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The quarterback is the captain of the offense and one of the most important players on the team. Teams can be made by a quarterback and can be broken due to the lack of a good quarterback. So here I present my ranking of all the starting quarterbacks in the entire NFL.

1. Cornell "King" Henry Philadelphia Eagles
Career- 451 of 701 (64.3%) for 4254 yards 30 TDs 11 Ints 88.7 QB Rating

King Henry has been called a product of his supporting cast (best young runningback in the league and top WR), but regardless his stats prove that he is the best QB in the league.

2. Edward Carlomin III Washington Redskins
Career- 458 of 732 (62.6%) for 4889 yards 32 TDs 16 Ints 87.5 QB Rating

Edward has struggled in 2011 and he faltered greatly in the 2010 playoffs throwing 3 interceptions to the Eagles, but he is an excellent quarterback in general making him the number 2 best QB.

3. Jack London Buffalo Bills
Career- 442 of 706 (62.6%) for 4340 yards 30 TDs 15 Ints 85.1 QB Rating

Jack didn't have a great 2010 season, but in the playoffs he led his 10-6 team from the wildcard round all the way to the superbowl to upset the Eagles 27-20. London is tearing it up so far this season and could eventually usurp the King.

4. Alex Vincent Pittsburgh Steelers
Career- 483 of 828 (58.3%) for 5307 yards 31 TDs 16 Ints 81.8 QB Rating

Alex received the highest contract in the offseason ($132.52 Mill over 6 years) of any player for good reason; he is the Steelers. Even dealing with knee tendinitis and having the weakest receiving core of the four QBs previously mentioned, Alex is an excellent QB. So far in 2011 he has thrown 9 TDs and only 1 Int.

5. Robert "Colonel" Kaplan Carolina Panthers
Career- 414 of 693 (59.7%) for 5058 yards 26 TDs 22 Ints 81.5 QB Rating

The Colonel is a big play quarterback with Rusty Atkins at WR. The combo of Kaplan to Atkins is one of the biggest reasons that Kaplan has the highest yard to completion rating, but it also takes away from his completion percentage as he looks downfield quite often in a game.

6. Cris Gildon Kansas City Chiefs
Career- 215 of 318 (67.6%) for 1896 yards 12 TDs 6 Ints 88 QB Rating

Gildon has only started 11 games with the Chiefs over the two years the league has been around, but they would be crazy not to keep starting him this season.

7. Jeff Clayton St. Louis Rams
Career- 185 of 295 (62.7%) for 2222 yards 11 TDs 7 Ints 88.2 QB Rating

The St. Louis Rams made a great decision in signing the former New England Patriot backup to be their new QB. He has started only 8 games in his career, but in 2011 he has been incredible, much to the dismay of his former coaches in New England.

8. Bill Shepard Cincinnati Bengals
Career- 476 of 806 (59.1%) for 4952 yards 26 TDs 6 Ints 79.4 QB RAting

The Bengals rely heavily on their 32 year old veteran to win games for them and surprisingly Shepard has come through. This season he has 1399 yards 13 TDs and only 6 Ints.

9. Tommy Fisk Dallas Cowboys
Career- 442 of 709 (62.4%) for 4431 yards 23 TDs 21 Ints 78.5 QB Rating

Fisk has been pretty good for Dallas. This season he has 5 touchdowns and only 1 interception through 5 games (he missed week 3 to a groin injury).

10. Garrett Irving Seattle Seahawks
Career- 468 of 791 (59.2%) for 4768 yards 19 TDs 15 Ints 76.6 QB Rating

The idol of Seattle Irving has been surprisingly good in an off-balanced offensive attack.

11. Pat Irwin Denver Broncos

Not having a good 2011 at all (2 TDs 8 Ints), but one of the most winning quarterbacks in league history.

12. Marty Huntley New Orleans Saints

Drafted by Cleveland he sat on the bench for a year before being signed to the Houston Texans roster late in the offseason. He was cut after the preseason, but was quickly signed to New Orleans to replace injured QB Sammie Kowall. Huntley has been unbelievably good with a 70.7% completion rating, 863 yards, 7 touchdowns, 1 interception, and a QB rating of 108.5 through 4 games. Analysts keep waiting for Huntley to come back to Earth, but he just keeps winning games for the Saints.

