Rating each NFL QB scenario from finest to Browns

We’ve hit the portion of the NFL season the place groups are trying forward. Some in direction of the playoffs and past, others on the NFL Draft and free company. Quarterback play took a backseat for the primary season in latest reminiscence. Complete offenses are king, and one dimensional passing assaults merely don’t lower it anymore to win with consistency on Sunday,

Nonetheless, quarterbacks are nonetheless king within the league — even with line play and working backs now coming at a premium. As we stay up for shut out 2024 and into 2025 we’re diving into how the quarterback conditions for every workforce are trying, and the way we will divide them into tiers.

Bear in mind this isn’t rating gamers on expertise alone. The concept isn’t to distinguish a Patrick Mahomes from a Jordan Love, however moderately perceive that neither the Chiefs or Packers want to consider doing something with their QB place outdoors of strengthening their depth.

Completely Set

It goes with out saying that every of those groups don’t want to consider their QB conditions in any respect. In every case we’re speaking about groups with established, top-tier passers that require no caveats. Barring a nasty damage or unexpected collapse they will lead their organizations for the following 5-10 years.

“Good” with quotations

These are all guys who’re legitimately good, but it surely’s honest to have a dialogue about them. No essentially gamers you’d look to interchange — however there are just a few issues right here that are inclined to fall in just a few totally different buckets.

• Are they good outdoors of their scheme? Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels
• Inconsistent play, however actually excessive degree after they’re on: Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott
• Can he keep wholesome? Tua Tagovailoa

There’s no cause to not begin these guys, but it surely’s all just a bit extra iffy that placing them as complete locks.

What’s the plan?

These are (for probably the most half) established starters, however groups that actually want to start out excited about their succession plans. No person on this tier actually has anybody with a brilliant future ready within the wings.

Good? Dangerous? Who is aware of?

Rookies, sophomores, and guys driving the pine behind established starters. For all these gamers we really nonetheless don’t know what they’re but, however we’ll be drawing nearer to a decision by the top of this season or the following. A minimum of groups like Minnesota and Atlanta have somebody to construct round.

Mid

There’s nothing mistaken with Baker Mayfield. Statistically you could possibly be confused into pondering he’s an elite quarterback. The reality is he’s simply … positive. The Bucs are in a singular place as a result of their offensive talent place gamers are so good that life is made very straightforward for anybody below middle.

There’s most likely an argument to be made that Baker belongs within the “Good” with quotations class, but it surely’s unsettling placing him on the identical tier as these different guys.

Trash

On the plus facet neither the Raiders nor Giants have a ton of cash tied up of their rubbish QB conditions.

Overpaid trash

It’s trash, however you’re on the hook for it. Dangerous look.

Deshaun Watson

You’re paying Deshaun Watson. Nothing can prevent from that.