Top 10 quarterbacks going into the 2010 season: Part 2 (#10).

Over the next few posts, I'll be ranking from 10-1 my opinion on the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL going into the 2010 season. Today I'll feature the ones that just missed the cut, then the next post will feature the 9th ranked signal-caller.

Rankings are based on a variety of factors, from "Career Stats/Achievements" to "Clutch Factor and Post-Season Performance."

Without further adieu, here is your 10th ranked quarterback.


10.) Eli Manning, New York Giants

If you ignore his fumbles (13, 8 lost), Eli Manning had the best statistical year of his career in 2009. Besides that, you see a quarterback that has thrown just 37 more touchdowns than interceptions in his six years of playing.

So why is he in the top 10? Despite a 0 TD/3 INT performance to begin his playoff career and a 0 TD/2 INT game in his last appearance, Manning has proven that he's a good post-season quarterback. I'm pretty sure we all still remember his performance in Super Bowl XLII.

After losing his best receiver, Plaxico Burress, to stupidity mid-way through the 2008 season, Manning has actually improved upon his individual play. When Burress went out, Manning threw seven touchdowns to four interceptions to finish the regular season, ending up with 3238 passing yards, 21 scores and just 10 picks.

Then despite falling to 8-8 after a 5-0 start (which the blame should be placed mostly on the defense), Manning put up outstanding numbers in 2009. He posted career highs in completions (317), completion percentage (62.3%), passing yards (4021), touchdowns (27), and quarterback rating (93.1).

With a young group of receivers, Manning should continue to better his performance and could continue to climb up this list.