Brett Favre Retirement: Who Are The Top 10 Gunslingers in The NFL Now?

Definition Of a Gunslinger

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after the Vikings scored a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Sa

10. Donovan McNabb, Washington Redskins

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ASHBURN, VA - JULY 30: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass during the second day of training camp July 30, 2010 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

9. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 31: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is pictured during the Bengals training camp at Georgetown College on July 31, 2010 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Palmer has thrown 128 career touchdowns against 80 career interceptions—by no means terrible numbers. But looking at his stats, he does like to take some risks.

He also sports a 63 percent completion rate which goes against him really being a gunslinger. But if you look at the weapons he has in 2010 with Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens, Antonio Bryant, Jordan Shipley, and Jermaine Gresham to name a few, he could very well be slinging the ball all across the field, since he does have the arm strength to do so.

8. Eli Manning, NY Giants

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 27: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium on December 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Manning has 125 career touchdowns against 88 career interceptions.

With a 57 percent completion rate, statistically speaking he looks like a gunslinger who takes some risks.

After going into the 2009 season with question marks at receiver, last year brought about some weapons on the outside for Manning in Steve Smith, Hakeem Nicks, and Mario Manningham.

Look for more of an air show in 2010 with that young group of receivers continuing its development.

7. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 16: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Lucas Oli Stadium on January 16, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty

Flacco has throw 35 career touchdowns and 24 career interceptions in his two seasons in the NFL.

With a 61 percent completion rate, Flacco is on his way to having a great career at such a young age.

The Ravens wanted to provide him with more outside weapons, and they did by drafting two tight ends in Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta, then acquired both Anquan Boldin via a trade and Donte' Stallworth during free agency.

Look for many more passes from Baltimore's offense than ever before in 2010.

6. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans

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HOUSTON - JULY 30: Quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans participates in the team's first NFL traiing camp practice of the season at Reliant Park on July 30, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

In 2009, Schaub took a step toward being one of the top passers in the NFL by having a career year that he will look to build upon in 2010.

Already having Andre Johnson, who many say is the top receiver in the NFL today, on the outside, Schaub will also benefit by having even more weapons this season with the continued consistency of Kevin Walter, the hopeful breakout seaspn of Jacoby Jones, and rookie Dorin Dickerson.

Even though the Texans beefed up their running game with rookie running back Ben Tate, the aerial attack should be even more potent than one year ago.

5. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittburgh Steelers

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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 19: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers practices on April 19, 2010 at the Pittsburgh Steelers South Side training facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

4. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 17: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers drops back to pass against the New York Jets during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Mirall

3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

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MINNEAPOLIS - JANUARY 17: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys yells to call a play during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on January 17, 2010 in Minneapoli

2. Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears

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BOURBONNAIS, IL - JULY 30: Jay Culter #6 of the Chicago Bears looks for a receiver during a summer training camp practice at Olivet Nazarene University on July 30, 2010 in Bourbonnais, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass during the 2010 NFC wild-card playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona.