1. Peyton Manning
It's really a toss-up, but I give it to Manning because he runs his offense. He could step in to New England's offense, and be successful, but Brady could not step into Indy and win 12 games right away. He can make any pass, hit any receiver, and beat any defense.
2. Tom Brady
I hate him, but I hate him because he's good. He's also a pompous ass, but that has no effect on his playing ability
Like Manning, he can make any pass, and read any defense. He's been helped a lot lately with talented receivers, but they're also getting a big boost from #12 throwing to them.
3. Drew Brees
He's a close second to Manning and Brady's 1a and 1b. He can throw almost any deep ball better than them, and has been blessed with talented receivers. Unlike the other 2, he also has the help of a running game, with or without Bush. If he was on a team with a better defense, the Saints could be perennial Super Bowl contenders.
4. Chad Pennington
He may not be able to launch the deep ball anymore, but he's still one of the most efficient passers in the game. Like it or not, that wins games. He's done it over his entire career without any big names receivers. Please don't try and say Coles is a "big name". He's average, at best. Pennington's only weakness is his inability to stay healthy. If he would've stayed healthier longer, Favre never would have been a Jet.
5. Jeff Garcia
No one in the NFL runs a West Coast Offense more effectively than he does, and few can make the plays that he does. He wins games, and makes the playoffs, and that's all he's paid to do. The fact he's ever been a back-up is pure BS.
