Top 10 Quarterbacks of 2010

In trying to decide how to rank the QBs in this list, I thought and thought and thought, finally figuring out that I was going to go by the Completions for Attempts and the difference between the two. I am going to put all the stats for each QB. I have left some off...most notably Tom Brady. My reasoning for that is I'm confused on how many of the stats are because the Patriots are still cheating; the fact the O-line for the Pats is the strongest in the NFL, allowing Brady to 324 passes of 492 attempted; and what part is due to the fact that his recievers have the softest hands in the NFL. If Tom Brady can prove all his stats are because of him and the help of his line, and not cheating, then I will add him to the list, but until then, Tom Brady stays off of any "good Quarterback" lists I have. I also decided to have 3 honorable mentions in this list because they had outstanding seasons and one was a rookie that outthrew some veterans.


10 - Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts:
I know many people are surprised he's number 10, but he threw 450 completions out of 679 attempts, giving him 220 incompletions and a passer rating of 66.3%. The passer rating is the second best on this list, only to his friend, New Orleans Saints QB, Drew Brees. However, Manning did throw for 4,700 yards, averaging 6.9 yards with each throw. While he did throw 33 touchdowns, he did have 17 interceptions, more than my #3 QB in the 16 games he played

9 - Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons:
Considering the year he had, Matt Ryan had to be on this list. He has taken his team to the playoffs the past couple years and this year, he proved to be a Quarterback to be reckoned with. His 357 completions out of 571 attempts, with a difference of 214, gives him a passer rating of 62.5%. Not bad. In his 16 games, Ryan threw for 3,705 yards, averaging 6.5 yards per pass. He threw 28 touchdowns and only 9 interceptions. One of the 3 on this list with interceptions in the single digits. Give the young man the respect he deserves.

8 - Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints:
The venerable veteran can boast that his passer rating is the highest in the league at 68.1%, several points higher than Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Brees threw 448 completions out of 658 attempts for 4,620 yards, averaging 7 yards and 33 touchdowns, but somewhere in the 210 imcompletions, he threw a second league worse 22 interceptions, but since Brees is the main reason the Saints are contenders every year, Saints fans can forgive him.

7 - Eli Manning, New York Giants:
Eli's 25 interceptions were the worst in the league. He did, however, complete 339 passes out of 539 attempts, with a difference of 200, making his passer rating 62.9%. He threw for 4,002 yards, averaging 7.4 yards. In his 16 games, Manning, the youngest "Prince of Football", threw for 31 touchdowns.

6 - Matt Cassel, Kansas City Cheifs:
Cassel's 58.2% passer rating is the worst on this list, but considering he played 15 games and threw 262 completions of 450 attempts, leaving him only with 188 incompletions, he can boast he was more accurate than Peyton Manning. Cassel has proven that he can play as well, if not better, than his teacher in New England, Tom Brady. His 7 interceptions are impressive, considering the line he had defending him. He threw for 3,116 yards, averaging 6.9 yards each attempt, culminating in 27 touchdowns. Not bad for a former backup QB.

5 - Phillip Rivers, San Diego Chargers:
People who know me know how hard of a decision it was to put Phillip Rivers on my list. Even though he was a Pro-Bowler this year, I still had a hard time, but considering he threw 357 completions out of 541 attempts, the difference of 184 meant he had an honorable passer rating of 66%, slightly under Peyton Manning. Even I have to admit that his 4,710 yard, with 8.7 average yards, is better than Manning. Even his 30 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in the 16 games he played are definately Pro-Bowl worthy. Yes. Even I admit that.

4 - Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens:
I intially wanted to put Flacco at #2 because he brings a grace and a beauty to the position and women love graceful and beautiful things, which is why my choice for #2 is just as good in that department. But, Flacco threw 306 completions out of 489 attempts. And while the 183 incompletions aren't bad; nor is his 62.6% passer rating, he just couldn't go further than #4. And, I'm wondering how a young man who threw 10 interceptions and 25 touchdowns, can't beat Ben Roethlisberger. After all, Flacco threw for 3,622 yards, averaging 7.4 yards each completion in the 16 gmaes he played in.

