Jay Cutler, Vince Young and the Douchiest Quarterbacks in the NFL

You and I both know they're out there.

Whether it's what they say, or how they act, the NFL has its share of quarterbacks that leave you going, "Are you kidding me?" Some almost are so ridiculous it's laughable, and others cross the line and become sickening, making it nearly impossible to respect or root for them.

If Brett Favre hadn't just filed his retirement papers, he would probably be at the top of this list, which is reserved for active players. But here are the best of the best. The douchiest quarterbacks in the NFL:

6. Troy Smith, San Francisco

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ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 26: Troy Smith #1 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 26, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the 49ers 25-17. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Dude may have been a former Heisman Trophy winner, but to pop off and go at it with Mike Singletary is a joke. Singletary's coaching ability is a completely different subject (which can be discussed at another time). Bottomline, he's in charge and Smith needed someone to remind him he's lucky to even be a backup in the NFL.

5. Derek Anderson, Arizona

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 12: Quarterback Derek Anderson #3 of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 12, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals def

I'm sure you do take this s--- serious Derek, but there's no need to explode about a stupid question.

Anderson's found a way to hang around, but he'll be relegated to backup status soon enough if Arizona gets smart and either grabs Donovan McNabb this offseason or drafts a quarterback. 

4. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 15: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Heinz Field on January 15, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregor

He may be a great quarterback, and may have already won two Super Bowls, but his alleged behavior with women definitely qualifies him.

3. Donovan McNabb, Washington

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins on the sidelines against play against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

In any other profession if you don't produce your employers find someone who can do the job better.

For McNabb, though, this doesn't apply apparently. He felt "disrespected."

Ironic. It's these kinds of players who talk about being "team first" guys and "doing whatever it takes to help the team win." But the minute a coach decides to bench them because they're trying to win a game, then this doesn't apply anymore.


 

2. Jay Cutler, Chicago

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 16: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears smiles late in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field on January 16, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Da

He's got an attractive girlfriend and has the Bears on the cusp of the Super Bowl, but the man has zero interest in being liked and would rather not even waste time talking football. When asked about the Bears game last week with Seattle, Cutler's response? Business as usual.

"Sorry, there is nothing usual about NFL playoff business for a team that hasn't conducted any in four years," wrote David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune. "That's like a college-bound kid saying the SAT is no bigger than a spelling test."

1. Vince Young, Tennessee

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Quarteback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans warms up for the game with the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

OK, let me get this straight.

You say you're a starting quarterback in the NFL, but you can't handle fans booing you. Before this season, you get in an altercation at a Dallas strip club.

Then you cap it off by fighting with your coach after a game and storming out of the locker room.

Of course. Makes total sense. Maybe life can return to normal if he moves back to Austin, where he'll be coddled and looked after.