Well I am sure those of us who are Drew Brees and Peyton Manning fans would disagree with the way the day went yesterday but the fact is a good signal caller has A LOT to do with how far a team goes. Except for that year the Ravens won on pure defense, the Quarterback play really sets the tone. Here is how this years crop of  playoff bound field generals rank.

This year’s playoff field features four quarterbacks who have combined to win seven of the past nine Super Bowl titles. Of the 12 passers, eight are former first-round picks, including two who were taken No. 1 overall. Then again, the guy ranked No. 1 is a former sixth-round pick and his former backup, an undrafted guy, is also behind center for a playoff team.

(via Playoff QB rankings: Brady leads way - NFL - Yahoo! Sports.)

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