Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers), Baker Mayfield (Browns), and Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) round out the top five quarterbacks who were voted as the worst complainers by NFL fans. Roethlisberger has transitioned from lifting the offense to being a more dependent older QB. Mahomes entered the Matrix for 10 nearly flawless playoff quarters, and then he became the primary reason the Chiefs self-immolated in the AFC Championship Game. See the complete Week 17 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. Betting on himself should pay off, as heshould win the Saints' starting job over non-traditional passer Taysom Hill. He is ahigh-reward passer with low risk in pushing for big plays downfield while remaining efficient. They boosted the receiving corps with Kenny Golladay, rookie first-rounder Kadarius Toney and savvy second tight end Kyle Rudolph. The Air Index presented by FedEx ranks NFL quarterback performances all season long. Jones needs to get stronger, but that's attainable. Lance warmed up in both of his starts, playing better in the second halves. 2021 stats:9 games | 74.7 pct | 740 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 3 pass TD | 1 INT | 37 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 4 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:T-48 |2019:50 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. The reigning MVP has proved to be the NFL's ultimate renaissance man at the position, given his offseason "Jeopardy!" INDIANAPOLIS The label C.J. Who has the biggest hands in NFL history? The 20-year-old also was measured as the tallest and heaviest quarterback at 6-4 and 244 pounds. NFL Power Rankings: Rams rule after Super Bowl LVI; how do the other 31 teams shake out? . Tyler Lauletta. The Broncos invested a second-round pick in Drew Lock in the 2019 NFL draft and the results . 2020 key stats (at Clemson):3,153 passing yards, 24 passing TDs, 5INTs, 9.4yards per attempt, 203rushing yards, 8rushing TDs. The challenge will be adjusting to a brand-new offense and remaining limited with his weapons as defenses adjust better to him. A strong offensive line and aggressive coaching staff give Goff a chance to improve in his second season with the Lions, but he's settling into a career as a starter just below the Dalton Line. See the complete Week 16 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. After last season's second-half swoon, Wilson was unspectacularly efficient early this season, missed three starts, suffered through the worst month of his career and then finished strong. The Lions will lean a lot on the run with D'Andre Swift, but they unfortunately depleted their passing game options save for top young tight end T.J. Hockenson. An injury on Thursday Night Football against the Colts and a crash landing against a good Bills defense ended the fun, although benching White for Joe Flacco the next week felt harsh. 2021 stats:7 games | 59.0 pct | 1,170 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 14 pass TD | 3 INT | 166 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 2 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:22 |2018:20 |2017:17 |2016:15 |2015:20. Darnoledalso has struggled to handle any kind of pressure well, whether from a opponent's pass rush or being in a big spotlight. And on fourth down, he went 6-for-6 for 106 yards and a TD, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck come in a close second at 240 lbs. . He delivered down the stretch to ensure a Ravens playoff return after not getting the same kind of support inan offense in transition. This may not sound exciting, but it's good enough for him to remain a league-average starter. RB Index: Constructing the perfect NFL running back. Alec Ingold Topping the list, Alec Ingold is an American fullback who plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Matt Rhule Panthers are 2-0 in P.J. Missing five starts down the stretch was disappointing, but he's going to be learning a new offense in 2022 anyhow. 2021 stats:1 game | 50.0 pct | 13 pass yds | 2.2 ypa | 0 pass TD | 0 INT | 2 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:21 |2019:17 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:28 |2015:14 |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. It was less of a roller coaster for the regular season (like Josh Allen's) and more consistently ragged, mostly efficient ball with a few too many turnovers early and too few big plays, until the end. 2020 key stats (with Rams): 3,952passing yards, 20passing TDs, 13 INTs, 90.0 passer rating, 58.5QBR, 7.2yards per attempt. This is not Mike Glennon. Bills, Chiefs and 49ers top the list. And on fourth down, he went 6-for-6 for 106 yards and a TD, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Brady's departure from the AFC East opened the door for a new passer to be the unquestioned class of the division. He also manages a run-centered spread passing attack well. Listing the top salaries, cap hits, cash, earnings, contracts, and bonuses, for all active NFL players. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Jakob Johnson is now in the Las Vegas Raiders and is the latest fullback incorporated into the Raiders' offensive system. 3 to No. But this was an uneven Mahomes campaign. 