13. Walt Ingram Oakland Raiders

Walt had a less than stellar 2010 posting up a subpar QB rating of 52.3, however 2011 has proved to be a completely different story.

14. Ricky Crangle Jacksonville Jaguars

Crangle holds the record for most times sacked, which tells you a little bit about what he has to deal with. Those 50 sacks probably are the reason why he tried to hold out for a better contract after the 2010 season.

15. Jesse Washburn/Xavier LeSavant Indianapolis Colts

The Colts were one of the worst teams last season, but LeSavant still managed to put up good stats. This season however, he has been riddled by foot injuries and backup Jesse Washburn has been given most of the playing time. Washburn has been shockingly good for an undrafted free agent. He has a 110.2 passer rating with 7 TDs and 1 Ints so far this season.

16. Matthew Baron Minnesota Vikings

Baron was supposed to be one of the best QB's in the league (3rd selection in the allocation draft), but he has been pretty average so far.

17. Henry Walters Arizona Cardinals

The often injured quarterback has played fairly well in 2011.

[/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=SeaGreen][COLOR=Black]18. Kennedy Paolillo Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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[COLOR=SeaGreen][COLOR=Black]19. Jose Carlson Houston Texans

The rookie has been alright so far in 2011.

20. Marlon DiPietro Tennessee Titans

This underachiever has picked up his game in 2011, but still can't seem to realize his potential.

21. Ellis Barker New England Patriots

Although scouts say he is a top 5 QB, his stats show him to be mediocre.

[/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=SeaGreen][COLOR=Black]22. Donovan Logan San Fransisco 49ers

This quarterback is very young and it shows.
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23. Joel Beyer Baltimore Ravens

Another major underachiever who can't seem to get it done.

24. Ray Lurie San Diego Chargers

He completes a large number of his passes, but he can't seem to get into the endzone this season.

25. Tre Knix New York Giants

Probably the best scrambling QB out there, which is good considering how terrible his o-line has been.

26. Antoine Strong New York Jets

He started off the season pretty strong, but after week 3 he looks like the same guy that threw 23 interceptions last season and only had a QB rating of 47.

27. Dwayne Streets Cleveland Browns

The Browns were hoping to strike it rich with the former Pittsburgh Steeler, but it hasn't worked out quite like they had hoped.

28. Duane Poage Detriot Lions

Poage has been as bad this season as he was good last season. It's quite surprising to see a guy turn around this quickly, but Lions fans are hoping their is something left of the 2010 Duane.

29. Aaron Simons Green Bay Packers

After having an OK 2010, Simons has completely regressed into a interception throwing machine (he leads the league). Fortunately, many scouts still think that Simons has the stuff to develop into a good starter.

30. Kyle Kozhin Miami Dolphins

Kyle was brought in from Denver, but has not had an easy time with it so far.

31. Gene Hoffman Chicago Bears

The vet was brought in from Buffalo to replace Otis Pendergraft who left for Dallas, but Gene has been less than impressive and has even been described by some other players on the Bears as being an anti-leader. Gene doesn't connect well with his teammates and he doesn't work as hard as his teammates.

32. Curtis Turner Atlanta Falcons

The 12th pick in the draft has been very disappointing in his first season with only 3 TDs and 11 Ints for a 46.6 QB rating.

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#10- John Fletcher University of Arizona CB Pittsburgh Steelers Round 1 Pick 23

A lot of scouts were unsure of what to think of the 5-11 CB from Plano, Texas, due to questions about his toughness and his zone reading ability, but after giving up nearly 223 yards a game last season (4th worst) the Steelers couldn't afford to pass up on this guy. Jon has been inactive on the roster after badly injuring his head in week 2 in his first NFL tackle. It's still easy to question his toughness, but Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Toby Fitzmaurice swears that Fletcher is the future face of the defense.

#9- Doug Rivers Louisville NT Miami Dolphins Round 1 Pick 7

Rivers was known as a monster pass rusher in college, but scouts believe that this guy will end up being one of the best run-stopping tackles in the NFL after he is done learning Miami's new 3-4 D. Miami certainly needed help against the run after giving up the 4th most rushing yards last season and Rivers was immediately thrust into fray starting the first six games before straining a ligament in his foot.

