Thursday, July 14, 2011

The top guys that make the NFL what it is...

10. Tony Romo- He might be a little overrated, but Romo is still a talented QB nevertheless. Thanks to the smarts of Sean Payton in 2003, the Cowboys brought this undrafted free agent in and he is now America's Team franchise QB. Romo is a three time Pro Bowl selection, but was injured much of the 2010 season. Despite the injury, Romo was able to throw for 1,605 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. If Romo can fully heal from injury, expect the Cowboys to get where they couldn't last year.

9. Matt Ryan- Even though Ryan has only been in the league for three years, he has led the Falcons to two playoff appearances. Unfortunately, neither of those have been wins but Ryan still led Atlanta to three straight winning seasons for the first time in franchise history. Last season, Ryan led the Falcons to a 13-3 record, which was the best in the NFC. He also threw 3,705 yards, 28 touchdowns, and nine interceptions on his way to his first Pro Bowl selection. The Falcons are on the cusp of a Super Bowl, which is amazing considering all the franchise went through after Michael Vick and it is because of Ryan that they are in this position.

8. Joe Flacco- Apart of one of the most under rated offenses in the NFL, Flacco has become one of the most consistent QB's in the league. In just three seasons, Flacco has led the Ravens to a 5-3 playoff record and has become the most successful QB in franchise history. Despite not being elected to the Pro Bowl in his career, Flacco had 3,622 yards, 25 touchdowns, and ten interceptions in 2010. The Ravens heated rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, say that Baltimore will not win a Super Bowl in Flacco's lifetime. They might want to retract their statements because if Flacco starts playing with a chip on his shoulder, he will be scary.

7. Michael Vick- One of the most controversial players in the league, Vick had one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history last season. Vick has been a four time Pro Bowl selection in his eight year career with the Falcons and Eagles. In 2010, Vick finished the season with 3,018 yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions despite only playing 12 games. He also was voted to the Pro Bowl and was named the Comeback Player of the Year. For most of the season, Vick was a MVP candidate and before the lockout the Eagles made him their franchise player.

6. Ben Roethlisberger- He might have the most feared defense in the league, but Roethlisberger is a high caliber QB nevertheless. Roethlisberger has not been to a Pro Bowl so far in his career, but he has helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls in four seasons. Last season, despite being suspended for the first four games of the season, Roethilsberger had 3,200 yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions on the way to a spot in Super Bowl XLV.

5. Philip Rivers- The Chargers finished 33rd in special teams this past season, but Rivers had another great year. Rivers has been to three Pro Bowls in his seven year career with San Diego. In 2010, the Chargers had one of the best passing offenses in the league as Rivers threw for 4,710 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He also had the most passing yards through the most ten games in NFL history and if the Chargers can get a running game, then they will be in the Super Bowl.

4. Drew Brees- The emotional leader of the Saints, Brees makes up his stature in passing yards. Brees has been a five time Pro Bowl selection and a three time All-Pro selection in his nine year career with the Chargers and Saints. Brees also appeared on the Madden 11 and shook the "curse" throwing for 4,620 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions on his way to making his third straight Pro Bowl. With Brees at the helm, the team once called the 'Aints could build a dynasty.

3. Aaron Rodgers- Once in the shadow of the great Brett Favre, Rodgers has emerged as one of the greatest QB's in league history. Through Rodgers first two seasons as the starting QB in Green Bay, he set an NFL record by becoming the only QB to throw for 4,000 yards in his first two seasons while also making his lone Pro Bowl appearance in 2009. On his way to Super Bowl XLV, Rodgers threw for 3,922 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Rodgers won the MVP award, something Ol' #4 never did.

2. Peyton Manning- When his career is all said and done, Manning might be the greatest QB of all time. In Manning's 13 year career, he has been selected to 11 Pro Bowls and five first team All-Pros. Despite many injuries to key players like Pierre Garcon and Dallas Clark, Manning threw for 4,700 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. Manning is probably the most serious player on the field, but get a camera on him and he is one of the most exuberant players in the league.

1. Tom Brady- The only QB that I would compare to Joe Montana, Brady is the greatest ever to wear the red, white, and blue. On top of his three Super Bowl championships, Brady has also been to six Pro Bowls and has been a two time first team All-Pro. Brady helped the Patriots to the best record in the NFL when he passed for 3,900 yards, 36 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Brady was named the top player of 2011 by his peers and afterwards he called his archenemies Peyton Manning the greatest QB in NFL history.

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