2021 stats:13 games | 66.8 pct | 2,664 pass yds | 6.8 ypa | 16 pass TD | 10 INT | 44 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 5 fumbles. This is a. The use of 12 personnel (two tight ends) has vibed with him to help Cousins maximize his big arm. QBs with long-term injuries are not included. He is hoping to be fixed by another Los Angeles import, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, who was a big help to Herbert last season. How does a quarterback this talented and heady struggle to find even backup roles for a decade and a half? The NFL, in recent years, has gone to a more mobile style of quarterback. Yes, there was the drop by 49ers cornerback Jaquiski Tartt. 2021 stats:5 games | 63.8 pct | 422 pass yds | 8.9 ypa | 3 pass TD | 1 INT | -8 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A. Lamar looked like an MVP candidate through five weeks, then hit the roughest stretch of his career, including four missed games. 2020 key stats: 4,265passing yards, 35passing TDs, 13 INTs, 105.0passer rating, 63.2QBR, 8.3yards per attempt. The list will be accompanied each week by some of the biggest takeaways and lingering thoughts from the recent performances under center, including what both the tape and numbers say about some of the game's starting quarterbacks. McGwire is considered one of the biggest busts ever, though, as he never became a set starter for the Seahawks in his four years playing in the Northwest. I never understood the narrative that the Patriots weren't asking Mac Jones to do much. 2021 stats:5 games | 68.4 pct | 702 pass yds | 7.4 ypa | 5 pass TD | 1 INT | 42 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:31. It also helps to have pristine pass protection and two top backs. Where does 49ers rookie Brock Purdy slot in after beating Tom Brady in his first NFL start? 2 overall pick. With the quick rise of Herbert and Burrow, there will be a lot of pressure for Tagovailoa to come through for a returning 10-6 team. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? But they need some competition in the QB room. He still managed to be a rather efficient distributor, thanks to having a trio of special young receivers in Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Quarterback Stetson Bennett: Carson Beck, probably. He put together his first two 300-yard games despite making only one start! He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. His passing and decision-making have improved, even if he can't throw down the field. Much of Tannehill's mid-career boom has been tied to play-action passing, but he's reminded many that his arm remains underrated and his athleticism is a major asset. 2021 stats:17 games | 59.6 pct | 3,641 pass yds | 6.0 ypa | 12 pass TD | 17 INT | 334 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 9 fumbles. Let's break down the biggest losers! At 36, Ryan is now adjusting to the scheme of offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith and latest new coordinator, Dave Ragone. Prescott was headed toward a massive first season with Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy before the heartbreaking ankle injury against the Giants in the fifth game. This is who he is: a high-end backup who will rise and fall based on his teammates and the opponent, same as it ever was. That doesn't erase the gains that came in his other 15 starts, where his pocket passing took a huge step forward. He's an NFL quarterback now, which is no small feat. The tallest quarterback currently playing in the NFL is Houston Texans rookie Deshaun Watson, who stands at an impressive 6'3. He set career highs for complete percentage and TDs, but there was a slip in his usual high-caliberdeep passing. 2021 stats:14 games | 67.2 pct | 3,245 pass yds | 6.6 ypa | 19 pass TD | 8 INT | 87 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:22 |2019:20 |2018:7 |2017:15 |2016:32. His running ability gives him a high baseline, and he's a solid starting quarterback at worst, which is quite a find for a highly criticized second-round pick. Hard to do much better as a backup than going 1-for-1 in quality starts. Every NFL starting QB, ranked for the 2021 season From Zach Wilson to the league's big three passers, we're here to rank every projected starting QB for the 2021 NFL season. While correlation doesnt equal causation here, Walker looked far more comfortable in his one start this season (against the Cardinals) than during his handful of relief outings. 2020 key stats (at BYU):3,692 passing yards, 33 passing TDs, 3INTs, 11.0 yards per attempt, 254 rushing yards, 10rushing TDs. It's impossible to overstate how poor his protection and coaching have been, and he's shown enough flashes for me to believe he could be an average starter. On a per-snap basis, he made more impressive throws than the rest of the Jets quarterbacks. The Cardinals went 2-1 in McCoy's starts, with convincing wins against the Seahawks and 49ers sandwiched around a blowout loss to the Panthers. Although the big sack totals keep on coming, he remains the league's most durable QB with strong rushing efficiency. His yards-per-catch average of 22.1 in 2020 was the highest by a true freshman in . Who is the biggest football player in history? The biggest NFL player in 2021 is Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Ali Marpet, who stands at 6'4" and weighs in at 307 pounds. The playoff clunker against the Rams shouldn't take away from the fact his floor is higher than the ceiling of most QBs. The intersection of these quarterbacks created a big offensive boom in 2020. Franks signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021. Darnold's struggles with pressure and going through reads have only grown worse during his time as a pro. Kyler would have fallen in the rankings more for his playoff performance, but there weren't logical candidates to jump him. Mayfield's year-end rankings reflect a career that has ping-ponged between incredible promise and sub-mediocre play. Teddy finished seventh in EPA/CPOE composite, a sign he was accurate and picked up a lot of unflashy first downs. Which rookies are exceeding expectations, and which veterans are leading their offenses to playoff contention? Wilson has the skill set to be a rookie revelation in Herbert's vein. True backups will not be included, though teams with multiple legitimate starting options might have multiple QBs listed in the rankings. