Assembling the Perfect Quarterback

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9 Sep 2001: Jeff George #3 of the Washington Redskins looks on during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Redskins 30-3.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport

NFL Teams are always looking for a great quarterback, with the exception of the Lions, who always have one, and I think I have compiled a few features that are essential to the "franchise" quarterback.

All teams, except the Lions, who know what they are doing, should read this list and look for these traits when evaluating the selection of quarterbacks for the upcoming draft.

I hope this list can create positive discussion and feedback as to what traits I may have excluded.

Leadership: Ryan Leaf

25 Oct 1998: Quarterback Ryan Leaf #16 of the San Diego Chargers walks on the field during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsp

The No. 1 intangible that a quarterback must possess is leadership. Ryan Leaf epitomizes this with his NFL Record four wins in three years as a starter.

Field Vision: Dan Orlovsky

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Dan Orlovsky #6 of the Detroit Lions steps out of the back of the endzone for a safety against the Minnesota Vikings at the HHH Metrodome October 12, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty

A quarterback must know where he and his receivers are located on the field at all times. Dan Orlovsky displayed this talent with his poetic safety in a game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Ball Security: Sage Rosenfels

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 05: Defensive end Robert Mathis #98 of the Indianapolis Colts strips the ball from quarterback Sage Rosenfels #18 of the Houston Texans late in the fourth quarter on October 5, 2008 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The play set up

Every player should be careful with the ball, but it is important when you are a quarterback because a lot of the times that fumble goes for six the other way.

Sage Rosenfel's brilliant display of ball security in his courageous comeback for the Colts is magic.

Character: Michael Vick

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 10: A man holds up a sign in support of Michael Vick formerly of the Atlanta Falcons during the game against the New Orleans Saints on December 10, 2007 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Saints defeated the Falcons 34-14.

You want your quarterback to be a role model off the field. You also want him to stay out of prison. I think this one is pretty self explanatory.

Longevity: Tommy Maddox

BALTIMORE - NOVEMBER 20: Quarterbacks Tommy Maddox #8 and Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers watch the jumbotron during a Baltimore Ravens challenge during the first half of the game on November 20, 2005 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Ma

A quarterback of the future is essential to any team hoping to consistently compete at the highest level. This XFL MVP is a fixture in Pittsburgh.

Build: Jared Lorenzen

All NFL teams are searching for that unique size for a quarterback, and Jared Lorenzen definitely qualifies.

Pure Athletic Ability: Jon Kitna

DETROIT - DECEMBER 23: Jon Kitna #8 of the Detroit Lions scrambles during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 23, 2007 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo byGregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Some quarterbacks just have God-Given athletic ability. This former brilliant free agent pickup by the Detroit Lions is the model from which all quarterbacks should be based upon. Kitna's athletic ability has allowed the Lions to win 10 or more games each time Kitna has guaranteed it to happen.

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