He didn't get much help from his receivers or offensive line. The Broncos invested a second-round pick in Drew Lock in the 2019 NFL draft and the results . 2021 stats:5 games | 64.9 pct | 526 pass yds | 5.6 ypa | 3 pass TD | 6 INT | 13 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:N/A |2018:N/A. He's an NFL quarterback now, which is no small feat. Ranking NFL's top 10 quarterbacks of 2021: Patrick Mahomes No. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Getting two more key weapons in former Texan Will Fuller and 2020 first-rounder Jaylen Waddle a big target from his Alabama days indicates Tagovailoa will be let loose as a passer in a less compressed attack. Who is struggling and needs to find consistency? And Tom Brady is among the 19 signal callers who are 6-4. After both games, I wondered about a door No. Look for Burrow to raise his efficiency and big-play quotient at the same time. Becton turned heads at the 2020 NFL Combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in an unprecedented 5.10 seconds. His already-excellent pocket movement and accuracy are harder to learn. Let's talk about that end. 2021 stats:12 games | 58.2 pct | 978 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 4 pass TD | 5 INT | 374 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 2 fumbles. Tannehill has found his groove at 32. 2020 key stats: 4,212passing yards, 40passing TDs, 13 INTs, 105.1 passer rating, 73.5 QBR, 7.5 yards per attempt, 513 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs. He's also back with the offensive-minded head coach Frank Reich who was critical to his early success with the Eagles. 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. Our man has been busy since we last checked in. Insider: If Ohio State's C.J. Hurts with the related Colts twist will be a storyline in Philadelphia. 2021 stats:14 games | 64.8 pct | 3,113 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 25 pass TD | 6 INT | 183 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:6 |2019:3 |2018:6 |2017:5 |2016:9 |2015:4 | 2014: 8 | 2013: 6. This situation has the feel of Goff taking more lumps and makingroom for a rookie replacement in 2022. Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold in a good place again? His passing and decision-making have improved, even if he can't throw down the field. Yes, there was the drop by 49ers cornerback Jaquiski Tartt. Mayfield was the No. Wentz was saved a little by his athleticism but 2020 was rough by every passing measure. Tyler Lauletta. Who has the biggest hands in NFL history? The 2019 No. See the complete Week 16 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. The 2021 NFL calendar was filled with twists and turns. He's a high-end backup. The opposite was true for most of his career, with few players accomplishing more while holding on to the ball, waiting for a big play to emerge. Rodgers' arm is still an absolute cannon, too, with the accuracy to put the ball anywhere downfield. Mullens started against the Raiders for a short-handed Browns squad in a game just before Christmas with major playoff implications. Between the preseason and 62 regular-season pass attempts, we got a better feel for Love as a pro this year. Only Jimmy G could reach the NFC Championship Game and see his ranking fall. Entering his third NFL season, Minshew has 20 starts under his belt, including 5,530 passing yards and an impressive 37:11 . His ceiling looks higher than most analysts expected, Kyle Shanahan excluded. (Probably.) NFL Insider Albert Breer expects the San Francisco 49ers to sign quarterback Baker Mayfield. Early years. Week 17 NFL That was easily his best four-game stretch of the season. Stroud stats: 182.0 QB rating, 81-12 TD-INT, 9.8 ypa, 7,775 pass yards, 69.3% completion. It's tough to build a team around a player like that. . I am trying not to let Tua's final month completely eradicate what came before it. How high has Patrick Mahomes climbed? 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. He did not really perform in many drills, but the drills he did perform in he looked mediocre. Big Ben's playoff outing was typical of his season. If Wentz isn't a top-16 NFL quarterback by the end of 2021, then something is, indeed, broken. It doesn't surprise me the Titans are standing strong behind him as their starter. McCoy proved he can still execute the game plan and play with a lead, even providing a few big plays. The use of 12 personnel (two tight ends) has vibed with him to help Cousins maximize his big arm. Tannenbaum's final QB rankings: Who is in line to be a 2022 starter? The current Bucs starter has earned $291.1 million. Mike Glennon is the current quarterback for the New York Giants. He still mixed in enough boffo games to finish with strong stats, but the bar is higher for Prescott, considering his teammates. That's two straight up-and-down seasons for a player who had previously been a model of consistency. 