Julio Pwns Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here's how I would rank the current top 50 QB's. Of course there are only 32 starting QB's in the NFL and with rookies coming in it's obvious that some of these guys are going to be back-ups and what-not. However, these are the most eligible QB's fit to lead a team currently.I've taken pretty much all parameters into account. Consistency, contribution to wins, experience, athletic ability, injuries, and etc.(The *'s are upcoming free agents and the +'s are QB's that I believe have the best chance at increasing their value next season.)First Tier: EliteA: 01. Aaron Rodgers, Packers 02. Drew Brees, Saints* 03. Tom Brady, Patriots 04. Peyton Manning, ColtsB: 05. Eli Manning, Giants 06. Ben Roethlishberger, SteelersSecond Tier: Above AverageA: 07. Tony Romo, Cowboys 08. Philip Rivers, Chargers 09. Michael Vick, Eagles10. Matt Schaub, Texans11. Matt Ryan, Falcons12. Matthew Stafford, Lions +B:13. Jay Cutler, Bears14. Joe Flacco, RavensThird Tier: AverageA: 15. Cam Newton, Panthers +16. Alex Smith, 49ers*B:17. Carson Palmer, Raiders18. Matt Hasselbeck, Titans19. Josh Freeman, Buccaneers +20. Andy Dalton, Bengals +21. Matt Cassel, Chiefs22. Mark Sanchez, Jets23. Jason Campbell, Raiders*24. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills25. Sam Bradford, Rams +C:26. Kevin Kolb, Cardinals27. Donovan McNabb*28. David Garrard*29. Kyle Orton, Chiefs*Fourth Tier: Below Average30. Tarvaris Jackson, Seahawks31. Colt McCoy, Browns +32. Tim Tebow, Broncos +33. Matt Moore, Dolphins34. Matt Flynn, Packers* +35. Jake Locker, Titans36. Vince Young, Eagles*37. Chad Henne, Dolphins*38. Matt Leinart, Texans39. Christian Ponder, Vikings +40. T.J. Yates, Texans41. Rex Grossman, Redskins*42. John Skelton, Cardinals43. Blaine Gabbert, Jaguars +44. Jimmy Clausen, Panthers45. Mike Kafka, Eagles46. Brady Quinn, Broncos*47. Seneca Wallace, Browns48. John Beck, Redskins*49. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers50. Ryan Mallett, PatriotsNo Brian Hoyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creative Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I think so. The reason why I made A, B, and C list is because I believe those QB's are a lot closer to each other than the rest in that tier. Honestly, there's not a whole lot that separates Tony Romo, who I ranked 7th from Matthew Stafford, who I ranked 12th. They're very close in my opinion.Now, Joe Flacco and Jay Cutler... I think there is a clear dividing line between them and the QB's I put in the A list.Vick had an outside shot at the MVP last season and he did not have a bad season by any standards last year.And seriously? You're going to act like he's not a dangerous athlete? I don't care if you don't like the guy or don't agree with him, but to undermine his athleticism and running ability is absurd. He's the best rushing QB of all time.Dharma comes into every thread and makes ridiculous statements, it's all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_D Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Dharma comes into every thread and makes ridiculous statements, it's all good It's all good, I agree. I still need to answer him when I think he's a wee bit off base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Pwns Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Maybe if it was 2004-06. Vick hasn't been anymore dangerous than Ryan since and will continue to decline like he did this year.Ten yard scrambles don't make you dangerous.Tell me you're joking. 2010 was the best year of his career. And he did it all in 12 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Sure they do if it's 3rd or 4th down in the red zone or needing a first down anywhere on the field to be exact.Not Dangerous: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Exploder Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 No Brian Hoyer?I wanted to put Brian Hoyer and Josh Johson in, but I felt more obligated to include Colin Kaepernick and Ryan Mallet and I wanted to make it a clean 50. Realistically, I would have a list of 52 and Brian Hoyer would be at #49, Josh Johnson at #50, Colin Kaepernick at #51, and Ryan Mallett at #52. The only reason they're so low is because they are practically rookies with little to no playing time at the professional level. However, I feel that Kaepernick and Mallett have a much higher potential than Hoyer and Johnson, so I wanted to put them on the list.Not Dangerous:Oh this is fun.Not Dangerous: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Tell me you're joking. 2010 was the best year of his career. And he did it all in 12 games.He never before, and never will after have another year anything close to that.People want to knock Ryan for his playoff losses. But MV hasn't won a playoff game going on 8 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Pwns Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 He never before, and never will after have another year anything close to that.People want to knock Ryan for his playoff losses. But MV hasn't won a playoff game going on 8 yearsI'm not knocking Matt Ryan for anything I think he is a good QB and cant wait until the day that we can put him on the top of that list. You made the idiotic statement that Vick hasn't been dangerous since 2006 and I proved it false. