Huntley's sour finish in close losses to the Rams and Steelers shouldn't distract from his strong body of work in four starts and two relief outings as a second-year player. I am trying not to let Tua's final month completely eradicate what came before it. He's a high-end backup. Heinicke probably won't get another season with 15 starts. Ryan may not have long left at the helm of Atlanta, but he is set up for one more career bounce-back. Benching Glennon for Jake Fromm made the Giants' offense worse, so theres that. Insider: If Ohio State's C.J. 2020 key stats:4,336passing yards, 39passing TDs, 10 INTs, 98.3 passer rating, 69.5QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 234rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. 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. 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. . 2020 key stats: 2,943 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 10INTs, 80.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 6.6yards per attempt, 423 rushing yards, rushing TD. He did not really perform in many drills, but the drills he did perform in he looked mediocre. After both games, I wondered about a door No. In NFL Draft quarterback rankings he is not going to get the same love the others on this list will receive, but he is going to wow during the interview process and has the work ethic to succeed in the NFL. 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. 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. He played six sensational quarters, got hurt and struggled when he returned two months later in four mostly ugly starts. 2021 stats:20 games | 67.3 pct | 5,896 pass yds | 7.6 ypa | 48 pass TD | 16 INT | 498 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 10 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:3 |2019:2 |2018:1 | 2017: N/A. 2020 key stats (with Dolphins): 2,091 passing yards, 13passing TDs, 8INTs, 95.6 passer rating, 76.9 QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. He put together his first two 300-yard games despite making only one start! Donovan McNabb - 6'2 240 lbs. And what's going on with one of the game's most electrifying players? Wilson had an amazing final college season as a passer and runner that propelled him into No. I never understood the narrative that the Patriots weren't asking Mac Jones to do much. Flags fly forever Los Angeles went all-in and won a Lombardi trophy, but now their decision-makers will have to chart a new course of action. Herbert's sensational Week 18 against the Raiders feels like five years ago. His yards-per-catch average of 22.1 in 2020 was the highest by a true freshman in . 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. While a few of the more established old guard QBs continue their great successes, the league has given rise to a promising new wave of young passers, some who also possess rare athletic traits. He's already one of the best backups in football and may develop into a mid-tier starter elsewhere, like Tyrod Taylor once did when he left Baltimore. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. See the complete Week 16 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. 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. Now Goff is at a career crossroads, hoping to serve the Lions as more than a 26-year-old bridge option. If Jameis stayed healthy enough to make more than seven starts, he probably would have finished in the top 15, and the Saints probably would have finished in the playoffs. 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. He holds the record for heaviest NFL player ever, at 410 lbs, weighing over 440 lbs in high school. The Denver Broncos are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the quarterback position. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: $45 million 2. Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. 2021 stats:14 games | 60.5 pct | 3,010 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 17 pass TD | 13 INT | 134 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:11 |2019:24 |2018:12. Hard to do much better as a backup than going 1-for-1 in quality starts. With the 2022 NFL regular season in the books, Marc Sessler ranks the starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams. His passing grade on PFF was good for 15th out of 38 qualifiers, just below Patrick Mahomes and two spots ahead of Russell Wilson. A star with Oregon during his college days, Crosby was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 2021 stats:18 games | 67.0 pct | 3,954 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 22 pass TD | 17 INT | 282 rush yds | 7 rush TD | 10 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:8 |2019:7 |2018:30 |2017:N/A |2016:24 |2015:26 | 2014: 13 | 2013: 14. This situation has the feel of Goff taking more lumps and makingroom for a rookie replacement in 2022. 