Which of the rookie quarterbacks will have the best NFL career?(Counterpoints)

Don't overlook Prince Philip

The draft debate this year has been dominated by one question: "Eli Manning or Ben Roethlisberger?" I have the answer: Philip Rivers.

Manning is the heir apparent of quarterback royalty, but Rivers is the prince of this class. Don't let the funky throwing motion fool you--everything that zips out of Rivers' right hand is a money ball. He knows the game, finds his receivers in stride and shines in the clutch. He has the Drew Bledsoe frame and the Phil Simms heart. Most important, he doesn't have the Ryan Leaf head. Rivers' maturity shows both on and off the field.

Remember how college quarter-backs guru Norm Chow turned around Carson Palmer's career? That was after Chow made Rivers a prize pupil at North Carolina State. Unlike Palmer, Rivers was a solid college starter for all four years and will be even better than last year's No. 1 overall pick. Rivers stood out during Senior Bowl week under the watchful eye of NFL coaches and easily won the game's MVP honors.

Name recognition works for electoral ballots, but not for NFL careers--it's more about who can make a name for himself. Manning will do his family proud, but if you're looking for the best quarterback in this class, don't be surprised if Philip eventually is named in the same breath as Peyton.--Vinnie ...