3 - Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears:
People have spent the past 5 years talking shit about Jay Cutler because he's so low profile. But, consider this: the top quarterbacks that people adore (Brees and Manning brothers) had MORE interceptions this year than the young Bears QB. Even though Peyton Manning's 17 interceptions are only 1 more than Cutler's 16 (equaling to 1 interception a game in a 16 game season, but since he did only play 15 games, he threw 2 in one game), it is still more. In his 15 games played, Jay threw for 3,274 yards, averaging 7.6 yards. He only had 171 incompletions, connecting for 261 completions out of 432 attempts, giving him a passer rating of 60.4%. Sure, not the best rating, but it is higher than Matt Cassel.

2 - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers:
Once again, Rodgers beats out my boy, Jay Cutler. Mostly in part to his 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and throwing for 3,922 yards. Rodgers proved to be the QB Green Bay was hoping he'd be with not just a Super Bowl win over my #1 QB, but in 15 games played (DID HE ACTUALLY PLAY WITH A CONCUSSION!?!?!?!), he threw 312 completions out of 475 attempts. The difference of 163 gives him not just a 65.7% passer rating, but the edge over Jay Cutler. Aaron Rodgers brings the grace and beauty that women love. He makes quarterbacking sexy again.


1 - Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers:
Say what you want about what Roethlisberger alledgedly does off the field, but he proves his worth on the field. Considering the damage he did this season in only 12 games: 240 completions of 389 attempts, a difference of 149 and a passer rating of 61.7%. While it's not as high as Brees or the Mannings or even Rodgers, he did only play 12 games this season. In his shortened season, Roethlisberger threw for 3,200 yard, averaging 8.2 yards with each completion. His 5 interceptions are second only to Tom Brady's 4 interceptions. Sure, he only threw 17 touchdowns, but the Steelers ran a lot more this season. Big Ben deserves this spot. He is a proven leader and his stats, in (and I'll repeat it) 12 games, proves that he is the epitome of a QB.

AND NOW MY HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles:
Sure, Vick's return to football last season was marred by his conviction of illegal dog fighting, but Vick remains as solid as ever. He only played 12 games, completing 233 of 372 passes, a difference of 139, for a passer rating of 62.6% and a total of 3,018 yards, with each completion averaging 8.1 yards. He only threw 6 interceptions while connecting for 21 touchdowns. Proof that Michael Vick is an NFL QB thru and thru. Welcome back, Vick!

Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys:
Romo is an honorable mention because he missed 10 gmaes due to a broken collarbone. But, in the 6 games he did play, he went 148 for 213, a difference of 65, giving him a passer rating of 69.5%. Yes, that is higher than Drew Brees, but Brees did play 10 more games. In his 6 starts, Romo threw 7 interceptions, 11 touchdowns. His 1,605 yards thrown, averaging 7.5 yards, is reasonable, considering he spent most of the season on the injured reserved list. So, while he can't be "Top 10", he deserves a mention.


Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams:
Okay. I'm a little obsessed with Bradford. He ran the Rams' offense like he was a 4/5 year veteran. He was, however, just a rookie. A rookie with impressive stats and I'm not talking the fact that he's 6'4", 228 pounds and a Cherokee warrior. Yes, he attempted 590 passes, only completing 354 of them. Even though he missed 236 passes, for a passer rating only slightly higher than Matt Cassel at 60%, one must remember he was a rookie. Even though Bradford threw for 3,512 yards, averaging 6 yards each completion, he did throw 15 interceptions and only connecting for 18 touchdowns. His stats were impressive enough to give him the "Offensive Player Rookie of the Year" award. Hopefully, the RotY award in football doesn't carry the same curse as the RotY award in baseball. We love Sam Bradford and hope that he gets better and better and the Rams will once again be "The Greatest Show On Turf.

There you have it. My Top 10 Quarterbacks Currently Playing. Issues? Comment below. We can calmly discuss why I don't consider Tom Brady a good QB or why, with as much as I love Tim Tebow, he wasn't included. Have your own addition? Comment below with stats!