Who is the Best QB in the NFC East?

Chris · November 28th, 2006, 11:56 AM

Let us know what you think and why.

Chris · November 28th, 2006, 11:59 AM

I picked Tony Romo.

No, I'm not a homer. I really believe he is the best in the NFC East, followed closely by Donovan McNabb.

Eli is a distant third followed by Campbell.

Tony Romo single handly turned this team around. He hasn't shown one sign of being a fluke. He's extremely accurate, is very conscious of pressure, and makes smart decisions.

RangerFan09 · November 28th, 2006, 12:43 PM

Right now i would say Romo, but when I talk about the Best QB in the NFC East I think overall. And that would have to be McNabb. He has had a good career so far in Philly. He even lead Philly to the Super Bowl, and didn't play that bad in the Bowl. Now Romo has started out great so far, should be undefeated as a starter. But the fact is, he is still a Rookie Starter. He hasn't been good for a number of years, just weeks. So when i think of the 'best' QB in the East i think of McNabb.

Bucky · November 28th, 2006, 01:48 PM

I love Romo, but had to give Donovan the vote. He's been an MVP and taken his team to the SB and several NFC Championships.

Having said that, if Philly called today and offered a McNabb for Romo swap ... not sure I'd take that offer!

steve30084 · November 28th, 2006, 08:39 PM

Campbell has played 2 games.He hasn't done that bad,but nothing great either.He really doesn't deserve to be included until after next year.

Elisha is very overrated.He is barely completing 50% of his passes,and is playing the worse of the 3 guys still playing this year..

McNabb would get it easy for a career.He was playing well before he got hurt.I think that the Eagles throw the ball 80% of the time when he plays inflates his numbers.Plus,in past years their defense could bail him out.

Romo is by far the hottest now.It would be interesting to see how he would have done over a full season.While he hasn't played in that more games than Campbell,he has been excellent in all his starts.

fire_bettman · November 29th, 2006, 09:56 PM

mcnabb is a choke artist. i would take romo or manning over him any day of the week in a big game

Bucky · November 30th, 2006, 07:20 AM

I've wondered about the 'choke artist' problem. Clearly many athletes have this problem. But what is it exactly? Not all high school athletes make it to college, not all college athletes make it to the professionals, not all professionals make it to the hall-of-fame, or world-championship game. We assume athletes hit their physical peak, but we know the higher you go the mental part of the game is huge. Both mental and physical have to rise to a higher level, and the "top-out" point for most every athletes (save the rare exceptional ones) will ultimately be revealed. Its how a guy like A-Rod can play at a level no one else can over the course of a season, and be ordinary in the playoffs.

'Choking' can simply be a function of athletic ability in the face of greater challenge. For the same reason a great college athlete may struggle athletically at the next level (say - and this hurts - Ron Dayne), so too might a great athlete succeeding at a current level struggle when the stakes of the contest are substantially raised. Performance even at the high school level is a lot mental - its not all physical. They have to work together. Coaching is as much about strengthening them both. So too is conditioning. If the mental is not "up to the task" for the heightened level of competition (say, a Super Bowl), the physical performance that was so dependent on mental balance is taken down a level.

Its like a contrast between Vanderjact and Vintieri. Vanderjact was/is the most accurate kicker in the history of the game - but he's now known as much for his important misses as he is his everyday consistency. What of A-Rod, too?

Romo hasn't played in a Super Bowl yet, so we'll find out. But his game against Carolina was huge. Recall the 4-5 instances where he would succeed on 1st or 2nd down only to find a penalty, dropped pass, etc. forced him into do-or-die 3rd and longs ... and he converted. Not once, but several times. Or recall the final drive against the Colts when the Colts defense knew they needed only get the ball back to Manning one more time, and Romo completed key third down after third down.

Its not the same as rising to the level of a Super Bowl, but to date - and going back to his MVP 1AA college performances - he's not yet been shown where he will top-out at.

I compared him to Favre a week or so ago. Now I don't see that. I see it more like Aikman. He's much colder than Favre. And when this team really does become his, he'll likely be just as demanding on his teammates as Aikman was.

Bucky · November 30th, 2006, 07:29 AM

That said, its worth pointing out Romo has three great receivers, two very good tight ends and two very good running backs around him. This is a very good team. Philly during its Super Bowl year might have had an offense this talented, but I'd give the nod to Dallas.

Would Romo be as successful if he were leading the Philly offense today?

Doubtful.

Chris · November 30th, 2006, 08:22 AM

"That said, its worth pointing out Romo has three great receivers, two very good tight ends and two very good running backs around him."

So did Drew Bledsoe.

Romo's the type of QB that is good, and makes everyone around him better. He brings energy and enthusiasm to the game.

Bucky · November 30th, 2006, 09:19 AM

Good point.

JoeB · August 25th, 2008, 05:25 PM

I voted Romo. And yes, what other vote would you expect from this board? Anyway, the numbers don't lie. Plus, you gotta love the improv.

NJpanther05 · October 5th, 2008, 02:58 PM

I hate Eli Manning, but so far he is showing the stuff to be the best qb in the NFC East.

November 28th, 2006, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT Posts: 138	Who is the Best QB in the NFC East? Let us know what you think and why.

