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| Authored by Andrew Perna - 21st August, 2006 - 6:50 pm
 And then there were eight. In our first match-up of the quarterfinal round we showcase two of the AFC?s top quarterbacks. Brady, who outlasted his AFC East counterparts to make it to the third round, and Palmer, who soared past his AFC North rivals to advance this far, make up one of the closest match-ups we?ve seen thus far. Carson holds the advantage of being younger, but Brady is a proven winner and isn?t recovering from major knee surgery. Who would you rather have anchoring your NFL franchise?
The Case For Brady
If you want a quarterback to build a franchise on, Brady has to be at the top of your list. Unlike a lot of his NFL counterparts, he always plays within himself and makes excellent decisions when they are needed most. In addition to his three Super Bowl rings, Brady is only getting better as a quarterback. He had his best statistical season in 2005, throwing for 4,110 yards and twenty-six touchdowns. When matched up against Palmer he also appears to be the healthy of the two options.
The Case Against Brady
Many people in the sporting world feel that Brady is the best quarterback in the entire league. While it may be true, Brady?s far from the most talented field general in the game of football. He doesn?t have the smarts of Peyton Manning, the legs of Michael Vick, or the arm strength of John Elway. It hasn?t caught up with him yet, but as he gets older, it might become a problem for him, as it did for Joe Montana when he was forced out of San Francisco by the emerging Steve Young.
The Case For Palmer
Carson had a breakout season last year, throwing thirty-two touchdowns passes and well over 3,800 yards for the Cincinnati Bengals. If he hadn?t been injured while leading Cincinnati on a strong playoff run, Palmer may very well have played the role Roethlisberger did in last year?s Super Bowl. Carson will be out to prove doubters wrong in 2006 as he looks to pick up where he left off in 2005, reconstructed knee and all.
The Case Against Palmer
Palmer seems to possess the drive, talent, and arm to become a Peyton Manning-like offensive force in the NFL. With that said, there?s really only one knock against Palmer at this point in his career, and that?s whether or not he will return to 100% after he severely injured his knee last January.
The choice is yours ? Which would you select to start an NFL franchise with?
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