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. Yes, there was the drop by 49ers cornerback Jaquiski Tartt. He also is an explosive runner whenever things break down too much. He is a strong MVP candidate in 2021. Patrick Mahomes spearheaded an unprecedented rise as Kansas City's quarterback. One performance that did stand out in the most competitive environment possible for Week 18 was that of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. They boosted the receiving corps with Kenny Golladay, rookie first-rounder Kadarius Toney and savvy second tight end Kyle Rudolph. The young quarterback, who stands at six-foot-four and 244 pounds, overtook his idol's standards, Cam Newton, who jumped for a 10-foot, six-inch broad and 35-inch vertical at the 2011 combine. Bryce Young (Alabama) - Listed at 6-feet, 194 pounds (his size will be a big topic of conversation this week), the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner is an excellent quarterback prospect. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Dolphins' offensive line made football unplayable. 2021 stats:18 games | 66.8 pct | 4,345 pass yds | 8.4 ypa | 22 pass TD | 15 INT | 56 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 8 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:T-30 |2019:15 |2018:N/A |2017:12 |2016:N/A |2015:N/A | 2014: N/A. Whether he can be better than that is the question the Giants need to answer. He is ahigh-reward passer with low risk in pushing for big plays downfield while remaining efficient. He helped to blow out the Eagles, worked for 55 minutes against the Rams without enough time to throw, led a frenetic late comeback, and then he retired. 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. Getty Brad Holmes and Rod Wood mix it up during Lions training camp in July 2021. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. Lamar looked like an MVP candidate through five weeks, then hit the roughest stretch of his career, including four missed games. Antonio Brown's vaccination card Simon Bruty / Sports. He was drafted into a chaotic situation and is the only quarterback who is jealous of Joe Burrow's offensive line. Has struggling Broncos signal-caller Russell Wilson hit bottom? What about a partnership with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco? He had a 30 inch vertical, and only a 9'1 broad jump. His arm strength and processing both took huge leaps in Year 2. Here are my rankings, Nos. 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. A great quarterback can make or break the fortunes of an NFL team. 1 overall pick is just getting warmed up for a top-flight career. NFL's highest paid quarterbacks (average salary per year): 1. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He set career highs for complete percentage and TDs, but there was a slip in his usual high-caliberdeep passing. Wasting a year with Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace was predictable, but I'm just as high on Fields now as I was on draft day. guest-hosting and "The Match" golfing prowess. 2020 key stats: 3,819 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7 INTs, 106.5passer rating, 78.3QBR, 7.9yards per attempt, 266rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. 2 overall pick status behind Lawrence. 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. Where does Jalen Hurts rank in his debut? Second, there are some outside-the-box plays he leaves on the table. Try to divorce each quarterback from his surroundings, evaluate their responsibilities and judge on the results. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. Year 17 2021 stats: 17 games | 68.9 pct | 4,340 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 37. And on fourth down, he went 6-for-6 for 106 yards and a TD, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Jones needs to get stronger, but that's attainable. Glennon has been a journeyman, playing for the Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and now the Giants. out of 54 quarterbacks in PFF's grading among quarterbacks with 50 dropbacks. The tools are there. See the complete Week 14 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. He ran more than expected, and his deep accuracy came as advertised. 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. Just when Cousins had the cognoscenti talking up one of his best years, the Vikings asked Cousins to be more aggressive down the stretch, and he struggled. If anything, the cautious Patriots staff's willingness to ask a lot was one of the defining traits of Jones' rookie season. Which big-name signal-callers could be on the move in the coming months? 2020 key stats: 3,971passing yards, 26 passing TDs, 12INTs, 94.3 passer rating, 68.9QBR, 7.1yards per attempt, 819rushing yards, 11 rushing TDs. Here are the PFF QB rankings heading into the 2021 NFL season. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. 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. Tannenbaum's final QB rankings: Who is in line to be a 2022 starter? The nine 6-foot-5 quarterbacks are highlighted by Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Wentz. I wouldn't be surprised if he leads the Rams to the Super Bowl -- but I also wouldn't be surprised if Los Angeles lost on Monday night in its wild-card game against the Cardinals. 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. The bigger concern is whether the Jaguars and Doug Pederson can get the surroundings right. 