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. Don't bury this man yet! They also will use zone blocking to give a much-needed jolt to the rushing attack. The Matt Rhule Panthers are 2-0 in P.J. Ranking 2021 quarterback moves: Colts, Rams got best value in blockbuster trades; Bears, Texans fumbled badly Assessing each of the most notable moves at QB this offseason By Cody Benjamin. Then he was put back on the practice squad. The intersection of these quarterbacks created a big offensive boom in 2020. . Jackson didn't live up to his MVP level from 2019, but he also didn't struggle as much as many perceived. I struggled to sort out the QB ranks from Nos. 1 overall pick. Which big-name signal-callers could be on the move in the coming months? Wilson started last season on a MVP-like tear with a dominant first half before fading a bit in the final two months. See the complete Week 17 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. 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. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He also is underrated as an athlete and runner. See the complete pecking order entering Week 12, 1-32. Donovan McNabb - 6'2 240 lbs. Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. The offensive line made the position nearly unplayable in the postseason, and Burrow needed to be perfect on Super Bowl Sunday. 2020 key stats: 4,581passing yards, 26passing TDs, 11INTs, 93.3 passer rating, 67.0QBR, 7.3yards per attempt. 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. Still, there is a big dropoff from the top seven at the position this year. Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. But this was an uneven Mahomes campaign. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. Now that the mistakes are under control, Mayfield can be counted on for more big plays with the best, healthiest, deepest receiving corps he's ever had. Mannion didnt do that much wrong in the game, but the game was a reminder why Cousins market value is more $30 million per year. His arm strength and processing both took huge leaps in Year 2. 2021 stats:7 games | 64.9 pct | 1,081 pass yds | 5.8 ypa | 3 pass TD | 4 INT | 294 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 4 fumbles. Franks signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021. 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. Missing five starts down the stretch was disappointing, but he's going to be learning a new offense in 2022 anyhow. Jones convinced the Patriots he should also start right away as a first-round pick with his early command of their complicated offense under Josh McDaniels. The perception is that he struggled as a rookie, but the numbers above paint a more nuanced story. 2 overall pick. 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. The same is true for Herbert's overtime thriller against the Chiefs. Until there's some kind of clarity on Watson's on-field future tied to the concerning off-field developments, he takes his worthy high spot on the list. 2021 stats:19 games | 67.2 pct | 5,916 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 46 pass TD | 13 INT | 81 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 5 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:2 |2019:14 |2018:10 |2017:1 |2016:1 |2015:3 | 2014: 2 | 2013: T-4. What stands out about this throw is the timing, the rhythm, and the anticipation. 2020 key stats: 2,943 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 10INTs, 80.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 6.6yards per attempt, 423 rushing yards, rushing TD. Rams QB Matthew Stafford joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with 40-plus . Look for Wentz, when back healthy,to be whispered well the way Mayfield and Tannehill were. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Then again, I never would have guessed Heinicke's spiritual father, Ryan Fitzpatrick, would have three seasons as a primary starter after turning 33. Glennon has been a journeyman, playing for the Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and now the Giants. 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. He ran well and hit more big plays than Jimmy Garoppolo. Tannehill has become as fun to watch as many similar young guns. Brandon Allen is one of them. At 37, his wisdom and intelligence remain major assets, rebooted by a QB-friendly offense operated by Matt LaFleur. Betting on himself should pay off, as heshould win the Saints' starting job over non-traditional passer Taysom Hill. If I was to guess Teddy's numbers for the season before it started, they might have looked like the stats above. But at 24, he needs to show the Giants he's a long-term keeper. Try to divorce each quarterback from his surroundings, evaluate their responsibilities and judge on the results. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. He still looked like a rookie, which isn't the greatest sign. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. Here are this week's QB rankings -- the final edition -- and some notes regarding the position. His two-year run in Tampa proved his arm never diminished and that he could excel in a bombs-away offense built around throws that would be low-percentage in mortal hands. 23. 