury prone and is no longer the "no mistake" QB he was. I'll log out now and wait for you to post a page full of obscure stats explaining why these other guys are better than Brady.

It is ridiculous that Brady isn't up there. I guarantee he'd get more votes than Ryan or Berger. Not to mention Brady is only 31. If your argument is he could miss next year, he'd still be a couple years younger than Manning.

It's just blatant Jets homerism. Sure Ryan had a good year as a rookie. All Brady did his first year as a starter was lead his team to a Super Bowl victory as the biggest dogs in history. He was only able to follow it up with two more SB victories in the next three years. Then miss another Superbowl appearance by a first down and another Super Bowl victory by the craziest play in the history of the game.And I don't even LIKE Brady.

 

[thatguy]

No idea why you chose not to include Brady and Cutler. Boggles the mind.

I started pretty much this exact thread in the pre-season, and Cutler was the leading vote getter after week 5 or so, FWIW.

You really ought to include guys that you consider on the fringe, because unfortunately for you, your perception is not the universal perception, and even less fortunately for you, not always right.

 

[Chase Stuart]

No idea why you chose not to include Brady and Cutler. Boggles the mind.I started pretty much this exact thread in the pre-season, and Cutler was the leading vote getter after week 5 or so, FWIW.You really ought to include guys that you consider on the fringe, because unfortunately for you, your perception is not the universal perception, and even less fortunately for you, not always right.

I think you're crazy for saying you'd rather have Brady for the next few years than Manning. I don't see what the argument would be. I think if you asked 32 NFL GMs who would the rather sign, 32 would say Manning.Cutler's a fine inclusion, but I didn't want to split too many votes between Rivers, Roethlisberger and Ryan. It's not like you can't pick other.

 

[Avery]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

I'm aware this may reek of homerism, but why would Roesthlisberger be there and not Eli Manning? Eli is a "winner" and "young" too but doesn't have the injury history, especially a ton of concussions, that may shorten his career.

 

[Raider Nation]

I think you're crazy for saying you'd rather have Brady for the next few years than Manning. I don't see what the argument would be. I think if you asked 32 NFL GMs who would the rather sign, 32 would say Manning.

Not. A. Chance. you would get a clean sweep on that poll of GMs. 0%.

 

[thatguy]

Why would Brady not be an option?

As of today, I don't think there's a reasonable argument for taking Brady over every other QB in the league. I might take him over several of the guys I listed, but I don't think anyone would put him #1. I didn't want to list 10 guys because I think that makes the voting less reliable -- honestly I struggled putting even Romo and Ben in, but thought it best just to preemptively quiet the Cowboys and Steelers fans.IMO, only Manning, Ryan, Brees and Rivers are reasonable picks here.

And having as many other votes as first place votes makes the voting more reliable?

 

[Chase Stuart]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

I'm aware this may reek of homerism, but why would Roesthlisberger be there and not Eli Manning? Eli is a "winner" and "young" too but doesn't have the injury history, especially a ton of concussions, that may shorten his career.

Same reason I didn't put Cutler up there -- didn't want a bunch of mid-20s guys. Was curious how the split would go along the Manning-Brees-Rivers-Ryan age lines.

 

[thatguy]

No idea why you chose not to include Brady and Cutler. Boggles the mind.

I started pretty much this exact thread in the pre-season, and Cutler was the leading vote getter after week 5 or so, FWIW.

You really ought to include guys that you consider on the fringe, because unfortunately for you, your perception is not the universal perception, and even less fortunately for you, not always right.

I think you're crazy for saying you'd rather have Brady for the next few years than Manning. I don't see what the argument would be. I think if you asked 32 NFL GMs who would the rather sign, 32 would say Manning.Cutler's a fine inclusion, but I didn't want to split too many votes between Rivers, Roethlisberger and Ryan. It's not like you can't pick other.

That's nice... except I never said that. Doesn't mean he shouldn't be an option.

