If DT members were NFL QB's
John Petrucci = Tom Brady
One of the longest standing members. Also still among the best. Sometimes it feels like he's carrying the team.
John Myung = Joe Flacco
Nothing flashy, but he gets the job done. Certainly has moments of greatness. But more a guy in the backdrop who is the solid rock of the team.
Jordan Rudess = Tony Romo
The guy who is one of the greats on paper, who theoretically has it all, and who keeps screwing up on those clutch KM solos everyone wants to hear.
James LaBrie = Eli Manning
The dude has had some serious clutch moments. Reliable. Clocks in day in and day out. The dude also "throws a ton of interceptions".
Mike Mangini = Andrew Luck
The new guy, the prodigy, the rookie who plays like a veteran who's been there all along.
BONUS
Mike Portnoy = Donovan McNabb
We appreciated him while he was here, even if he left on somewhat of a sour note. Now that he's gone, would he please just stop talking?
Derek Sherinian = Mark Sanchez
"The Scapegoat" - could have done more, but the band were turning into a circus act when he was around and unfortunately he got the brunt of it.
Kevin Moore = Joe Namath
The legend from the distant past. Still the best guy the team ever had at his position.
Charlie Dominici = Tommy Maddox
Another blast from the past who clearly wasn't ever going to work. Went back to music years after getting shown the door. Worked out marginally better.