Look for Burrow to raise his efficiency and big-play quotient at the same time. See the complete pecking order entering Week 12, 1-32. Garoppolo has a high floor but has shown to Kyle Shanahan he has a clear limited ceiling as a pocket passer. 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." After 40 starts stretched over eight seasons, Glennon is probably out of opportunities. The ceiling is also intriguing, because his physical gifts are obvious. Nothing validated my take that Jones was playing better than his numbers showed quite like watching the Giants try to play without him. The teams that have a top-tier starting quarterback are at a clear advantage over the teams that have varying degrees of question marks at the position. My doubts about whether that morning was time well spent are similar to my doubts about the Steelers seeing Rudolph as an important part of their future. Here, foxsports.com.au breaks down the biggest questions that need to be answered in the quarterback carousel that will dominate headlines this NFL off-season. He also has shown the necessary young leadership to maintain Buffalo's new status as a playoff power. 3 overall pick from 2018 must do plenty after not showing much for the Jets, as limited as they were, for the past three seasons. Rodgers' arm is still an absolute cannon, too, with the accuracy to put the ball anywhere downfield. Here are my rankings, Nos. That famous Boyle arm strength everyone talks about didnt show up in three steadily improving regular-season starts. Mahomes currently holds the highest career passer rating of any quarterback in NFL history, regular season (105.7) and postseason (107.4), along with several NFL and Chiefs' franchise. He didn't get much help from his receivers or offensive line. With 2022 upon us, it's time to reflect on the year's 10 biggest stories. 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. It wasn't always like this. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. MORE: How Stetson Bennett matched a Joe Burrow record in the 2023 national championship Stetson Bennett draft projection. QBs with long-term injuries are not included. Somehow, the potential of the projected starters for every team in 2021 is greater, thanks to a slew of top second-year and rookie draft picks. But at only 28, there's plenty of time to get right again and the Colts' run-heavy offense behind a sturdy line will boost him. But at 24, he needs to show the Giants he's a long-term keeper. Lock was better than his stats showed in three late-season starts, avoiding the haywire decisions that plagued his 2020 campaign. He did his job, and the formula could have worked, if the Broncos' defense didn't struggle to get off the field, sinking to 21st in DVOA. Geno's first extended stretch as a starter since 2014 went just fine, with conservative play-calling in tight losses to the Steelers and Saints coming before a near perfect game against the Jaguars. That doesn't erase the gains that came in his other 15 starts, where his pocket passing took a huge step forward. Patrick Mahomes spearheaded an unprecedented rise as Kansas City's quarterback. 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. For now, physical gifts aside,here's a conservative ranking based on Wilson's inexperience and learning challenges. 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. Biggest Quarterback Sleeper of 2021 Who is Taylor Heinicke? Siemian finished with 200 dropbacks and ended up 25th out of 38 qualifiers in PFF's passing grades, ahead of Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Taylor Heinicke and the top two picks in the last year's draft. 2021 stats:11 games | 64.3 pct | 2,428 pass yds | 6.7 ypa | 10 pass TD | 7 INT | 298 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 7 fumbles. He played clean, aggressive football in his start for the Ravens and finished 13th(!) Combine those outings with his Week 14 comeback effort against the Bucs and his Week 16 destruction of the Patriots, and it's clear that Allen's highs this season were higher than anyone else's. For the second straight year, Gilbert looked better than expected in an emergency start that he had little chance of winning. 5 here because others shined in the playoffs. He does the razzle dazzle better than any quarterback, but he does all the little things well, too, with his big arm as thefoundation. According to the chart, the Steelers went run-run-pass around what looks to be on approximately 27% of their drives. Ravens GM Eric Decosta said in January they are working at "Lamar's pace" on a new contract in "an unusual negotiation," because Jackson is representing himself. This is an unquestioned make-or-break third season for the No. 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. His worst three-game stretch of the season may have been his final three playoff games, yet he was simultaneously the main reason his Bengals kept playing, notching their first two road playoff wins in franchise history. 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. He was laser-focused with an elite trio of wide receivers while in complete command of getting the ball deep with his cannon. 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. By James. He didn't have a PFF grade above 70 in his last five starts, with three big-time throws and 13(!) . See the full pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 18. Staying competitive against tough defenses and beating down the bad ones will usually keep a backup quarterback employed for a long time. 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. Wilson started last season on a MVP-like tear with a dominant first half before fading a bit in the final two months. How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? Becton turned heads at the 2020 NFL Combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in an unprecedented 5.10 seconds. