This is part of an article on the draft bilbe.
I found it interesting... A few different peoples look on young QB's
MUTLIPLE CHOICE: Which QB would you start your franchise with?
A) Aaron Rodgers, š Matt Ryan, C) Jay Cutler, D) Joe Flacco, E) Matt StaffordMogollon:
He may have the weakest arm of this group, but Im gonna have to go with 2008 NFLDB cover boy Matty Ice. Many questioned Ryans arm strength and wondered why he threw so many interceptions at Boston College, not realizing he did not have a plethora of talent around him. Ryan stepped into what many viewed as one of the worst situations in the NFL (see Michael Vick and Bobby Petrino) and not only breathed life back into Arthur Blanks franchise but led Hotlanta to the playoffs, something Aaron Rogers (took over a 13-3 team) and Jay Cutler (three-game lead with three weeks to play) have yet to do. Yes, fellow rookie Joe Flacco did the same (and won a playoff game) Reverend, but that was more about that Ravens defense. Ryan has all the intangibles such as smarts and leadership, more than anything he has itthat elusive quality that makes finding a franchise quarterback so difficult.
Mancini:
It came down to Rodgers or Flacco with the the 6'6" gunslinger getting the nod. I recognize that Flacco was supported by a dominant defense, Mogo, but tell me who has the bigger upside, Flacco or Ryan? Ryan is the more vocal leader, I'll grant you that, but the Jersey Boy is cooler than the other side of the pillow. The man is unflappable in the face of pressure. He tosses 50-to-60 yard throws with the utmost ease and accuracy. If the Ravens land a legitimate deep threat in the draft (hello, Darius Heyward-Bey), Flacco will just abuse the opposition. The fact that we're talking about a small-school rookie that took Baltimore to an AFC Championship game, while throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and more touchdowns than interceptions is insane. Go ahead and disagree with the good reverend, Ross. I know I'll be vindicated in the end.
Mandel:
Flacco would be my second choice, Rev, and Ryan my third, but I'll take Aaron Rodgers. You want to talk abut performing under pressuretry replacing Brett Favre and the circus that came with. All Rodgers did in those circumstances was throw for over 4,000 yards and post a 28-13 TD to INT ratio. True, his team failed to make the playoffs, but it certainly had nothing to do with Rodgers' performance. Ryan leaned heavily on the league's second-best rushing attack, while Flacco was nursed by the league's third-best defense. Rodgers didn't have those crutches yet still posted impressive numbers, especially under the circumstances. What did Flacco and Ryan have to live up to? Years of subpar quarterback play and the disgrace that was Michael Vick. How could either NOT look good by comparison? Let's see what Ryan does with some expectations instead of being the leader of a surprise team. Let's see what Flacco does when asked to win games by himself instead of watching his defense do it. Give me Mr. Rodgers.
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