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. White is now entering his fifth season, and his 400-yard outing against the Bengals could keep him in the league for five more. Garoppolo has a high floor but has shown to Kyle Shanahan he has a clear limited ceiling as a pocket passer. Burrow had a careful rookie season operating in Cincinnati's offense, curbed by his knee injury. The Chiefs had been to three AFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and had one Lombardi Trophy pre-Mahomes. He's made a living as the ultimate bridge quarterback because of his consistent veteran leadership even with unfamiliar teammates and ability to excute in a variety of schemes. Johnson deserves better. For now, physical gifts aside,here's a conservative ranking based on Wilson's inexperience and learning challenges. If I was picking one quarterback for next season, the next five seasons or the next 10 seasons, I'd take Mahomes. Pass velocity and the amount of zip a QB can put on a pass were factors in the ranking, as was the ability to hit the deep ball. 1 pick in the 2018, but has played for three teams since 2021. Jalen Hurts is climbing toward the top spot in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after leading a comeback victory over the Colts. They include starting quarterbacks and backups who filled in for QBs dealing with injuries at the end of the year. Carrtakes advantage by being effective pocket passing on short-to-intermediate routes with tight end Darren Waller as the focal point. He pushed the ball downfield more without making more mistakes. His one start was the 16-16 tie against the Lions, a game I watched to the very end on NFL Game Pass on a Wednesday morning in mid-November just so I could confidently tell you months later that Rudolph wasnt very good. Let's look at the 10 heaviest players in NFL history. How far does Kirk Cousins tumble after a disastrous outing against the Cowboys? opting out of the bowl game. It also helps to have pristine pass protection and two top backs. His decision-making and leadership are already impressive. 2021 stats:16 games | 66.3 pct | 4,221 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 33 pass TD | 7 INT | 115 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 12 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:15 |2019:8 |2018:13 |2017:10 |2016:13 |2015:11 |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. 2021 stats:17 games | 64.6 pct | 3,955 pass yds | 6.1 ypa | 24 pass TD | 10 INT | 4 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 12 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:20 |2019:37 |2018:9 |2017:2 |2016:10 |2015:5 | 2014: 3 | 2013: 5. 1; Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford miss the cut Assessing the best of the best signal-callers entering the new season By Cody Benjamin. The level of quarterback play in the NFL is better than ever. There's been a ton of hype over what he can do in Sean McVay's offense, but that's discounting for the recent impressive highs in Detroit. He started 11 games at right tackle for the Lions in 2021. He was up for the challenge, even if the Browns ran an extremely conservative offense. The Dallas Cowboys head into the 2021 NFL playoffs with the single best offensive line in the game this season, according to PFF's data. Second, there are some outside-the-box plays he leaves on the table. Weighing past recent peformances but tilting a lotmore toward upside for the upcoming season, here's Sporting News' latest annual offseason ranking of NFL quarterbacks, 1-32: MORE NFL RANKINGS: RBs |WRs| GMs| Head coaches. 6 overall pick in 2019. 2021 stats:1 game | 60.0 pct | 135 pass yds | 6.8 ypa | 0 pass TD | 2 INT | 6 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 0 fumbles. Can anyone stop the Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson connection in crunch time? Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. At 32, Cousins has had enjoyed the best play of his career in Minnesota, a la Tannehill in Tennessee. It often felt as if the Cardinals relied on Murray to create incandescent plays on his own; otherwise, the offense got stuck in quicksand. Hendrickson recorded five sacks on the quarterbacks that would meet in the Super Bowl, three against Tom Brady and two against Patrick Mahomes. 2028 2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 All Types Cap Hits Total Cash Base Salaries Signing Cash Roster Option Restructure Workout Incentive Average Guaranteed GTD at Signing Dead Money . 2020 key stats:4,336passing yards, 39passing TDs, 10 INTs, 98.3 passer rating, 69.5QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 234rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. Stroud's trying to shake at the scouting combine this week is a sign of . Photo: MIBets Like their players, coaches are just as guilty of complaining. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. Mayfield's year-end rankings reflect a career that has ping-ponged between incredible promise and sub-mediocre play. This is an unquestioned make-or-break third season for the No. 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. He was a two-way player. 2020 key stats (with Eagles): 2,620 passing yards, 16passing TDs, 15 INTs, 72.8passer rating, 49.6QBR, 6.0yards per attempt, 276 rushing yards, 5rushing TDs, MORE:Exploring the Colts' best Carson Wentz injury replacements. He broke one of the biggest stories on the Panthers beat in November 2021, when he revealed that the Panthers were planning to meet with quarterback Cam Newton with the intentions to sign him one .