Flacco gets some props from Clayton...

[HenZoneNation]

Clayton's Elite QB List
I have taken a lot of flak for Flacco's inclusion on this list, but trust me, he belongs. And so does Ryan, who has a 20-10 record in two seasons as the Falcons' starter. I had the Bears' Jay Cutler as an elite quarterback after the 2008 season, when he threw for 4,526 yards, but removed that status last season.
AFC
Tom Brady, New England
Joe Flacco, Baltimore
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
Carson Palmer, Cincinnati
Philip Rivers, San Diego
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
Matt Schaub, Houston
NFC
Drew Brees, New Orleans
Brett Favre, Minnesota
Donovan McNabb, Washington
Eli Manning, New York Giants
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
Tony Romo, Dallas
Matt Ryan, Atlanta

Here's hoping he continues his progress.

[GannonFan]

He got a lot of help on the offensive side of the ball this year. No reason for him not to excel this year.

[AZGrizFan]

How is he defining "elite"? Because it surely can't be about stats if Flacco is included in that list....

(although his 2009 #'s were much better than 2008's)...

[andy7171]

He got a lot of help on the offensive side of the ball this year.

Yeah, just a little of help.
Anquan Boldin and Daunte Stallworth.

[GannonFan]

He got a lot of help on the offensive side of the ball this year.

Yeah, just a little of help.
Anquan Boldin and Daunte Stallworth.

Yeah, that should help a little, dontcha think?

[HenZoneNation]

If you look at his progression from year one to year two without a legit #1 WR and an injury prone TE, there is little doubt he will be an elite QB. He improved in every statistical catagory in a tough, outdoor division. I thought they were a bit kind to Ryan considering last year they added the greatest receiving TE to their roster the year after they signed Turner, and he still struggled. After two years there is no dispute who has the edge between the two at this point...not the point of the article (I only submitted a blurb) but worth mentioning.