NFL Power Rankings: The Best Quarterbacks in the League on a Monopoly Board

We've all played Monopoly with a group of friends and family. It's a cherished American game, and there simply isn't much that's better than that game.

There also isn't much better than the NFL and quarterback debates.

So what happens when Monopoly, the NFL and quarterback debates are mixed together?

Huge explosions. 

Here is the NFL QB Debate Monopoly board. It sounds crazy and confusing, but let's not waste any more time.

If this list doesn't make you want to advance to Go and collect $200, then nothing will!

The Utilities: Tim Tebow and Michael Vick

Electric Company: Tim Tebow

Water Works: Michael Vick

In Monopoly, the utilities are probably the most unorthodox properties. You can't build on them, and the chances of winning with just these properties are very slim. The highest rent that a player can charge on these properties is $120, and in order for that to happen a player must roll a 12 onto the property, making it one of the more difficult properties to win with.

They are valuable properties to have but are not sustainable in the long run.

There is no question that Tebow and Vick are the most unorthodox quarterbacks in the league. Vick's explosive running style and Tebow's unbelievable leadership abilities are unmatched. They are valuable in their own ways and provide plenty of excitement on the field.

However, these two quarterbacks are not sustainable in the long run. Vick's constant tendency to turn the ball over and get hurt has made it nearly impossible for him to stay on the field for a long period of time.

Finally, Tebow's inconsistency throwing the ball has been subject to plenty of criticism, and many feel that he's not the long-term answer for the Broncos despite his undeniable ability to miraculously win games.  

The Railroads: Matt Hasselbeck, Carson Palmer, Rex Grossman and Matt Cassel

Reading Railroad: Matt Hasselbeck

Pennsylvania Railroad: Carson Palmer

B&O Railroad: Rex Grossman

Short Line: Matt Cassel

The railroads are probably the most dependable group of properties in Monopoly. Having all four of them means that every time someone has to pay rent, they have to pay $200. Since they are on every corner of the board, this means that having the railroads is equivalent to a constant stream of income.

They are most similar to the grizzled veteran quarterback. He may not lead you to a Super Bowl, but he'll be a dependable asset for your franchise. Get some help around the quarterback and boom, they may end up in the Super Bowl like Rex Grossman and Matt Hasselbeck did several years ago.

Because they've been around for so long, teams know exactly what they're getting with Hasselbeck, Palmer, Grossman and Cassel. They've had success at some point in their careers and all have eclipsed their heyday. 

The Purples: Kevin Kolb and Josh Freeman

Mediterranean: Josh Freeman

Baltic: Kevin Kolb

Nobody likes the purple properties. They don't generate much revenue, and they're very hard to win with unless they are accompanied by other good monopolies which generate higher amounts of revenue. Even with hotels, these properties don't bring in a lot of money.

Just like the two purple properties, even at their best Kolb and Freeman can't deliver Super Bowls for their respective franchises, unless they have plenty of help. 

And in some cases they need more help than they already have. Kolb has the best receiver in the game in Larry Fitzgerald but had a tough start to the season which put them away quickly. Freeman, on the other hand, has to taken a major step back in his development despite having LeGarrette Blount on his team. 

The Light Blues: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andy Dalton and Christian Ponder

Oriental: Christian Ponder

Vermont: Andy Dalton

Connecticut: Ryan Fitzpatrick

The light blues are another set of properties that need to be accompanied by other monopolies in order to win the game. They have more value than the purples and have higher upside, but they still can't get you the victory all by themselves.

Similarly, Fitzpatrick, Dalton and Ponder are quarterbacks who are not going to win a Super Bowl without some serious help. All three have major upside, though. Fitzpatrick's high football IQ, Dalton's play as a rookie and Ponder's pocket presence are all aspects that many teams desire. 

That being said, don't expect these guys to pull off a Tom Brady and make the playoffs without any significant help. 

The Pinks: Alex Smith, Cam Newton and Sam Bradford

Virginia: Alex Smith

States: Cam Newton

St. Charles: Sam Bradford

Having the pink properties is a step toward victory in Monopoly. First of all, there is a Chance card that sends other people to St. Charles, and if there are houses or a hotel there it may mean major profits.

The chances for winning increase with these properties. That being said, a monopolist may want to have some extra cash just in case because the revenues aren't that high. In short, help is needed to win with these properties, but not as much as one would need with the light blues.