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. He launches the ball sixty yards with ease, he makes defenders miss while moving, and can roll left . The Jets have invested plenty in the line and receiving corps. The magic may run out without Sean Payton, but Siemian's career went from nearly over to "solid backup option" again. 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. Both men weigh 245 lbs. 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. He also should improve his decision-making with two full years behind him in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. 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. It appeared early in the season that AOC may have a bit of a regression year after a standout 2021 season, but as the season moved on, he continued to improve. Johnson deserves better. Tennessee gave him the perfect run-heavy offense for his skill set. Let's talk about that end. He was a two-way player. Don't bury this man yet! Here are this week's QB rankings -- the final edition -- and some notes regarding the position. Although the big sack totals keep on coming, he remains the league's most durable QB with strong rushing efficiency. 2021 stats:20 games | 69.9 pct | 5,716 pass yds | 8.6 ypa | 39 pass TD | 16 INT | 149 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 5 fumbles. Bridgewater may not stretch the field well, but he will take advantage of their two skilled intermediate weapons, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and tight end Noah Fant. Within the space of just three years, Kansas City's new saviour has matched those feats and signed a record $450 million ($A600m) contract. He should be helped by a necessary QB-friendly coordinator change. It's clear the team is not thrilled with Murray's maturity, and the feeling is probably mutual. He blends a lot of the special attributes fellow young guns Herbert and Burrow possess. He was running a hurry-up offense while throwing the ball 40 times in the rain against Tom Brady by Week 4. He was set to reach another level, and I could not be more surprised by how suddenly and swiftly he fell. Anthony Richardson blew the roof off Lucas Oil Stadium at the 2023 NFL Combine with a record-setting performance that featured an official 4.43 time in the 40-yard dash, the highest vertical by a . As we enter the 2021 season, the tallest quarterback in the league is New York Giants' backup Mike Glennon,. The tallest quarterback to ever play in NFL history, the San Diego State University standout would be picked 16th overall in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Goff has regressed with his efficiency and downfield passing since his first two years with McVay. Herbert accelerated his learning curve with his arm, accuracy and athleticism and will do a lot more than avoid a sophomore slump. 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. 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. Week 17 NFL Matt Nagy seems set on Dalton starting because of experience, but it would surprise no one if there's a 180 toward Fields right away. Garoppolo has a high floor but has shown to Kyle Shanahan he has a clear limited ceiling as a pocket passer. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports By Michael Renner Apr 19, 2021 This 6'7 athlete went in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft as the 73 rd pick. Stroud's trying to shake at the scouting combine this week is a sign of . But his inconsistency makes him a tough evaluation. C.J. RB Index: Constructing the perfect NFL running back. Wentz was saved a little by his athleticism but 2020 was rough by every passing measure. I'm not that worried about Lawrence because he still looked the part of a talented NFL quarterback. 2021 Levis had some super fun tape. Hendrickson recorded five sacks on the quarterbacks that would meet in the Super Bowl, three against Tom Brady and two against Patrick Mahomes. (Probably.) When comes to special runners at the position, the 23-year-old Murray stands out as much as Jackson with his speed,quickness and elusiveness. Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. Still, there is a big dropoff from the top seven at the position this year. After winning his 102nd NASCAR Xfinity Series race in his 362nd start on July 10, 2021 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch "retired" from the series as the runaway career leader in victories. Staying competitive against tough defenses and beating down the bad ones will usually keep a backup quarterback employed for a long time. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. Despite being in the QB market back in 2021, New England traveled to Trevor Lawerence's Pro Day knowing he would not get past . The 2021 NFL calendar was filled with twists and turns. 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. Looking ahead to next season, many teams will have some decisions to make at QB. 2021 stats:6 games | 60.4 pct | 787 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 2 pass TD | 2 INT | 53 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 2 fumbles. Who is the biggest football player in history? He threw hot when he needed touch and missed too many open throws for a conservative player. 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. He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. Its a huge bummer if his otherwise joyous career ends this way, although it hasnt changed him too much. 