NFL: Ranking the Top 10 Quarterbacks

Whenever you talk about the NFL, inevitably the quarterback comes up and rightfully so. The quarterback is the most important position on the field. Football may be a team game, but if you don’t have a great quarterback, the odds are stacked against you.

Quarterbacks have become even more important recently as the league has become more pass orientated. In 2009, 10 quarterbacks threw for over 4,000 yards. The previous high was seven and in 2000 there were only three. There is pressure to select one at the top of the draft even though they have the highest “bust” rate of any position, but experts say you can’t pass up the opportunity to draft a possible “franchise quarterback.” They sell tickets and win games. They are the superstars of the leagues. Here are my Top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL right now.

10. Tony Romo

Romo finally got the monkey off his back last season, winning his first career playoff game.

9. Donovan McNabb

The Redskins will love the consistency that McNabb will bring to the position that they have been lacking for years.

8. Eli Manning

Eli has made major strides in the past few season and had his best statistical season in 2009. Now the question becomes if he can take that next step and join the ranks of the NFL’s elite.

7. Brett Favre

The old gunslinger had arguably his best season last year. To do it again at age 41 (on Oct. 10th) is a tall task especially without Sidney Rice for half the season.

6. Phillip Rivers

He has proven he is one of the league’s best. Now he has to get it done in the postseason.

5. Aaron Rodgers

He has quickly ascended to the the elite making Green Bay fans forget about that No. 4 guy.

4. Ben Roethlisberger

Even with off the field troubles, you can’t ignore two Super Bowl rings.

3. Drew Brees

You could make the case that he deserves to be higher.

2. Tom Brady

Two years removed from ACL surgery, Brady should be even better this season.

1. Peyton Manning

Peyton remains at the top, but after his shaky Super Bowl performance the gap is closer than ever.