 

[John Rambo]

No idea why you chose not to include Brady and Cutler. Boggles the mind.I started pretty much this exact thread in the pre-season, and Cutler was the leading vote getter after week 5 or so, FWIW.You really ought to include guys that you consider on the fringe, because unfortunately for you, your perception is not the universal perception, and even less fortunately for you, not always right.

I think you're crazy for saying you'd rather have Brady for the next few years than Manning. I don't see what the argument would be. I think if you asked 32 NFL GMs who would the rather sign, 32 would say Manning.Cutler's a fine inclusion, but I didn't want to split too many votes between Rivers, Roethlisberger and Ryan. It's not like you can't pick other.

So what about the 6 or 7 guys you listed over Brady? Would 20 out of 32 GM's take Rivers or Ryan or Big Ben? or any of them?...hardly. I think you're wrong about 32 out of 32 GMs taking Manning. Is this just since his knee injury? The past couple years it's been pretty split amongst the pundits. What was the argument against leaving Brady off this list again? No one would make him #1 overall

 

[Avery]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

I'm aware this may reek of homerism, but why would Roesthlisberger be there and not Eli Manning? Eli is a "winner" and "young" too but doesn't have the injury history, especially a ton of concussions, that may shorten his career.

Same reason I didn't put Cutler up there -- didn't want a bunch of mid-20s guys. Was curious how the split would go along the Manning-Brees-Rivers-Ryan age lines.

You've lost me on why you put guys up from before Eli's draft year, two guys from Eli's draft year, and guys after Eli's draft year but somehow age disqualifies Eli as an option? How about that he's better than Roeslisberger, more proven then Ryan and more clutch then Romo. Does that make him qualify for your list?

If you are just curious about an age split, you've constructed the poll all wrong by asking people to pick a particular player. It just seems like you really don't like Cutler or Eli to me.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

I'm aware this may reek of homerism, but why would Roesthlisberger be there and not Eli Manning? Eli is a "winner" and "young" too but doesn't have the injury history, especially a ton of concussions, that may shorten his career.

Same reason I didn't put Cutler up there -- didn't want a bunch of mid-20s guys. Was curious how the split would go along the Manning-Brees-Rivers-Ryan age lines.

You've lost me on why you put guys up from before Eli's draft year, two guys from Eli's draft year, and guys after Eli's draft year but somehow age disqualifies Eli as an option? How about that he's better than Roeslisberger, more proven then Ryan and more clutch then Romo. Does that make him qualify for your list?

If you are just curious about an age split, you've constructed the poll all wrong by asking people to pick a particular player. It just seems like you really don't like Cutler or Eli to me.

I didn't want three guys from one draft class, that's correct. I should have done the poll options differently, and grouped a few guys for each age.I like Cutler a lot. You're right, though, I don't think Eli is great.

 

[Avery]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

I'm aware this may reek of homerism, but why would Roesthlisberger be there and not Eli Manning? Eli is a "winner" and "young" too but doesn't have the injury history, especially a ton of concussions, that may shorten his career.

Same reason I didn't put Cutler up there -- didn't want a bunch of mid-20s guys. Was curious how the split would go along the Manning-Brees-Rivers-Ryan age lines.

You've lost me on why you put guys up from before Eli's draft year, two guys from Eli's draft year, and guys after Eli's draft year but somehow age disqualifies Eli as an option? How about that he's better than Roeslisberger, more proven then Ryan and more clutch then Romo. Does that make him qualify for your list?

If you are just curious about an age split, you've constructed the poll all wrong by asking people to pick a particular player. It just seems like you really don't like Cutler or Eli to me.

I didn't want three guys from one draft class, that's correct. I should have done the poll options differently, and grouped a few guys for each age.I like Cutler a lot. You're right, though, I don't think Eli is great.

If you don't want three guys from one draft class, Roeslisberger is the obvious one to not the list unless tackling in the Superbowl is the main criteria for a clutch postseason performance over a game winning 4th quarter drive against an undefeated team.

