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Prisco's Top 100 players: Ranking all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks
There is nothing better than arguing quarterbacks. At CBSSports.com, we've had our fair share of quarterback debates over dinners, and, of course, much of it has centered on Seattle's Russell Wilson. Some will say I am a Wilson hater, which leads to the debate. Not true. I think he's good. Others I work with think he's great. Time will tell.
But that's what makes talking quarterbacks so much fun. It leads to thought and debate and arguing and angry fans. That's what I expect my rankings here of the league's starting quarterbacks will do: provoke debate. Aaron Rodgers stays in the top spot, followed by Tom Brady. Where's Wilson? Take a look. You might be surprised how high he is on my rankings.
1. Aaron Rodgers QB / Green Bay Packers
He had a down year in 2015, but he is still the best in football. I expect a big bounce-back season in 2016.
2. Tom Brady QB / New England Patriots
Does he get better with age? Will he ever slow down? He just keeps on rolling -- and winning.
3. Ben Roethlisberger QB / Pittsburgh Steelers
He was banged up last season and his numbers were down. But he will be back in a big way in 2016.
4. Cam Newton QB / Carolina Panthers
He was the league MVP for a reason. He led the Panthers to the Super Bowl and a big reason was because he improved as a pocket passer.
5. Carson Palmer QB / Arizona Cardinals
He came back from 2014 ACL surgery to have a big year for the Cardinals, taking them to the NFC Championship Game. He just didn't get it done that day against Carolina, and will take that into 2016.
6. Drew Brees QB / New Orleans Saints
He's older and not the same guy he used to be, but he's close. He led the NFL in passing yards, continuing to roll up big numbers.
7. Andrew Luck QB / Indianapolis Colts
He had a tough season in 2015, with injuries limiting him. He also didn't play well when he was on the field, but there were reasons. He will bounce back.
8. Russell Wilson QB / Seattle Seahawks
He improved greatly as a pocket passer as the team leaned on him more in 2015. That's something they need to do even more moving forward. He's ready for it.
9. Philip Rivers QB / San Diego Chargers
It's a shame his offense had so many injuries last season. Even behind a beat-up line, he still was able to put up some nice numbers and compete. That's the Rivers way.
10. Eli Manning QB / New York Giants
In his second season in Ben McAdoo's offense, he seemed much more comfortable. With McAdoo now the head coach, it should stay that way for the two-time Super Bowl winner.
11. Tony Romo QB / Dallas Cowboys
He suffered two broken collarbones that limited him in 2015. He's said to be back healthy again, which is huge for the Cowboys. Romo can still get it done.
Read more and see the rest of the list: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-top-100-players-ranking-all-32-nfl-starting-quarterbacks/
There is nothing better than arguing quarterbacks. At CBSSports.com, we've had our fair share of quarterback debates over dinners, and, of course, much of it has centered on Seattle's Russell Wilson. Some will say I am a Wilson hater, which leads to the debate. Not true. I think he's good. Others I work with think he's great. Time will tell.
But that's what makes talking quarterbacks so much fun. It leads to thought and debate and arguing and angry fans. That's what I expect my rankings here of the league's starting quarterbacks will do: provoke debate. Aaron Rodgers stays in the top spot, followed by Tom Brady. Where's Wilson? Take a look. You might be surprised how high he is on my rankings.
1. Aaron Rodgers QB / Green Bay Packers
He had a down year in 2015, but he is still the best in football. I expect a big bounce-back season in 2016.
2. Tom Brady QB / New England Patriots
Does he get better with age? Will he ever slow down? He just keeps on rolling -- and winning.
3. Ben Roethlisberger QB / Pittsburgh Steelers
He was banged up last season and his numbers were down. But he will be back in a big way in 2016.
4. Cam Newton QB / Carolina Panthers
He was the league MVP for a reason. He led the Panthers to the Super Bowl and a big reason was because he improved as a pocket passer.
5. Carson Palmer QB / Arizona Cardinals
He came back from 2014 ACL surgery to have a big year for the Cardinals, taking them to the NFC Championship Game. He just didn't get it done that day against Carolina, and will take that into 2016.
6. Drew Brees QB / New Orleans Saints
He's older and not the same guy he used to be, but he's close. He led the NFL in passing yards, continuing to roll up big numbers.
7. Andrew Luck QB / Indianapolis Colts
He had a tough season in 2015, with injuries limiting him. He also didn't play well when he was on the field, but there were reasons. He will bounce back.
8. Russell Wilson QB / Seattle Seahawks
He improved greatly as a pocket passer as the team leaned on him more in 2015. That's something they need to do even more moving forward. He's ready for it.
9. Philip Rivers QB / San Diego Chargers
It's a shame his offense had so many injuries last season. Even behind a beat-up line, he still was able to put up some nice numbers and compete. That's the Rivers way.
10. Eli Manning QB / New York Giants
In his second season in Ben McAdoo's offense, he seemed much more comfortable. With McAdoo now the head coach, it should stay that way for the two-time Super Bowl winner.
11. Tony Romo QB / Dallas Cowboys
He suffered two broken collarbones that limited him in 2015. He's said to be back healthy again, which is huge for the Cowboys. Romo can still get it done.
Read more and see the rest of the list: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-top-100-players-ranking-all-32-nfl-starting-quarterbacks/
