Top 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL

1. Tom Brady - New England
A 3-time Super Bowl winner. When he was paired with the best Wide Receiver in the NFL, he set the single season record for Touchdown passes with 50. Even though he was hurt last season, he still ranks at number 1. If Brady's career ended today, he would end up as one of the top QB's in NFL history.

2. Peyton Manning - Indianapolis
The hardest worker in the NFL. Manning will more than likely end his career as the all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns, attempts, completions, hell just about any record for a QB. Brady gets the nod simply because he's played consistently with Troy Brown, David Patten, Deion Branch, and Jabbar Gaffney. As opposed to Manning having Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark and Edgerrin James.

3. Ben Roethlisberger - Pittsburgh
After winning 13 games as a rookie, and 2 Super Bowls to date, Big Ben has emerged into one of the Elite QB's in the league. There's only 3 of them in my opinion, so thats a damn good compliment. Roethlisberger's tough attitude and ability to make plays out of nothing makes him the perfect Quarterback for this beloved franchise. And at 27 years of age, he puts Pittsburgh in contention for a Super Bowl year in and year out.

4. Drew Brees - New Orleans
After the drafting of Phil Rivers in 2004, Chargers fans were all but ready to run Brees out of town. After New Orleans aquired him in 2006 via free agency, Brees revitalized his career. With a chip on his shoulder, and the weight of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, Brees led the league in passing yards with 4,418. Single handedly leading the Saints franchise out of the duldrims and transforming them into a top contender in the NFC.

5. Phil Rivers - San Diego
The all-time leader in NCAA starts with 51, Phil Rivers came to San Diego with alot of experience. After sitting 2 years behind Drew Brees, Rivers was finally handed the reigns in 2006 and led San Diego to a 14-2 mark and AFC Championship appearance. The following year, Rivers would lead San Diego to another AFC Championship appearance only to lose to the Patriots again despite playing with a torn ACL. In 2008, he would go on to lead the NFL in passing Touchdowns and passer rating.

6. Kurt Warner - Arizona
With one of the quickest releases in NFL history, and 2 NFL MVP awards under his belt, Warner proved he still had some gas left in the tank - leading the Cardinals to the Super Bowl in 2008. At age 37, he remains one of the to QB's in the league. One of the more respected players in the NFL, Warner should look forward to a HOF calling in his future.

7. Jay Cutler - Chicago
With one of the stronger arms in the NFL, Cutler is one of two Quarterbacks on this list to not even come close to reaching his full potential. A saavy leader with poise in the pocket, Cutler has all the tools to be considered elite someday. Hence the words "someday". After being traded to Chicago in the offseason, Cutler will move up north with an aging yet tenacious defense. A Pro Bowl selection in '08, Cutler is coming off his best professional year and I honestly think he'll lead Chicago to a NFC North crown.

8. Eli Manning - New York Giants
Manning struggled his first year in the Big Apple, but since he led NY to a Super Bowl victory over the 18-0 Patriots, he's proved that he's a franchise quarterback. Although Plaxico Burress is gone, expect Eli to lead the Giants to another Playoff appearance. Never one to put up gaudy stats, he simply wins football games. With Manning at the helm, the Giants are steady contenders in the tough NFC.

9. Matt Ryan - Atlanta
The "other" guy on this list with untapped potential, Ryan single handedly led Atlanta to a playoff appearance in 2008. Aside from transforming Roddy White into a top Receiver, Ryan showed his uncanny leadership abilities and poise in taking Atlanta from a 4-12 mark to an 11-5 record in 2008. The reigning Rookie of the Year, Ryan looks to return Atlanta to the NFC playoffs.

10. Tony Romo - Dallas
A true playmaker with Favre-esque qualities in his ability to make plays, Romo has all the tools necesary to become a Super Bowl quarterback. His only downfall is his lack there off leadership. With a talented team around him in 2009, expect the Cowboys to make great strides. If they miss the playoffs however, i wouldn't expect #9 to be a Cowboys for long.