Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks of the 2013-2014 Regular Season
Manning set the single-season records for touchdown passes and passing yards, leading Denver to a 13-3 record and the AFC's top seed. He finished the season with 5,477 passing yards and 55 touchdowns, earning his fifth MVP award. This man is an NFL legend, hands down. He can get a game with 300 yards passing and like four touchdowns without even trying.
I dearly hope they win the Super Bowl this year because they deserve it the most. He is already a guaranteed Hall of Famer and has been for seven years now.
He has great weapons in Welker, Thomas, Julius, Demaryius, and Decker. He also has a running game, mostly with Moreno, but Montee Ball helps as well.
He is a great passer and broke the TD record previously owned by fellow competitor Tom Brady.
Despite a midseason collarbone injury, Rodgers returned in Week 17 to lead the Packers to a division-clinching victory over the Bears. He posted a 104.9 passer rating across nine games, with 17 touchdowns and six interceptions. Though he was injured for the final few games of the year, he was great before that. Remember, his only two WRs that were healthy the whole year were Jarrett Boykin and Jordy Nelson.
Randall Cobb missed the whole year, James Jones missed a few games, and Jermichael Finley had a spine injury. He still performed well during this tough time.
Rodgers does as much as the other elites, but with a non-existent O-line and receivers who can't even get open half the time. He does a lot more with a lot less help.
Aaron Rodgers is the best. Period.
Brady led the Patriots to a 12-4 record and an AFC Championship appearance, finishing the season with over 4,300 passing yards. Despite a depleted receiving corps, he threw 25 touchdowns and kept the team competitive throughout the season. We all know, whether you're a sports fan or not, about Aaron Hernandez. He was supposed to be the number one target after Wes Welker left for Denver. But both are gone now.
Gronk only played a few games due to his back and forearm issues, and he ended the season with a torn ACL. The guy they brought in to be the number one target, Danny Amendola, hasn't been the main guy but has taken a back seat to Julian Edelman.
However, Brady has still found success with players like Kenbrell Thompkins, Aaron Dobson, and Shane Vereen. He has still been great.
Brees ended the season with 5,162 passing yards, marking his third consecutive year with over 5,000 yards. He led the Saints to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth while throwing 39 touchdowns.
Wilson threw for 26 touchdowns and added 539 rushing yards as he guided Seattle to a 13-3 record. His efficient play helped lead the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl appearance in eight years. He is a winning quarterback. He is a lot like Tim Tebow in the sense that he makes things happen somehow, but unlike Tebow, he can actually throw.
His wide receivers are way underrated and have low stats because of the awesome running game with Lynch. Not to mention, many of the best QBs of all time weren't the greatest in their first year or two.
Russell Wilson doesn't know how to play. He lost to the Cowboys and the Rams. So, I think Russell Wilson shouldn't be in the top ten.
Russell has allowed his team to always score when needed. Russell would be first if every team played us. Our defense would make them look bad.
Russell could lead his team to victory when they need it, or all the time.
Newton led the Panthers to a 12-4 record and the NFC South title, posting 24 passing touchdowns and 585 rushing yards. His dual-threat ability contributed to the team's first playoff berth since 2008. He has been criticized throughout his career because he can't win. He didn't have a good team when drafted, but he put up numbers then.
Well, guess what? He's winning now and is still putting up great numbers, not to mention his great defense led by Luke Kuechly, the best linebacker in the league. He's a big, mobile, accurate QB that can run.
Best quarterback ever because he never gives up.
In 10 starts, Foles threw 27 touchdowns to just two interceptions, finishing with a league-best 119.2 passer rating. He led the Eagles to the NFC East title and a playoff appearance. I think Nick Foles should at least be 2nd or 3rd because he has only 2 interceptions and Peyton has 18! May I remind you that Nick Foles was in the Pro Bowl on Team Sanders?
I'm an Eagles fan, but still, he probably had one of the best seasons in QB history. When I did my top 10, I put him in second.
Luck threw for 3,822 yards and 23 touchdowns, leading the Colts to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth. He recorded five game-winning drives and orchestrated a historic playoff comeback against the Chiefs. He is a young, athletic guy who can not only throw but also run when needed. I bet we will be hearing about him for the next 10-15 years, without a doubt.
I would put him in fifth, in front of Russell Wilson and behind Aaron Rodgers.
He has had a not-as-good year as his rookie year, and that is obviously because of Reggie Wayne's torn ACL. He was great up to that point, beating the supposed powerhouses in Seattle, San Francisco, and Denver.
But since Wayne's injury against Denver, he can't win against teams like St. Louis, Miami, and San Diego.
Romo posted a 96.7 passer rating with 31 touchdowns and 3,828 passing yards over 15 games. Despite injury challenges, he kept the Cowboys in playoff contention until the final week. Yes, I know if you're not a Dallas fan, you hate him. I'm not a big fan either. But he still puts up big numbers. He has Dez Bryant, Jason Witten, and Miles Austin as well as up-and-coming talents like Terrance Williams and Gavin Escobar.
But I believe the problem lies on the shoulders of Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett.
Needs a defense that will keep the team in the lead at the end of the game.
The Newcomers
Fitzpatrick threw for 2,454 yards and 14 touchdowns, appearing in 11 games as a backup and starter. He helped the Titans to several close contests but ultimately finished with a 3-6 record as a starter.
Hoyer started three games before tearing his ACL, leading the Browns to two victories. He finished the season with 615 passing yards and five touchdowns.
Stafford threw for 4,650 yards and 29 touchdowns, ranking among the league leaders in passing yards. However, turnovers in critical games contributed to the Lions missing the playoffs with a 7-9 record. He has choked in a few games. They had the playoffs. The three teams behind them didn't have their starting QBs, Jay Cutler, Aaron Rodgers, and Christian Ponder, but couldn't find a way to win.
He's throwing the ball 30-45 times a game. That's why they brought in Reggie Bush, a good receiving back. Joseph Fauria came on, and he has the great Calvin Johnson.
Roethlisberger passed for 4,261 yards and 28 touchdowns, leading the Steelers to a late-season playoff push. Despite starting 0-4, he finished strong with a 92.0 passer rating for the season.
Smith threw for 3,313 yards with 23 touchdowns and just seven interceptions, guiding the Chiefs to an 11-5 record. He played a key role in Kansas City's return to the playoffs after a two-year absence.
Pryor started nine games for the Raiders, recording 1,798 passing yards and 576 rushing yards. His season was highlighted by a 93-yard touchdown run, the longest by a quarterback in NFL history.
Griffin passed for 3,203 yards and 16 touchdowns in his second NFL season, though he struggled following a major knee injury. The Redskins ended the season 3-13, leading to Griffin's eventual benching.
Flacco threw for 3,912 yards and 19 touchdowns, but he led the league in interceptions with 22. Baltimore missed the playoffs for the first time in Flacco's career with an 8-8 record. Joe Flacco is amazing, mostly because I like the Ravens, but he's still really good.