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. Only 27, Winston is another wild card worth watching as a high-upside reclamation passer. Fromm may best be remembered as the guy Joe Judge asked to perform a QB sneak from a jumbo formation on third-and-9. He played clean, aggressive football in his start for the Ravens and finished 13th(!) The fact that Rodgers has won four MVPs and made just one trip to the Super Bowl is a reminder that nothing is promised for youngsters like Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Justin Herbert, no matter how brilliant they are individually. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. And on fourth down, he went 6-for-6 for 106 yards and a TD, per NFL Next Gen Stats. On a per-snap basis, he made more impressive throws than the rest of the Jets quarterbacks. Nothing validated my take that Jones was playing better than his numbers showed quite like watching the Giants try to play without him. He remained the game's most dangerous runner at the position until he found his late groove. Where do breakout studs like Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Hurts slot in? Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. Lastly, the Patriots re-signed Johnson to a one-year contract on March 25, 2021. Quarterback Stetson Bennett: Carson Beck, probably. Who is unstoppable and in the MVP conversation? The Colts built an above-average offense around Wentz's limitations, but his throw-to-throw inaccuracy and inconsistent decision-making made his 2021 season a lot worse than his counting numbers indicate. Book, a fourth-round pick in 2021, recently said he hoped to compete to start for the Saints in 2022. 2020 key stats (with Jets): 2,208 passing yards, 9passing TDs, 11 INTs, 72.7passer rating, 40.1QBR, 6.1yards per attempt, Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. And Tom Brady is among the 19 signal callers who are 6-4. He pushed the ball downfield more without making more mistakes. They do have a good environment to resurrect his career with fine skill players, from Christian McCaffrey to former Jets teammate Robby Anderson, under bright offensive coordinator The No. I can't help but wonder what the 49ers would have done if he started more games, and I can't wait to see him after another offseason in Kyle Shanahan's system. 1 overall pick. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. We have compiled a list of these such athletes who are currently available in the 2021 NFL Draft for NFL team wanting a player to dominate their line and, even more likely.. their kitchen. His ceiling looks higher than most analysts expected, Kyle Shanahan excluded. 2020 key stats (with Cowboys): 2,170 passing yards, 14passing TDs, 8 INTs, 87.3 passer rating, 53.8QBR, 6.5yards per attempt. The level of quarterback play in the NFL is better than ever. With big contract now in hand at 27, expect him to work hard to earn every bit. 5 here because others shined in the playoffs. He's a legitimately tricky backup to deal with, which is more than anyone except Sean Payton should have expected. The Air Index presented by FedEx ranks NFL quarterback performances all season long. The same is true for Herbert's overtime thriller against the Chiefs. That was easily his best four-game stretch of the season. His passing and decision-making have improved, even if he can't throw down the field. 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. He is hoping to be fixed by another Los Angeles import, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, who was a big help to Herbert last season. The 2016 NFL MVP, a good friend of Stafford's, has remained on a roller-coaster with his offensive systems. Reuniting with rookie first-round wide receiver DeVonta Smith helps, along with better health up front. 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. Gibson attended Decatur Central High School, where he lettered in football and track. This is a massive offseason for the former No. McCoy proved he can still execute the game plan and play with a lead, even providing a few big plays. Who is rising, and who is falling, after each week's game slate? Early years. 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. He's also been durable and grown as a leader. It's difficult to get an exact read on where Stetson Bennett will be . The 21-year old did everything he could to shine as a future NFL superstar at Clemson except for winning the Heisman Trophy. 6 overall pick in 2019. He wasn't, but that doesn't change how far he came this season. Stroud stats: 182.0 QB rating, 81-12 TD-INT, 9.8 ypa, 7,775 pass yards, 69.3% completion. Which rookies are exceeding expectations, and which veterans are leading their offenses to playoff contention? 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. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? 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. Ben Roethlisberger - 6'5 240 lbs. 2021-06-02T15:24:06Z . 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. Darnoledalso has struggled to handle any kind of pressure well, whether from a opponent's pass rush or being in a big spotlight.