The Top 10 Active NFL Quarterbacks

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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops back to pass against the New York Giants the second half of Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants

This is a list of the top 10 quarterbacks that are currently in the NFL. I chose these quarterbacks based on their skills and abilities on the field, their accomplishments as leaders, and how well they get the job done.

I have also included a list of quarterbacks that just missed the list, but are still tremendous players.

10) Matt Ryan

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass in the NFC Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Fal

9) Jay Cutler

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers during the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo

8) Phillip Rivers

SAN DIEGO - MAY 03: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers throws a pass in practice drills during Chargers minicamp at the team's training facility on May 3, 2009 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images)

7) Jake Delhomme

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 10: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 2009 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by

6) Eli Manning

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Eagles defeated the Giant

5) Ben Roethlisberger

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Steelers won 27-23. (Photo by Chris

4) Kurt Warner

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Steelers won 27-23. (Photo by Chris Grayth

3) Peyton Manning

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts calls signals to his team during the AFC Wild Card Game against the San Diego Chargers on January 3, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/

2) Drew Brees

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass during the game against the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

1) Tom Brady

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of of the New England Patriots passes in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII against the New York Giants on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/

Others Who Just Missed the Top 10 (11-34)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to throw the ball during the NFC championship game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo

11) Donovan McNabb
12) Carson Palmer
13) Joe Flacco
14) Kerry Collins
15) Aaron Rodgers
16) Chad Pennington
17) Matt Hasslebeck
18) David Garrard
19) Jeff Garcia
20) Tony Romo
21) Matt Schaub
22) Derek Anderson
23) Mark Bulger
24) Jason Campbell
25) Matt Cassel
26) Brady Quinn
27) Shaun Hill
28) Alex Smith
29) Senaca Wallace
30) Trent Edwards
31) Kyle Orton
32) Tyler Thigpen
33) Kellen Clemens
34) JaMarcus Russell