#8- Gilbert Rogero Iowa State QB Baltimore Ravens Round 1 Pick 3

Rogero went from being a Hawk(eye) to becoming a Raven in a somewhat surprising move by Baltimore. Joel Beyer, who is known as a top QB prospect and was the Raven's 4th round selection in the allocation draft, started for Baltimore in 2010. Unfortunately his 11 TD and 13 INT season failed to impress very many likely leading to Rogero's selection. Gilbert was known in Iowa for his impeccable timing and pinpoint accuracy. Scouts considered him one of the safest picks of the draft and most agree that by the time he retires he will be known as one of the best longball passer in the NFL.

#7- Tito Parrish Colorado WR Chicago Bears Round 1 Pick 15

Tito came into the draft scouted as the second best wide receiver. Many scouts are scratching their heads as they wonder how he fell all the way down to 15, but the Bears seem very, very glad he did. Tito is a big play receiver period. If you don't put your best cornerback on him and bring safety help over the top HE WILL BURN YOU. Through five games Tito has 23 catches for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns. Already some of the faults that made many teams shy away from him are being seen. He has dropped 4 balls (worst among rookies) and seems to have a great deal of difficulty adjusting to the ball. No one is going to argue that he hasn't been impressive, but making a reception on only 48% of his targets is not.

#6- Harvey Brennan RB Eastern Tennessee State Tennessee Titans Round 1 Pick 19

Even though Brennan dominated his conference in college, many team thought that he would be a sure bust after having less than stellar games against top opponents. The Tennessee Titans listened to their fans however and took the guy from their own backyard. Brennan is very fast and surprisingly powerful with exceptional speed to the outside. One of his biggest strengths is recognizing the hole and many scouts now think that the Titans provide him the perfect situation to flourish... notice how they only mention this now after his 117 yard performance against the Saints in week two.

#5- Jon Jackson Stanford Indianapolis Colts Round 1 Pick 9

Jackson was hailed as the greatest prospect in the draft by far, but he fell out of the top 5 as questions about his ability to diagnosis the play were called to the forefront. Already however, Jackson has 2 interceptions and 20 tackles helping propel the Colts passing defense as one of the best in the league.

#4 Brett Barnes RB Washington San Diego Chargers Round 1 Pick 11

Widely considered the best HB in the draft, Barnes fell a bit due to his short stature (5-10 with clogs) and due to his lack of elusiveness. Don't let the small packaging confuse you though, Barnes is an old school back that can pound the ball down the defenses throat. His not going to juke or spin around the defense, but he will wait for holes to develop and put as good of a hit on anyone who tries to tackle him and they put on him. He was considered one of the most developed offensive players in the draft, which was good news to the Chargers as the top halfback on their roster only managed to average 3.75 yards on 173 carries the previous season. Barnes has received immediate playing time running for 109 yards and a touchdown last week after struggling a bit earlier in the season (no rushing TDs and no 90+ yard games in 4 previous starts).

#3- Donnell Bensen WR Syracuse Oakland Raiders Round 1 Pick 1

After breaking record after record at Syracuse Bensen came into the draft projected as a top 5 player with probably the best upside of any player in the draft. After finishing as the worst passing team in terms of yardage, the decision for the Raiders was easy, get Bensen. Paired with Donnell, Raiders QB Walt Ingram increased his passer rating over 25 points and after six games he is only 1 touchdown away from tying his sum from the previous season. Bensen leads the team with receiving yards, touchdowns. and catches with is alarming considering how much room he has to grow.

#2- Ralph Roller DE Purdue Baltimore Ravens Round 1 Pick 14

The hyperactive Ravens had three first round selections after trading the Bills and the Chargers for their picks. With the Chargers first round pick, the Ravens took Roller off the board. He was known as the best defensive end in the draft after dominating at Purdue. His pass rush strength is phenomenal and his motor his ridiculous. All he needs to work on is the technical aspect of his position. He struggles with stopping the run, diagnosing the play, and using finesse moves when rushing the passer, but most scouts agree that he will learn these skill easily given enough time to develop.