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Here are the PFF QB rankings heading into the 2021 NFL 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. 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. 1-62. Mayfield's year-end rankings reflect a career that has ping-ponged between incredible promise and sub-mediocre play. 2021 stats:2 games | 64.3 pct | 338 pass yds | 8.1 ypa | 3 pass TD | 0 INT | 3 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:46 |2019:33 |2018:26 |2017:25 |2016:21 |2015:18 |2014:11 |2013:16. He ran more than expected, and his deep accuracy came as advertised. If anything, the cautious Patriots staff's willingness to ask a lot was one of the defining traits of Jones' rookie season. 2021 stats:13 games | 67.8 pct | 2,653 pass yds | 6.8 ypa | 16 pass TD | 10 INT | 128 rush yd | 3 rush TD | 9 fumbles. In only four starts, Hurts displayed all of his rare running ability and some good passing upside despite limited weapons and protection. Jalen Hurts is climbing toward the top spot in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after leading a comeback victory over the Colts. INDIANAPOLIS The label C.J. Tyrod's star-crossed career continued. "I wouldn't say it lingered as long as people gave me the excuse of it," Prescott said on The Rich Eisen Show during Super Bowl week. 6 overall pick in 2019. 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. McCoy proved he can still execute the game plan and play with a lead, even providing a few big plays. 2020 key stats: 2,757 passing yards, 26 passing TDs, 9INTs, 99.3passer rating, 73.7QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 1,005rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. turnover-worthy plays in that span. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck come in a close second at 240 lbs. Second, there are some outside-the-box plays he leaves on the table. 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 held the ball too long and threw late after staring down a receiver on his last interception, a shortcoming that has plagued him throughout his career. It doesn't surprise me Hill averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, and the Saints won four of his five starts because he stresses defense, even as he stresses Saints fans. Who is struggling and needs to find consistency? 2020 key stats: 3,803passing yards, 33passing TDs, 10 INTs, 94.1passer rating, 60.1 QBR, 6.3yards per attempt. . Auburn shows two-deep safeties early in the pre-snap phase, but right before the play begins they walk one of . True backups will not be included, though teams with multiple legitimate starting options might have multiple QBs listed in the rankings. 2021 stats:17 games | 67.0 pct | 3,968 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 20 pass TD | 12 INT | 82 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 11 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:14 |2019:12 |2018:8 |2017:9 |2016:2 |2015:15 | 2014: 9 | 2013: 11. He erred on the side of being too conservative under Sean Payton, just starting to loosen up before the injury. A lot of wow throws, a lot of misses, a lot of turnover-worthy plays, a lot of confusion and a lot of raw potential. Tom Brady has rarely been among the NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks, but he has been in the league long enough to have the most career earnings. Jones has flashed, more so as a rookie than as a slumping sophomore. 2021 stats:12 games | 58.9 pct | 1,870 pass yds | 6.9 ypa | 7 pass TD | 10 INT | 420 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 12 fumbles. Tagovailoa proved he was an NFL starting quarterback in his second season, which is no small feat for a player with physical limitations. Jan 12, 2022. 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. But this was an uneven Mahomes campaign. This 6'7 athlete went in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft as the 73 rd pick. We are finally through the 2021 regular season. Some weight is given to players who start more games, but there's just no question that Darnold's average 2021 start was below the level of backups like Trevor Siemian, Geno Smith and Andy Dalton. 2020 key stats (with Panthers): 3,733 passing yards, 15passing TDs, 11INTs, 92.1passer rating, 64.2QBR, 7.6yards per attempt, 279rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. Still, there is a big dropoff from the top seven at the position this year. Cousins' year-end rankings are consistent. He's getting the initial chance to start in Chicago over rookie first-rounder Justin Fields because of familiarity with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor from their days together in Cincinnati. The savior of Philadelphia was known to savor bologna, cheese and mayo sandwiches and that helped him round out this list. I struggled to sort out the QB ranks from Nos. 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. Where does Marc Sessler slot Jaguars budding star Trevor Lawrence in his updated quarterback rankings? Hendrickson recorded five sacks on the quarterbacks that would meet in the Super Bowl, three against Tom Brady and two against Patrick Mahomes. 2020 key stats (with Cowboys): 2,170 passing yards, 14passing TDs, 8 INTs, 87.3 passer rating, 53.8QBR, 6.5yards per attempt. 2021 stats:6 games | 50.0 pct | 149 pass yds | 4.4 ypa | 2 pass TD | 0 INT | -1 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:47 |2019:T-48 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A. Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. 