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. The "other" Robert Griffin was an offensive lineman on the same Baylor team as the Heisman-winning quarterback by the same name. 2021 stats:15 games | 68.3 pct | 3,924 pass yds | 7.6 ypa | 24 pass TD | 12 INT | 429 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 13 fumbles. At the bottom end of the rankings . Rams QB Matthew Stafford joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with 40-plus . Mike McDaniel looks like that right coach. Carr is a difficult QB to evaluate. Getty Brad Holmes and Rod Wood mix it up during Lions training camp in July 2021. Hurts, only 22, showed the Eagles enough as a rookie second-rounder to compel them to move on from Wentz and his big contract. We are finally through the 2021 regular season. Herbert's sensational Week 18 against the Raiders feels like five years ago. So maybe he's not big big, but he is one of the heaviest active quarterbacks in the NFL. Even so, credit Dallas for finishing unbeaten against the NFC East, the first such season for the Cowboys since 1998. He chose a team with a great supporting cast, including the offensive skill players, line, running game and defense. Bridgewater was the best choice for Denver over Drew Lock because it needs more conservative play and fewer mistakes to win games vs. forcing bigger pass plays. 2021 stats:8 games | 54.8 pct | 684 pass yds | 5.4 ypa | 4 pass TD | 5 INT | 230 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 4 fumbles, 2020 final ranking: 32 |2019:40 |2018:15 |2017:16 |2016:16 |2015:1 |2014:14 |2013:8. Carr's sluggish end to the regular season mostly continued in the playoffs, where he dropped back 58 times to gain 282 net passing yards against the Bengals in a wild-card loss. He had a 30 inch vertical, and only a 9'1 broad jump. In 2021, the Colts had a quarterback dripping in physical ability, yet one who wasn't decisive with the football, held onto it too long and, in the words of the GM, didn't "make the layups." Tampa Bay's Brady was great this season, but the Packers' Aaron Rodgers was playing behind a patchwork offensive line all year, and he was still the league's best quarterback. He's a high-end backup. He was drafted in the sixth round by the New York Jets, but never made the regular season roster and went to Indianapolis for a year. 1. Big Ben's playoff outing was typical of his season. There are maybe 16 QBs who can win consistently right now, and that number might actually be high when you consider the durability concerns of Lamar Jackson, the age of Matt Ryan and the inconsistency of Kirk Cousins. . His decision-making and leadership are already impressive. 2020 key stats: 3,803passing yards, 33passing TDs, 10 INTs, 94.1passer rating, 60.1 QBR, 6.3yards per attempt. Darnold has been sloppy with his accuracy and decision-making, a tendency that did show up at times at USC. 2021 stats:8 games | 63.1 pct | 1,515 pass yds | 6.4 ypa | 8 pass TD | 9 INT | 76 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:25 |2019:T-30 |2018:17 |2017:26 |2016:17 |2015:6 |2014:18 |2013:20. Roethlisberger's arm strength looked shot last season with his air-yard deterioration turning him into a dinker and dunker coming off a 2019 season lost to a right elbow injury. Stroud's trying to shake at the scouting combine this week is a sign of . It weirdly may have been the high point of the Cowboys' season. Antonio Brown's vaccination card Simon Bruty / Sports. Andre Carter, DE, Army - At the start of the year many had Carter considered a top draft pick, but his Combine is going to hurt his stock. He will start his Colts career sidelined with another injury, his debut up in the air pending recovery from foot surgery. After Joe Burrow's third straight win over Patrick Mahomes, where does Marc Sessler slot the Bengals star in his updated quarterback rankings? Burrow had a careful rookie season operating in Cincinnati's offense, curbed by his knee injury. Between the preseason and 62 regular-season pass attempts, we got a better feel for Love as a pro this year. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. 1 overall pick is just getting warmed up for a top-flight career. 2021 stats:4 games | 68.3 pct | 439 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 4 pass TD | 1 INT | 21 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble. Carrtakes advantage by being effective pocket passing on short-to-intermediate routes with tight end Darren Waller as the focal point. See the complete Week 14 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. With 2022 upon us, it's time to reflect on the year's 10 biggest stories. After 40 starts stretched over eight seasons, Glennon is probably out of opportunities. Burrow's wild ride is another reminder of how impossible it is to evaluate quarterbacks. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. He was running a hurry-up offense while throwing the ball 40 times in the rain against Tom Brady by Week 4. Even with rookie Penei Sewell set. Stroud can prove his mobility, he could be Colts' next QB. He also is underrated as an athlete and runner. The Dolphins didn't throw Tagovailoa into thewater as a rookie and the result was not much of a splash. Tannenbaum's final QB rankings: Who is in line to be a 2022 starter? Immediately stepping in as a league-average starting quarterback on over 600 dropbacks is usually a sign of great things to come. Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. His already-excellent pocket movement and accuracy are harder to learn. He pushed the ball downfield more without making more mistakes. It often felt as if the Cardinals relied on Murray to create incandescent plays on his own; otherwise, the offense got stuck in quicksand. Plus, Jared Goff hits the top 10 for the first time this season. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. His ceiling looks higher than most analysts expected, Kyle Shanahan excluded. Cowboys star Dak Prescott has reached a new high in Marc Sessler's quarterback rankings. Since then, he's bounced around various NFL practice squads, and he even had a brief stint in the XFL in 2019 prior to signing with Washington's practice squad last December. And I think the Eagles (Jalen Hurts), Falcons (Ryan), Dolphins (Tua Tagovailoa), Texans (Davis Mills), Giants (Daniel Jones), Saints (Jameis Winston/Taysom Hill) and Washington (Taylor Heinicke) need to bring in some competition. His arm strength and processing both took huge leaps in Year 2. 2020 key stats (with Cowboys): 2,170 passing yards, 14passing TDs, 8 INTs, 87.3 passer rating, 53.8QBR, 6.5yards per attempt. Dalton has played roughly 2,000 snaps in the last three years, finishing with a PFF grade between 65 and 70 each season. MORE: How Stetson Bennett matched a Joe Burrow record in the 2023 national championship Stetson Bennett draft projection. On a weekly basis throughout the season, I will rate my current confidence in each quarterback's play. 1 overall pick to be tagged with the "can't miss" label. Fromm may best be remembered as the guy Joe Judge asked to perform a QB sneak from a jumbo formation on third-and-9. 2020 key stats: 2,943 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 10INTs, 80.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 6.6yards per attempt, 423 rushing yards, rushing TD. 2020 key stats:4,336passing yards, 39passing TDs, 10 INTs, 98.3 passer rating, 69.5QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 234rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. He ran well and hit more big plays than Jimmy Garoppolo. 2021 stats:16 games | 65.0 pct | 3,419 pass yds | 6.9 ypa | 20 pass TD | 15 INT | 313 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 7 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:37 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A. Winston will operate with a good line, a top wide receiver in Michael Thomas, the ultimate dumpoff option in Alvin Kamara and a rising tight end, Adam Trautman. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. 2021 stats:16 games | 60.6 pct | 3,402 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 17 pass TD | 11 INT | 823 rush yds | 10 rush TD | 10 fumbles. Our man has been busy since we last checked in. Jacksondid break through for his first playoff victory and at only 24, should be expected to rev back up as a passer with a receiving corps overhaul to match the improved traditional rushing attack. Tennessee gave him the perfect run-heavy offense for his skill set. Hurts saving his worst start of the season for the playoffs knocks him down a few spots. The level of quarterback play in the NFL is better than ever. White is now entering his fifth season, and his 400-yard outing against the Bengals could keep him in the league for five more. He developed a tendency to hold the ball too long, which led to an NFL-high 50 sacks in only 12 starts last season before being benched for Jalen Hurts. After Prescott's fast start to the season, his inaccuracy and tentative play made for one of the most inexplicable stories in the entire league. He also has the personality to handle the pressure that comes with trying to be the latest Jets savior at the game's most important position. 2021 stats:21 games | 67.7 pct | 6,074 pass yds | 8.2 ypa | 50 pass TD | 20 INT | 85 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 5 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:13 |2019:9 |2018:16 |2017:8 |2016:8 |2015:19 | 2014: 17 | 2013: 13. 2021 stats:1 game | 64.5 pct | 194 pass yds | 6.3 ypa | 0 pass TD | 0 INT | 0 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:51 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A. He improved down the stretch, but most of that improvement came down to one terrific game against the Bucs. 2021 stats:12 games | 59.9 pct | 2,527 pass yds | 6.2 ypa | 9 pass TD | 13 INT | 222 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:36 |2019:26 |2018:24. The Jets have invested plenty in the line and receiving corps. 2020 key stats: 4,544 passing yards, 37passing TDs, 10 INTs, 107.2 passer rating, 81.7 QBR, 7.8yards per attempt, 421 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs. 23. Its depressing that Flacco has a strong case as the best Jets quarterback on a per-start basis in back-to-back years. 2021 stats:5 games | 54.5 pct | 362 pass yds | 5.5 ypa | 1 pass TD | 3 INT | 13 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 3 fumbles. What about a partnership with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco? The nine 6-foot-5 quarterbacks are highlighted by Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Wentz. Mullens started against the Raiders for a short-handed Browns squad in a game just before Christmas with major playoff implications.

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