#1- Dan McKinnis NT Cincinnati New Jersey Jets Round 1 Pick 2

After a dismal 2-13-1 record in 2010, the Jets needed to find someway to win in 2011. The found that in Dan McKinnis. Dan is, simply put, a monster on the line. In the 3-4 defense, he probably won't get very many sacks, but if put in the right system he can be a 282 pound nightmare for the QB. What really sets him apart however, is his run stopping ability. He has an almost superhuman ability to sense where the play is going and after foiling any attempt at blocking him, he can LAY OUT the runningback. Dan currently is tied for second in the league for forced fumbles.


Bonus List
Jose Carlson QB Texans (R1 P21)- 1201 yds 6 TD 6 INTs 84.9 QB Rating
Derek Allen WLB Jaguars (R1 P6)- I really like this guy, but he already is having injury problems (out 6 weeks total)
Brian Wooden LG Saints (R1 P13)- 1 sack allowed through 6 games.
Bryce Wagner MLB Bengals (R1 P18)- 31 tackles 12 assists.
Ronald Huffman WLB Redskins (R1 P27)- 23 tackles 3 sacks.
Horace Hudson HB Broncos (R1 P30)- 325 yards 4.45 average.
Mack Baker CB Colts (R2 P15)- 3 picks

Questionable Decision
Claude Nelms QB 49ers (R1 P4)- I was expecting this guy to go in the early second round.
Al Buchanan WR Giants (R1 P8)- They are going to really regret not taking Parish.

Bust?
Curtis Turner QB Falcons (R1 P12)- 951 yards 3 TD 11 INTs 46.6 QB Rating

Hidden Gem?
Wayne Koester WLB Falcons (R6 P14)- 3 GS 20 Tackles 2 Assists 1 Sack
Donovan Worthham TE Dolphins (R7 P7)- Lucky #7 turned a lot of heads in training camp

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"-is much cooler and drier than last year!"

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"Go down to your Phoenix Chevy dealers today!"

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"Hi folks, I'm Todd Worth and this is Arizona Cardinals Today with all Cardinals news all year long! Today we have special guest, Arizona general manager Alex Martin on with us to discuss all things Cardinals as the team prepares to face the-"

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"God forsaken piece of Japanese junk!" George sighed. He would go to sleep, but moving seemed to much a chore after unpacking most of his things in his new apartment. So much for Arizona helping with stress, George thought, can't even get the Colts games down here. George scrubbed his hand through his mostly bald head. And settled back in his seemingly antique chair hoping to catch a few moments of sleep before trying to get all the way into his bed. His eyes closed shutting off the light and he began to reminisce of his younger days playing baseball.

"-are trailing the St. Louis Rams in the standings..."

George's eyes snapped open in alarm, but with a sigh he settled back into his chair. After all, maybe they would mention something about the Colts.

"Can you first tell us a little bit about the roster, Mr. Martin?"

The camera man zoomed out from the skinny, partly balding host to reveal a younger somewhat heavyset man with dark black hair. His shirt was plain white with Cardinals insignia on his right breast.

"Sure, the heart of our team is apparent to anyone who watches our 3-4 defense play. That would be our linebackers. We have at will Nate Malley, whom we signed in the offseason-" The young man began.

"But he hasn't worked out as well as planned has he?" Interrupted the host.

"Well, we have had trouble integrating him in our defense as we would like. We have been running the 3-3-5 defense a lot this season and that limits us to only 3 linebackers. With Clay Odinson, [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=SeaGreen][COLOR=DarkOrchid][COLOR=Black]our number one draft pick in the allocation draft from two years ago, as strong-side linebacker and Mack Bronson at inside linebacker, that only leaves Duffy and Malley to duke it out for the will linebacker spot. Duffy, who[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=SeaGreen][COLOR=DarkOrchid][COLOR=Black] was our second round pick in the allocation draft, is probably the best linebacker on the team, so Malley only see about 35% of the plays when we are in the nickel. When he does play, he is very effective with 2 sacks and 9 hurries through only 6 games. For you fantasy buffs, see if you can pick him up in your league for next few games." He advised winking.

"Moving on to the secondary, Alving Cooper and both of our safeties are excellent, which is why are team is the 5th best team in the league at limiting the yards per catch. On the line, Giles is solid and since moving Shepard from RDE to LDE in preseason he has recorded a league leading 7 sacks...."

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