Ben Roethlisberger vs Peyton Manning

 

I think i've had

enough of hearing about Dennis Dixon vs Charlie Batch.  In my opinion, our opinions don't matter because it really just depends on Tomlin & co.  And thats the beauty of being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  We aren't arguing about who should be the starting quarterback but instead we debate about backups.  You can relate right Browns fans?  Anyway the other day I was arguing on Facebook about who's better Roethlisberger or Manning.  I've now decided to take this argument here.

Vs.

Let's get it on.

Big Ben

Pros:  Has won two superbowls, set the Steelers record for touchdowns in a season with 32, has made a pro bowl, in his now 6 year career, he has already thrown 3 perfect games,as of the end of the 2008 season he unofficially had 19 career 4th quarter/ot comebacks (this doesnt count game winning plays when the game is tied) he has a rare ability to escape the pocket at any given time, has a way of pulling games out when all hope seems lost (a la Cowboys game of 2008) is a true born leader, can inspire his offense at any random time, has escaped more sacks then Donte Stallworth has jail time, knows how to get out of risky situations such as a 3rd and 16 or a fraud rape case, was the quickest quarterback in history to 50 wins, was the youngest quarterback of all time to win a superbowl.

Cons:  Seems to hold on to the ball too long, for as many good comebacks as he has he has just as many poor showings (ex. Colts and Giants games of 2008), can be known to start off slow (2008 Jaguars game) when he throws picks he throws bad picks that go for 90 yard interception returns (RASHEAN MATHIS EVERY SINGLE GAME) when he gets out of the zone he gets extremley out, ehh not sure about his decision making but you know bikers dont wear helmets either, has more of an injury bug then LeCharles Bentley but to Ben's credit he is EXTREMLEY well of either overcoming it or hiding it, in his first years he relied more on his teammates but honestly who cares? Had a poor showing in his first playoffs but you can thank Terrell Suggs for giving him a nice cheap shot right before the playoffs, the best part is that Ben has overcome just about every thing I just listed.

Peyton Manning

Pros:  Has won NFL MVP 3 times, has 4 perfect games in his career, broke Dan Marino's touchdown record in a season with 49, has won a superbowl, 9 time pro bowler and 4 time all pro 1st team, was a number 1 overall draft pick, maybe the most impressive stat is that he has never missed a game, player of the year in multiple categories, same goes for offensive player of the year, somehow was superbowl mvp, you can go on and on about him but lets just sum it up with he puts up big numbers

Cons:  Before every play Manning has more audibles up his sleeve then Pacman Jones has legal suits involving strippers, every time the Colts are on offense I either reach for the remote or a gun, he has so many chokes over the years that I can't even begin, remember that "super"bowl he won?  Yeah that was pretty much in spite of him.  Let's break it down.  Wildcard vs Cheifs: 30/38 268 yards 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions! Divisonal vs Ravens: 15/30 170 yards 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions (very impressive) Conference vs Patriots:  27/47 349 yards 1 touchdown and 1 interception.  Now he can't throw more then one touchdown over those 350 yards? Well he did only have on interception..that managed to go for a touchdown at the end of the half, smooth.  Superbowl vs Bears:  25/38 247 yards 1 touchdown and 1 interception.  THATS A SUPERSTAR QUARTERBACK? HE THREW ONE TOUCHDOWN IN EVERY SINGLE GAME.  I'm pretty sure that Aliki Smith could throw more touchdowns then that.  Honestly do not even argue that he was some magician down the stretch because he flat out sucked.  He won because the colts defense went into F U mode and decided that nobody was beating them.  My favorite part of these cons though is when they show manning on the bench after he throws a smooth 6th interception against the Chargers and his beacon of a forehead has a 6 by 6 red mark across it. 

Overview:  What a classic battle of balls vs bitches.  Ben is the gutsy, gritty quarterback who can grind out wins in clutch situations.  Manning is the smooth, savvy qb who hates getting hit and i'm certain Casey Hampton can beat him in the 40 yard dash.  The best example is the commercials that they've done.  In every single commercial that Manning does he somehow involves saying how awesome he is.  The one where he had the fake black hair and moustache he said "that qb with the laser rocket arm."  And in his most recent one for DirecTV he says "Maybe you can even watch some colts games."  No thanks Peyton i'd rather chop my finger tips off.  In Ben's only national commercial you know what he does?  He punches blitzing linebackers IN THE FACE.  Peyton even knows he's such a pansy that he has to advertise his rocket arm.  I'll take the man in this case.  Really though if Manning is so much better then the rest of the field then why does Ben have 2x the superbowls that Peyton has in half the years?  Ben's playoff record? 8 - 2.  Mannings playoff record? 7 - 8.  Isnt that proof alone? Right now can you think of a legendary comeback that Manning has had? Pretty sure there arent to many. 

Decision:  Look i'f im starting a freakin fantasy team then Manning gets the nod but come on who honestly would take Manning?  This year is a perfect example.  1st round of the playoffs and Manning goes down to the Chargers when they had the game pretty much the whole time.  Darren Sproles absolutley wipes out the Colts and does something like the 3rd most yards in a game ever.  Next week the Chargers come to town and get whipped bad by the Steelers.  That dangerous Darren Sproles gets half of his yards in the 4th quarter when our 2nd team has been in for awhile.  If you want stats and a nice little pretty boy then go with Manning.  If you want a flat out man that can win you games then just take Ben.  And if anyone tries to dispute that the Colts or Manning is better, then just ask them how many superbowls do we have?

Poll

Simple, Manning or Roethlisberger?

82%

Ben Roethlisberger

130 votes

17%

Peyton Manning

28 votes

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