November 30th, 2006, 07:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bucky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 40,000 Feet Posts: 3,247	I've wondered about the 'choke artist' problem. Clearly many athletes have this problem. But what is it exactly? Not all high school athletes make it to college, not all college athletes make it to the professionals, not all professionals make it to the hall-of-fame, or world-championship game. We assume athletes hit their physical peak, but we know the higher you go the mental part of the game is huge. Both mental and physical have to rise to a higher level, and the "top-out" point for most every athletes (save the rare exceptional ones) will ultimately be revealed. Its how a guy like A-Rod can play at a level no one else can over the course of a season, and be ordinary in the playoffs. 'Choking' can simply be a function of athletic ability in the face of greater challenge. For the same reason a great college athlete may struggle athletically at the next level (say - and this hurts - Ron Dayne), so too might a great athlete succeeding at a current level struggle when the stakes of the contest are substantially raised. Performance even at the high school level is a lot mental - its not all physical. They have to work together. Coaching is as much about strengthening them both. So too is conditioning. If the mental is not "up to the task" for the heightened level of competition (say, a Super Bowl), the physical performance that was so dependent on mental balance is taken down a level. Its like a contrast between Vanderjact and Vintieri. Vanderjact was/is the most accurate kicker in the history of the game - but he's now known as much for his important misses as he is his everyday consistency. What of A-Rod, too? Romo hasn't played in a Super Bowl yet, so we'll find out. But his game against Carolina was huge. Recall the 4-5 instances where he would succeed on 1st or 2nd down only to find a penalty, dropped pass, etc. forced him into do-or-die 3rd and longs ... and he converted. Not once, but several times. Or recall the final drive against the Colts when the Colts defense knew they needed only get the ball back to Manning one more time, and Romo completed key third down after third down. Its not the same as rising to the level of a Super Bowl, but to date - and going back to his MVP 1AA college performances - he's not yet been shown where he will top-out at. I compared him to Favre a week or so ago. Now I don't see that. I see it more like Aikman. He's much colder than Favre. And when this team really does become his, he'll likely be just as demanding on his teammates as Aikman was. Last edited by Bucky; November 30th, 2006 at 07:22 AM.

October 5th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
NJpanther05 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Outside the Greatest city in the world, NYC!!!! Posts: 91	I hate Eli Manning, but so far he is showing the stuff to be the best qb in the NFC East. __________________ " Greed captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit." -Gordon Gekko

November 28th, 2006, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT Posts: 138	I picked Tony Romo. No, I'm not a homer. I really believe he is the best in the NFC East, followed closely by Donovan McNabb. Eli is a distant third followed by Campbell. Tony Romo single handly turned this team around. He hasn't shown one sign of being a fluke. He's extremely accurate, is very conscious of pressure, and makes smart decisions.

November 28th, 2006, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
RangerFan09 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 157	Right now i would say Romo, but when I talk about the Best QB in the NFC East I think overall. And that would have to be McNabb. He has had a good career so far in Philly. He even lead Philly to the Super Bowl, and didn't play that bad in the Bowl. Now Romo has started out great so far, should be undefeated as a starter. But the fact is, he is still a Rookie Starter. He hasn't been good for a number of years, just weeks. So when i think of the 'best' QB in the East i think of McNabb.

November 28th, 2006, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bucky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 40,000 Feet Posts: 3,247	I love Romo, but had to give Donovan the vote. He's been an MVP and taken his team to the SB and several NFC Championships. Having said that, if Philly called today and offered a McNabb for Romo swap ... not sure I'd take that offer!

November 28th, 2006, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
steve30084 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 59	Campbell has played 2 games.He hasn't done that bad,but nothing great either.He really doesn't deserve to be included until after next year. Elisha is very overrated.He is barely completing 50% of his passes,and is playing the worse of the 3 guys still playing this year.. McNabb would get it easy for a career.He was playing well before he got hurt.I think that the Eagles throw the ball 80% of the time when he plays inflates his numbers.Plus,in past years their defense could bail him out. Romo is by far the hottest now.It would be interesting to see how he would have done over a full season.While he hasn't played in that more games than Campbell,he has been excellent in all his starts.

November 29th, 2006, 09:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
fire_bettman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 400	mcnabb is a choke artist. i would take romo or manning over him any day of the week in a big game

November 30th, 2006, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bucky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 40,000 Feet Posts: 3,247	That said, its worth pointing out Romo has three great receivers, two very good tight ends and two very good running backs around him. This is a very good team. Philly during its Super Bowl year might have had an offense this talented, but I'd give the nod to Dallas. Would Romo be as successful if he were leading the Philly offense today? Doubtful.

November 30th, 2006, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chris Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT Posts: 138	"That said, its worth pointing out Romo has three great receivers, two very good tight ends and two very good running backs around him." So did Drew Bledsoe. Romo's the type of QB that is good, and makes everyone around him better. He brings energy and enthusiasm to the game.

November 30th, 2006, 09:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bucky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 40,000 Feet Posts: 3,247	Good point.

August 25th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
JoeB Rookie Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 8	I voted Romo. And yes, what other vote would you expect from this board? Anyway, the numbers don't lie. Plus, you gotta love the improv.