NFL Frankenstein: Building the Perfect Player: Quarterback Edition
Today, the week-long Dr. Frankenstein series comes to an end. It's been a fun little project to write, and even though it hasn't garnered much in the way of popularity I'm pretty happy with it. If you want to go back and check out the past days I'm going to post links to all of them on the last slide.
Anyway, today we finally get to the quarterback. As a Vikings fan, I can tell you how important it is to have a quality signal caller back there. This might be the most important position on the field, and with that in mind, let's get down to building the ultimate NFL quarterback.
Head: Peyton Manning
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Usually I separate this into brain and either eyes or mouth, but I feel like I have to just package that all together into Manning. He is probably the most intelligent player in the league and can read a defense better than anyone. Not only that, his communication on the line of scrimmage is unparalleled.
With this man's head resting on the athletic shoulders of our monster, he will be able to use Manning's encyclopedia like knowledge of the game of football to put all of his physical tools to work and become the best quarterback in the NFL.
Body: Brady Quinn
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Let's be clear, in no way do I think that Quinn is a quality starter in the NFL. However, the young man does have the body of a Greek god. Usually you see quarterbacks who are in shape, but not completely shredding like the skill position players around them.
Quinn breaks that mold and sports one of the most impressive physiques in the NFL, not just at the quarterback position. With this body carved from marble our monster will stand tall in the pocket and look good doing it.
Heart: Brett Favre
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There's no player in the NFL that plays with more emotion than Favre. It's the reason people love him. He plays like a fan, which means he acts like every game is the most important one he's ever played. Whether you love or hate the man (and for the record I'm of the later opinion), you have to admit that he always gives his team everything he has.
Putting together Favre's desire and Manning's head in our player is going to create a guy who can harness that energy and use it intelligently, which will cut down on the many turnovers Favre tends to generate.
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Right Arm: Drew Brees
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Brees is one of the most accurate passers in the game, but can also sling it with the best of him. Currently, he has a 70 percent completion rate, which will make it two straight years he's posted such a high number. You know the man can rack up the yards because he's lead one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL since he's come to the Saints.
With this Super Bowl winner's right arm slinging the ball all over the field, our monster is going to tear teams apart through the air and demolishing every record there is.
Left Arm: Matt Leinart
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Again, in no way am I saying that Leinart is a great NFL quarterback; however, he does have a decent arm, and since I can't use a player more than once, I'm not going to be able to use the obvious choice at this spot. While our monster will usually use his right arm to throw the ball down field, it will an advantage to have two NFL caliber arms instead of one.
With both arms capable of making throws, he'll be able to throw from any angle and not have to reset when running to either side of the field. The left arm won't be used as much, but it will be very helpful.
Hands: Aaron Rodgers
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In his career, Rodgers has never lost a fumble while running the ball and has only had six total fumbles. And this isn't a guy who never runs the ball. Rodgers is a very capable runner in his own right and has gotten at least four rushing touchdowns the past two years. This great ball security is going to come in handy when our monster takes off on the run.
We can rest assured that when our man uses his amazing speed, he will be able to hold onto the ball at all times.
Legs: Ben Roethlisberger
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Big Ben is a giant man who can shake off pass rushers like flies. This ability to elude in the pocket comes from his immensely strong base. He isn't the best rusher, but he does a great job of staying upright and giving his receivers time to get open. With his huge legs on our monster, he will be able to stand tall in the pocket no matter how much pressure is coming at him.
Feet: Michael Vick
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This pick couldn't of gone to anyone else. Vick is one the most electrifying players in the NFL and is the best running quarterback to ever live. His ability to take off and make huge plays has never been seen to this level before in the league.
With his feet on our guy, he will be able to take off when things get hairy and make huge gains. In fact, if I were the coach, I might just tell him to run all the time; that's how good I think Vick is.
Overview
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So there you have it, the ultimate quarterback in the NFL. Do you think I missed anybody? If so, feel free to tell me about it in the playoffs. Also, if you missed any of the other Dr. Frankenstein series, go ahead and check them here:
Offensive Line: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/488753-nfl-frankenstein-building-the-perfect-player-offensive-line-edition
Defensive Line: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/489751-nfl-frankenstein-building-the-perfect-player-defensive-line-edition
Running Back: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/490898-nfl-frankenstein-building-the-perfect-player-running-back-edition
Linebacker: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/491786-2010-11-nfl-frankenstein-building-the-perfect-player-linebacker-edition
Wide Receiver: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/492587-nfl-frankenstein-building-the-perfect-player-wide-receiver-edition
Defensive Back: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/493176-nfl-frankenstein-building-the-perfect-player-defensive-back-edition
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