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Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws in the pocket against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

QB: Peyton Manning

Year	Age	Tm	Pos	No.	G	GS	Cmp	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	Int
2012*+	36	DEN	QB	18	16	16	400	583	68.6	4659	37	11
2013*+	37	DEN	QB	18	16	16	450	659	68.3	5477	55	10
Career					240	240	5532	8452	65.5	64964	491	219
14 yrs		IND			208	208	4682	7210	64.9	54828	399	198
2 yrs		DEN			32	32	850	1242	68.4	10136	92	21

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 7/29/2014.

Choosing the best quarterback should be harder than this, but it’s so easy. There’s no discussion. The best quarterback in the NFL is Peyton Manning, hands down.

Tom Brady does have more Super Bowl rings and a much weaker supporting cast over the last few seasons. Manning was also destroyed in the Super Bowl by the Seattle Seahawks and their tenacious defense. I understand, but it doesn’t change my opinion or the statistical evidence.

Last season, Manning played the best any quarterback has played in NFL history. He re-wrote the record books in every major statistical passing category. And, nothing seems like it’s going to change this year, as the Broncos should have a better offense than they did last season with the addition of Emmanuel Sanders.

If I had to choose a quarterback for next season, and next season alone, I’d take Manning every time.

Other Nominees: Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers

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