 

[bostonfred]

lol at the leading vote getter:

2009 age in parenthesis

Manning (33) [ 19 ] [22.62%]

Brees (30) [ 13 ] [15.48%]

Romo (29) [ 1 ] [1.19%]

Rivers (28) [ 7 ] [8.33%]

Roethlisberger (27) [ 7 ] [8.33%]

Ryan (24) [ 17 ] [20.24%]

Other [ 20 ] [23.81%]

 

[Chase Stuart]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

I'm aware this may reek of homerism, but why would Roesthlisberger be there and not Eli Manning? Eli is a "winner" and "young" too but doesn't have the injury history, especially a ton of concussions, that may shorten his career.

Same reason I didn't put Cutler up there -- didn't want a bunch of mid-20s guys. Was curious how the split would go along the Manning-Brees-Rivers-Ryan age lines.

You've lost me on why you put guys up from before Eli's draft year, two guys from Eli's draft year, and guys after Eli's draft year but somehow age disqualifies Eli as an option? How about that he's better than Roeslisberger, more proven then Ryan and more clutch then Romo. Does that make him qualify for your list?

If you are just curious about an age split, you've constructed the poll all wrong by asking people to pick a particular player. It just seems like you really don't like Cutler or Eli to me.

I didn't want three guys from one draft class, that's correct. I should have done the poll options differently, and grouped a few guys for each age.I like Cutler a lot. You're right, though, I don't think Eli is great.

If you don't want three guys from one draft class, Roeslisberger is the obvious one to not the list unless tackling in the Superbowl is the main criteria for a clutch postseason performance over a game winning 4th quarter drive against an undefeated team.

Believe it or not, I agree with you. It sounds like I should have just gone Manning/Brady as one option, and Rivers/Ben/Eli a another.

 

[Avery]

Here was my thinking for why people might pick any of these guys:

Manning -- best resume/past production.

Brees -- best combination of future potential and resume/past production.

Romo -- most mobile of all the elite QBs, young and great combination of past production and youth. I know lots of people like having a QB that can move.

Rivers -- tons of upside, young with one huge year.

Roethlisberger -- winner, young.

Ryan -- youngest of the top QBs. Huge potential.

Cutler/Brady are there too, but I think you'd have to want Manning (just about everything Brady brings without the huge injury concern) and Ryan/Rivers over those guys. Just less issues, IMO.

I'm aware this may reek of homerism, but why would Roesthlisberger be there and not Eli Manning? Eli is a "winner" and "young" too but doesn't have the injury history, especially a ton of concussions, that may shorten his career.

Same reason I didn't put Cutler up there -- didn't want a bunch of mid-20s guys. Was curious how the split would go along the Manning-Brees-Rivers-Ryan age lines.

You've lost me on why you put guys up from before Eli's draft year, two guys from Eli's draft year, and guys after Eli's draft year but somehow age disqualifies Eli as an option? How about that he's better than Roeslisberger, more proven then Ryan and more clutch then Romo. Does that make him qualify for your list?

If you are just curious about an age split, you've constructed the poll all wrong by asking people to pick a particular player. It just seems like you really don't like Cutler or Eli to me.

I didn't want three guys from one draft class, that's correct. I should have done the poll options differently, and grouped a few guys for each age.I like Cutler a lot. You're right, though, I don't think Eli is great.

If you don't want three guys from one draft class, Roeslisberger is the obvious one to not the list unless tackling in the Superbowl is the main criteria for a clutch postseason performance over a game winning 4th quarter drive against an undefeated team.

Believe it or not, I agree with you. It sounds like I should have just gone Manning/Brady as one option, and Rivers/Ben/Eli a another.

If you were interested in age splits/preferences then, yea. Have a Manning/Brady option, a Rivers/Ben/Eli option and a Cutler/Ryan/Flacco option. Edit to add: Should probably stick Brees in there somewhere too.