2021 stats:6 games | 57.7 pct | 603 pass yds | 8.5 ypa | 5 pass TD | 2 INT | 168 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 0 fumbles. Immediately stepping in as a league-average starting quarterback on over 600 dropbacks is usually a sign of great things to come. Mahomes is king again at age 25 and may not be dethroned for a long time. It's a bad sign for Wentzs future if Frank Reich gives up on him. In fact, the top five offensive lines in the NFL will all be playing in the postseason, with the first team to miss out being the Washington Football Team. I will go to my grave believing the 2021 Bills would have won the Super Bowl if they'd won the coin toss in Kansas City. Now Goff is at a career crossroads, hoping to serve the Lions as more than a 26-year-old bridge option. Teddy finished seventh in EPA/CPOE composite, a sign he was accurate and picked up a lot of unflashy first downs. It's clear the team is not thrilled with Murray's maturity, and the feeling is probably mutual. Walker starts and 8-23 with anyone else under center. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: $45 million 2. I am trying not to let Tua's final month completely eradicate what came before it. The missed games and slump knocked him down three spots or so, but he played like a top-10 quarterback to begin and end the season. 2021 stats:12 games | 64.4 pct | 2,882 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 16 pass TD | 13 INT | 767 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:7 |2019:1 |2018:23. This is a. 2 where Baker Mayfield was benched for the season because of his shoulder injury, and whether that door would have led the Browns to the playoffs. Many eyes will be on Bennett this week in Indianapolis, where he led Georgia to a national championship over Alabama to end the 2021-22 season . He was drafted into a chaotic situation and is the only quarterback who is jealous of Joe Burrow's offensive line. John Krahn Portland State OT 6'10" 410Lbs Daniel Faalele Minnesota OT 6'9" 400lb Olivier Charles-Pierre Houston DT 6' 2" 370lbs At 36, Ryan is now adjusting to the scheme of offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith and latest new coordinator, Dave Ragone. Winston said he learned a ton learning behind now retired all-time great Drew Brees in Sean Payton's system. 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. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. Benching Glennon for Jake Fromm made the Giants' offense worse, so theres that. 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. Even with rookie Penei Sewell set. Insider: If Ohio State's C.J. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. 2020 key stats: 1,856passing yards, 9 passing TDs, 4INTs, 99.6 passer rating, 78.7QBR, 8.4yards per attempt, 93 rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. This is a ranking based on this season alone. Look for Wentz, when back healthy,to be whispered well the way Mayfield and Tannehill were. He is expected to be back at full strength and much of the Cowboys' success in 2021 will ride on his arm and legs. Darnold has been sloppy with his accuracy and decision-making, a tendency that did show up at times at USC. Against Atlanta and Seattle, Boyle looked like someone who would stick around for at least a few more years. He's a legitimately tricky backup to deal with, which is more than anyone except Sean Payton should have expected. The nine 6-foot-5 quarterbacks are highlighted by Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Wentz. Florida QB Anthony Richardson set combine records for a QB with a vertical jump of 40.5 inches and a broad jump of 10 feet, 9 inches. His already-excellent pocket movement and accuracy are harder to learn. Dalton's best days are behind him to the point he's only a serviceable bridge. 2020 key stats: 1,814 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 5INTs, 87.1passer rating, 52.5QBR, 6.3yards per attempt, 109 rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. NFL Power Rankings: Rams rule after Super Bowl LVI; how do the other 31 teams shake out? 2021 stats:13 games | 55.6 pct | 2,334 pass yds | 6.1 ypa | 9 pass TD | 11 INT | 185 rush yds | 4 rush TD | 5 fumbles. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Whether he can be better than that is the question the Giants need to answer. Mullens is the ideal backup quarterback: Hell give you a shot. Texans. The arm is still there but he's been inconsistent no matter the volume. Brady bet on himself at age 43 outside of New England and immediately reachedpast Super Bowl glory in Tampa Bay. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? He has put all his immense physical skills together, converting his arm and athleticism into a force capable of taking over games. 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. The intersection of these quarterbacks created a big offensive boom in 2020. 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. The Bears' total, which was a tick under 30%, was the highest in the NFL . 2020 key stats: 4,265passing yards, 35passing TDs, 13 INTs, 105.0passer rating, 63.2QBR, 8.3yards per attempt. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. 1 overall pick in 2016, boosting him with a strong system and supporting cast. He should be helped by a necessary QB-friendly coordinator change. Even so, credit Dallas for finishing unbeaten against the NFC East, the first such season for the Cowboys since 1998. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: $40 million 4. 2021-06-02T15:24:06Z . (Probably.) The reigning MVP has proved to be the NFL's ultimate renaissance man at the position, given his offseason "Jeopardy!" First, Garoppolo has had a lot of issues staying healthy. 2020 key stats: 4,823 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7INTs, 112.4passer rating, 70.5QBR, 8.9yards per attempt, 444rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. Gardner Minshew II, Jacksonville Jaguars. Hard to do much better as a backup than going 1-for-1 in quality starts. The only quarterback in Tide history to hit the 3,000-yard mark twice as a passer, Young's quick release, repetitive accuracy, and automatic touch will allow him to . Jones needs to get stronger, but that's attainable. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. Durability issues caught up with Wentz in Philadelphia on top of trying to do too much and force things that weren't there in the offense.