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I'm not knocking Matt Ryan for anything I think he is a good QB and cant wait until the day that we can put him on the top of that list. You made the idiotic statement that Vick hasn't been dangerous since 2006 and I proved it false.Not really. 14-10 in 2 seasons isn't exactly dangerous. 39 passing TD's, 20 INT's, 10 rushing TD's, 20 fumbles in that time. Not exactly lighting it up where it counts. At least he's fun to watch though.And that's what he's equated to since 2006 Edited February 21, 2012 by Dharma Initiative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I clearly listed more parameters than that buddy. I placed Vick higher, because he's more dangerous. You might not agree with the list, but surely you would agree that they should both be ranked in the same category.You know, Vick started AND completed 10 games last year- missed 3 games entirely. Hard to be dangerous when you're not playing. Think that was Dharma's point. At some point, every single person defending Vick says " if he stays healthy for a full season" Well, he won't- he missed 3 games in 10, 4 games in 11, though he didn't always miss games here, he was always too beat up to be effective by the second half of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 You know, Vick started AND completed 9 games last year- missed 4 games entirely. Hard to be dangerous when you're not playing. Think that was Dharma's point. At some point, every single person defending Vick says " if he stays healthy for a full season" Well, he won't- he missed 3 games in 10, 4 games in 11, though he didn't always miss games here, he was always too beat up to be effective by the second half of the year.I don't believe he's ever played in 16 games in a season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I don't believe he's ever played in 16 games in a seasonHe did once- in 06. He set the QB rushing title, and finished 2-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martyr Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Okay list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOCTHEFALCONFAN™ Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 He77, its bleacherreport....who gives a F*ck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I like where Matt Ryan is on this list. He would be higher if the Oline was better and the recievers didn't have butterfingers. Seriosly. We would have been 12-4 if the recievers caught the ball. We woul have had the Texans game, and the first Bucs game back.Don't forget the Saints game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcster Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I think Ryan should be placed where he is. I would put Peyton Manning above Ryan (yes, Manning can still ball) and consider moving Schaub a spot lower. Stafford outperformed Ryan in pretty much evern category...by a lot. It's hard to make a case about him being below Ryan. Stafford, as of now, is a better QB. He has the intangibles that Ryan has, plus a better deep ball.So was this posted?Alas my friend, you were "almost" correct in your evaluation but, you made a critical error! You forgot that a gifted athlete with a rocket arm only makes for "a gifted athlete with a rocket arm"! It does NOT make for an intelligent student of the game that has mastered reading defenses and the nuances of the game (see: NFL quarterback "definition" and "with coaching futures" i.e. Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan). Stafford does NOT repeat, does NOT have these same abilities (see: Michael Vick "fast athlete with a rocket arm"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 To the OP's question, "Where is Matt Ryan?" He is the quarterback for the Falcons now and in the future. Be prepared for his new contract and he will not lose it to illegal activity. Get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Don't forget the Saints game.don't forget what the saints can do to the falcons when a little defense shows up- total absolute destruction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 ryan is a decent QB but c'mon what do yall expect him to be one of the oh so coveted elite QBs? they don't grow on trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Even Bleed Red Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 To the OP's question, "Where is Matt Ryan?" He is the quarterback for the Falcons now and in the future. Be prepared for his new contract and he will not lose it to illegal activity. Get over it.What are you talking about? I'm quite literally confused. Get over what? By "Where is Matt Ryan?" I meant where is Matt Ryan placed on that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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