Alex Smith, Cam Newton and Sam Bradford are great fits for the pinks because they've demonstrated that they can be great quarterbacks but often find it difficult to win games without help on their team. Alex Smith finally has a great head coach, a solid running game and some reliable receivers making plays for him in San Francisco. As a result, his 49ers are NFC West champions. 

Newton and Bradford, on the other hand, play for atrocious teams but provide hope for the future because of their stellar play. If Newton is surrounded by some players that can actually play defense, he'll be able to win more games and perhaps make a run for the playoffs.

Bradford almost led the Rams to the NFC West crown last season. He's been held back because of injuries and unskilled receivers this season, but the former No. 1 overall pick will thrive once the Rams find him some help. Even without major help, he can still lead the Rams to a wild card spot because of his talent. 

The Oranges: Mark Sanchez, Jay Cutler and Matt Stafford

New York: Mark Sanchez

Tennessee: Jay Cutler

St. James: Matt Stafford

Ask any person who plays Monopoly regularly, and they'll tell you that the oranges are the most valuable properties to build on. They are only $100 per house, and players frequently land on them because of the fact that when people go to Jail the chances of rolling a 6, 8, or 9 are high.

This means they land on the oranges frequently. The rents are also high enough to knock people out of the game. 

So how do Sanchez, Cutler and Stafford fit in?

They provide the most bang for buck. They don't get Brady or Manning money, but all three of these guys are capable of winning a Super Bowl.

Sanchez has won four playoff games, all on the road, in his short NFL career. He is like Tebow late in games except he has a tighter spiral and can play the quarterback position better than he can. 

Cutler led the Bears to the NFC championship last season, and if he hadn't gotten hurt, it sure looked like the Bears were postseason locks.

Finally, Stafford and Calvin Johnson have revitalized the Lions and are trying to make the playoffs for the first time in a long time. Don't be surprised if this Lions team does some damage in January either!

The Reds: Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub

Illinois: Joe Flacco

Indiana: Matt Ryan

Kentucky: Matt Schaub

The red monopolies are highly valuable. There is a reason why it costs $150 to build one house on each property. They generate a lot of money, and they can guarantee victory for monopolist if they can get lucky and actually have people land on their properties.

Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub fit the mold of the red properties because they are guys that haven't won a Super Bowl yet, but they have the talent to win it within the next few years. All they need is a few breaks, and they can win themselves a ring. 

The Yellows: Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger and Drew Brees

Marvin Gardens: Peyton Manning

Ventnor: Ben Roethlisberger

Atlantic: Drew Brees

If you thought the reds were good, the yellows are even better! It's the same price to build houses as the reds, except the rent on them is a lot higher. Having the yellows and the financial assets to build can easily guarantee a victory.

Like the yellow properties, Peyton Manning, Big Ben and Drew Brees embody greatness. They have a combined four Super Bowl rings, and that number can increase this year.

The Steelers, Colts and Saints know that with these guys on their team they will always stay competitive if they're healthy. 

The Greens: Eli Manning, Tony Romo and Philip Rivers

Pennsylvania: Eli Manning

North Carolina: Tony Romo

Pacific: Philip Rivers

These properties may seem more valuable than the yellows or the reds, but they really aren't. They are too expensive to build on, and the reward for building on them is not that much greater than the reward for building on yellows or reds.

However, if a player has the financial resources to build here, they can easily knock everyone out.

Like the greens, Manning, Romo and Rivers don't always guarantee victories. They can have their moments when they fail to win the big one. 

That being said, they have the talent to eventually win one day. Eli Manning has his ring and then followed it up with some inconsistent seasons. This year he is shining again. 

Tony Romo has been a steady quarterback throughout his career but has always been marred by a bad play here and there that has prevented him from winning big games.

Finally, Philip Rivers has shown this year that sometimes he can be a legendary quarterback and other times he's a bum. 

The Blues: Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady

Park Place: Aaron Rodgers

Boardwalk: Tom Brady

These are the cream of the crop. They are the most coveted properties on the board. Everyone knows about Boardwalk and Park Place. With these pair, monopolists will more likely than not be able to win or at least have a great shot of winning.

Doesn't this describe Rodgers and Brady perfectly?