Posted by ESPN.com' s Bill Williamson

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	Jay Cutler completed his first 12 passes of Saturday's game against Dallas.

As of right now, Jay Cutler is the best quarterback of the 2006 rookie draft class. Cutler, the Denver Broncos' quarterback, is better than Tennessee's Vince Young and Arizona's Matt Leinart. There's no question about it.

Young was No. 3 overall of that draft by Tennessee and Leinart went 10th to Arizona. Cutler was taken by Denver with the next pick. The third QB taken that year is ahead of the first two quarterbacks.

Last weekend's preseason action is proof of it. Cutler followed up a nearly flawless training camp and two days of slicing up the Cowboys in a joint workout by completing 16 of 20 passes against the Cowboys on Saturday night. Cutler completed his first 12 passes of the game.

While Cutler was flourishing in Denver, Leinart was trying to find his game in Kansas City. Leinart had to come off the bench because Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt decided to start veteran Kurt Warner instead. Leinart was shaky at first but he rebounded and completed 7 of 11 passes for 62 yards and led the Cardinals on a touchdown drive.

But let's face it. Leinart is entering his third season and he is in a quarterback battle with a player who now must be considered a journeyman. Sure, Leinart missed most of last season with an injury, but he has a long way to go before he can prove he is ready to be difference-making quarterback in the NFL.

On Friday night, Young, who regressed as a passer at times last season, struggled mightily against visiting Oakland. Young couldn't generate any offense. He completed 4 of 13 passes for 37 yards in five drives. Young was even booed some by the Tennessee fans.

Young is far from a lost cause. He is wonderful with his legs and he is a proven winner. Young will be the Titans' quarterback for a long time. There's no denying that.

There's also no denying that he isn't as far as long as an NFL quarterback as Cutler is. I have backup support here. In an ESPN.com story by Mike Sando last year, Cutler was expected to do big things, according to NFL scouts.

He appears ready to do them, while the first two quarterbacks selected in the 2006 draft are still trying to find their way.

Cutler is playing at a high level. Who knows which one of the three will end up being the best NFL quarterback, but there is no denying that, right now, Cutler is the best.