The Best Quarterbacks in 2008
In the last few seasons, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have been far and away the best quarterbacks in the NFL. They’ve each had record-breaking success and have been the examples all other NFL quarterbacks aspired to be. However in 2008, the quarterback landscape changed.
Tom Brady was lost for the season in the first game of the season for the New England Patriots due to a knee injury. Manning had multiple knee surgeries in the offseason and hasn’t been nearly as effective for the Indianapolis Colts in 2008 as he was in past season.
Who has stepped up and filled the role as the best quarterbacks in the NFL? Here’s a look at the cream of the crop so far in 2008:
Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Within the last decade, Warner has two MVP trophies and a Super Bowl championship. In recent years, however, Warner has had only marginal success. This year Warner is back to his old tricks and has been arguably the best quarterback in the league. He’s currently first in the league in quarterback rating and second in both passing yards and passing touchdowns.
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Since signing with the Saints a few offseasons ago, Brees has played exceptionally well. The 2008 NFL season has been no different. Brees, although relatively small, has a big heart and knows how to manage a game. He’s currently first in passing yards and fourth in quarterback ratings. Even though the Saints have dealt with a lot of injuries, Brees has helped keep the team in playoff contention.
Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Rivers was once Brees’ backup on the Chargers. But now that he has the Chargers starting quarterback job to himself, he’s really grown into the leadership role. Although the Chargers can sometimes have a conservative offense, Rivers leads the NFL in passing touchdowns and is third in quarterback rating.
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