King Edwards...

Strikingly absent in this year?s Buffalo Bills season (not counting losses) is the divide that crippled the city last year ? the dreaded Quarterback controversy.? Finally, the Bills have their man - Trent Edwards.? Edwards has led the team to a 4-0 start while Lossman has led the league in growing one of the filthiest beards imaginable.? We all knew the team would be good this year ? check that, we all knew the team had the potential to be good but few of us were actually certain that the team would deliver.? Fewer still could have predicted a 4-0 start.? While in my opinion a lot of this new found success can be attributed to some off-season acquisitions on the defense, we can?t dismiss Edward?s role. ??????????????? After week 2 ESPN put out a list of the top 5 young quarterbacks in the league.? (Below is a link to the article)? Obviously Edwards was absent but now that we?re moving into week 5, I?m wondering if maybe he should be on that list.? The five youngsters they listed as the up-and-coming superstars, the heir to Peyton and Brady?s mantle are: Eli, Romo, Big Ben, Rivers and Cutler.? Now I understand why Eli and Ben are on that list ? they each own an impressive, pimp-sized Super Bowl ring.? And despite Romo?s tendency to ?fumble? in big games, simply watching him play you can understand why he?s considered top tier material.? However, I?ll play devil?s advocate here and ask what exactly, besides impressive numbers, have Cutler and Rivers shown to be considered two of the top Quarterbacks in the league?? Cutler choked against Kansas City, the 29th ranked defense in the league, throwing 2 picks and only 1 TD.? And Rivers is one of the streakiest players in the NFL.? (I know I?ll get lambasted for this comment, especially considering my acceptance of Eli as one of the top QB?s but hell, that?s the point of this blog, to get some discussion going!)? ??????????????? In my opinion, what makes a great quarterback is the ability to make plays when it is absolutely necessary.? And in that regard, Trent Edwards has shown that he not only can, but he will.? In the four games the Bills have played and won this season, Edwards has led the team down the field for 3 separate 4th quarter game-winning drives.? This is what separates a good quarterback from a great one.? And this is why Tom Brady is not only in the top echelons of the greats, but arguably IS the best that?s ever played.? Yes, his numbers are solid, disgustingly so last year, but in my opinion it?s his ability under pressure that?s paramount.? And regardless if you hate the bastard, you can?t argue that he?s a slippery son of a bitch that makes plays when it?s necessary. ??And before you try and say Brady is only as good as he is because of the tutelage of Belichick let me only mention the ass whooping Miami laid on that hoodie-wearing D-bag in Week 3.? On top of that, look at his record sans Brady ? 42 wins, 58 losses.? That?s a 42% winning percentage, hardly as intimidating as his 82% win percentage with him.? The best thing that ever happened to Belichick was the night Brady?s parents got down and dirty and conceived that dimple-chinned phenom. ??????????????? Now I?m not comparing Edwards to Brady.? I?ve actually heard some people try and make that leap, but in my opinion, it is way too early for that.? If anything, I?ll go ahead and compare him to Big Ben during his rookie year.? He?s careful with the ball, makes few mistakes and makes plays when he has to.? He?s not going to blow up your fantasy league but he?ll continue winning as long as the defense stays healthy.? ??????????????? What?s your take on this list and should Edwards be on it?? ????? ? ??????????????? ? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3594747