Rules: Select 3 of the 10 listed attributes to build your "Perfect" quarterback.
The ideal size-athleticism combo of Cam Newton. Ok, sure... he's got all of 7 games under his belt, but Killa Cam looks like he could be the one to break the trend of the college do-it all QB not adapting in the NFL. He looks like what Vince Young was supposed to be.
The precision release and field vision of Drew Brees. The magic man who can somehow find a wide open Lance Moore 30 yards down field without the aid of a step-ladder.
The all-around "It factor" and throw-on-the-run ability of Aaron Rodgers. A-Rod is on pace to throw for 5400 yards and 45 TDs... and thats just what we expected him to do. For my money, the best QB in the game right now.
The pre-snap chess match intellect and offense orchestration of Peyton Manning, plus his insane marketability (Lets go insurance adjusters, cut that meat). And most importantly... Manning Face. The Colts offense went from a concerto conductor to an 8 track player.
The escapability, cannon arm and flat-line speed of Michael Vick, The favorite QB of cat lovers everywhere. There will likely never be another QB with an arm like Jeff George and moves like Barry Sanders.
The razor sharp accuracy and scramble wizardry of Steve Young. The original Stormin' Mormon. Steve Young might have been the best QB of all time had he not sat behind Joe Cool for all those seasons.
The 2 minute drill, game winning drive ability of John Elway. He once led 6 4th quarter comebacks in a single season (1985) with a bastion of no-name talent surrounding him. Elway won games he had no business winning.
The spread offense mastery of Tom Brady is as impressive as his ability to impregnate supermodels and actresses. Even his sperm will find a way past any defense.
The in-game poise of Joe Montana. You've seen Dwight Clark's catch 7,000 times. Although Montana was notably flustered when he was getting harassed by the opposing defenses, nobody ever doubted that he'd find a way to win.
The long ball dominance of Dan Marino. Dan the Man, much like Aaron Rodgers in 2005 was passed on by nearly every team in the 1983. And much like Rodgers, he'd make nearly every team that passed on him pay for it on Sundays.
We can't forget about the Ol' Gunslinger can we? The ultimate 50/50, flip a Coin and hope you get Brett Favre on a good day. No other QB had the ability to achieve ultimate glory or ultimate failure. There never was a better dramatist on the field (or off).
For me, I would go 1, 6, 7.
A QB with the size-speed of Cam Newton, with Steve Young's accuracy and John Elway's comeback ability? Forget about it.
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