Top 5 Qb's Under 25

Now that the season has ended, it is time to look into the future of the current NFL franchises. Successful franchises have a franchise quarterback that they can rely on, for instance Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Tony Romo. Without these Quarterbacks at the helm, these teams would fall and crumble. With the NFL draft about 2 months away, there are many teams that have a elite college QB on their radar. A team in need of a Quarterback is looking toward the future and will build their team around this drafted quarterback. Many teams are already in this process and these QB's are the QB's of the future. These are my top QB's under the age of 25 and who I feel will the future star QB's of the NFL. All these QB's have the tools to be successful and they are ready to unleash their wrath on the rest of the league in the 08-09 season.

Jay Cutler


At age 24, Cutler calls the cadence for the Denver Broncos, and is set up to succeed because of an experienced NFL coach in Mike Shanahan. Shanahan is known for his play calling and his ability to always have a good ground game. A good running game is a quarterbacks best friend and will keep defenses honest. Cutler finished last year with 20 touchdowns, 14 interceptions and a 63.6% completion percentage. Cutler has a big arm and the accuracy to go along with it. Cutler is only going to get better, and with the emergence of Brandon Marshall, Cutler now has his go to guy in the passing game. Cutler also plays in the AFC West that now provides weak competition and will be able to rack up some easy wins against the Chiefs and the Raiders.

Derek Anderson


Weighing in at 230 pounds and with a height of 6'6" Anderson has the prototype QB body. He has the size and strength to succeed. His cannon arm enables him to make all the deep throws to his weapons in the passing game. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Braylon Edwards are downfield threats that are young and provide a foundation to the Browns passing game. Anderson showed in his first year starting that he is a playmaker and a young QB that can get the job done. Last year Anderson threw for 29 touchdowns and 19 TD's, his completion percentage was a low 56.5% but can only get better with experience. Anderson may not be the future QB of the Browns in the next couple of years but he will definately be the star of any franchise he goes to.

Vince Young


At age 24, and coming in at 6'5" and 233 pounds Vince Young is considered a beast compared to the other Quarterbacks in the league. Young possesses the ability to make throws on the run and run the ball whenever he chooses. His big playmaking ability makes up for his inaccurate throws and his inability to read defenses quickly. Vince Young knows how to win even though his numbers are horrible. Young is a playmaker and his team will thrive with his success or die with his failure. There are no playmakers on the Titans and Young has the ability to move the ball himself. Since he finished his first whole season as a starter Young is able to use his experience, and develope into a superstar QB.

Brady Quinn


He is the future of the Browns, drafted 22nd out of Notre Dame, Brady Quinn just finished his first year in the NFL. He has no starting experience but he has played in a pro style offense under former New England Patriots offensive cordinator Charlie Weis. Quinn showed his incredible accuracy in his final year in Notre Dame and is one of the brighter young quarterbacks in the league. He makes smart decisions and is being brought along in the NFL like a young QB should be. He is getting his reps in practice and is on the bench observing live NFL games. He will be brought in with full knowledge of the offense and will be put in when the Browns know he is ready. The only knock on Quinn is his arm strength but in the preseason he showed he is able to put enough zip on the ball to hit those deep routes. In a few years we will see Quinn emerge as one of the top 7 Qb's in the league.

Matt Leinart


The sexiest Qb of the bunch Matt Leinart has the brain, accuracy, and the arm for the NFL. Leinart's mentor is Superbowl MVP and All Pro Kurt Warner. He has had his time to sit on the bench and learn the ways of the NFL. While Leinart had to learn two new offenses in 2 years, he showed his struggles last year before getting injured. Next season Leinart is coming in as the starter and with full knowledge of Ken Whisenhunt's offense. Leinart has all the tools to succeed he has two outstanding weapons on the outside with Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. Leinart also has a pass catching runningback in Edgerrin James, and 2nd year TE Leonard Pope has shown he can make a difference in the passing game. Leinart played a majority in 2006 and has some experience under his belt. Leinart also shined at USC and has a national championship and a Heisman trophy to prove it. #7 will be the next great QB and he will turn around a Cardinals franchise that has been losing for years.