Arguably no NFL offseason has displayed the power of the quarterback position like this one. An all-time great in celebrated a Evander Kane Jersey title after leaving his former dynasty for greener (Tampa) pastures. Another, , appears to be angling for a similar career move. Two former first-rounders in and succe sfully bargained for fresh starts via trade. A couple of other stars in and either flirted with or are still seeking the same. It's no wonder, either, considering how important (and expensive) QBs are in a pa sing league.Which of the 's current QBs, however, truly stand above the rest? Regardle s of whether they're committed to their current team or hoping for a new one, which pa sers reign supreme entering 2021? We're glad you asked. Incorporating both past performance and future projection, here's how we'd rank the top 10 QBs going into the new season:...For all his highlight-reel plays, Murray has struggled to deliver big results in Arizona, going 13-18-1 with 24 interceptions and a so-so 90.9 pa ser rating in two seasons under Kliff Kingsbury. Still, he improved in almost every category from 2019 to 2020, can extend plays as well as anyone this side of , and offers more upside at age 23 than most anyone under center. He could stand to cut down on forced throws, but he'd also benefit from better in-game coaching from Kingsbury. At the end of the day, his dual-threat athleticism always makes him a tough out, which is why he edged out more consistent or refined pa sers like , , Matthew Stafford and . Ask any of those other QBs' teams whether they'd trade their starter for Murray at this point in his career, and you'd be hard-pre sed to find a "no." ARI QB #1 CMP%67.2YDs3971TD26INT12YD/Att7.12 If anything, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year is too low. It's fair to be cautious with hype considering we've seen first-round studs flame out before (see: Wentz, Carson; Goff, Jared), but Herbert is a different animal. His rookie poise and production has been matched only by mostly Hall of Fame-caliber talents in NFL history, and he also boasts one of the game's strongest arms. The physical tools, then, are not even a remote concern. The question is whether he can adapt quickly to a new staff, led by a defensive head coach, Evander Kane Men Jersey and thrive behind a rebuilt offensive line rather than as more of an off-script gunslinger. Either way you slice it, the arrow is pointing up. He's a prototype under center. He just needs more time to prove he's sustainable. LAC QB #10 CMP%66.6YDs4336TD31INT10YD/Att7.29 There are legitimate critiques to be made about Jackson's deep-ball and big-game pa sing (he's 1-3 in the playoffs, completing just 56 percent of his throws). But God ble s you if you're discounting his "franchise QB" label entering his age-24 season. You do not compile 68 touchdowns, 18 interceptions and a 102.6 pa ser rating through 37 starts -- and go 30-7 in them -- by accident. Is he one-dimensional considering how often he uses his legs, and how much the Ravens depend on them? Obviously more than most QBs, but he's still got a rocket of an arm, and that "one dimension" makes him one of the most indefensible play-makers in space. Jackson may not be the best in the NFL, but he remains arguably its best , and that always gives you a chance. BAL QB #8 CMP%64.4YDs2757TD26INT9YD/Att7.33 Anyone who still thought the former fourth-rounder was more good than irreplaceable (the Cowboys included) learned a le son in 2020: Dallas' weapons mean very little without Erik Karlsson Jersey one of the NFL's steadiest point guards. Prescott had been a model of durability before injuring his ankle in his fifth season, but he's long been reliable as a QB, too: Except for a 2017 slump, he's been both relatively averse to turnovers and capable of hitting the big play, all while managing the pocket like the best of them. You still wonder if he can go toe to toe with an elite rival in a big game, but his career record (42-27) suggests he'll always put the Cowboys in a position to challenge. Put him on a club with better coaching and an improved defense, and you're talking about a real contender. DAL QB #4 CMP%68.0YDs1856TD9INT4YD/Att8.36 It's unclear what the future holds for Watson, who'll turn 26 in September. Facing 22 civil lawsuits alleging Tomas Hertl Jersey sexual a sault or misconduct, he may or may not be suspended. He also reportedly still wants out of Houston, requesting a trade early this offseason. From a football perspective, he remains one of game's top young QBs, offering a solid arm, solid athleticism and poise both in and outside the pocket. His 2020 numbers (4,823 yards, 33 TD, 7 INT) may have been inflated a bit on a bad team, but on the field, he checks almost every physical and mental box. The question is where, when and if those talents will return. CLE QB #4 CMP%70.2YDs4823TD33INT7YD/Att8.87 If you asked anyone in 2018 whether the Bills made the right call moving up to draft Allen out of Wyoming, most probably would have suggested they did not. An inaccurate QB remained inaccurate as a rookie, not to mention carele s with the football. But Allen has improved in each of the two seasons since, to the point of rivaling guys like Lamar Jackson and as the position's premier play-maker in a 2020 MVP candidacy. He could still stand to protect the ball (and himself) better, but his progre sion -- coupled with unteachable size, arm talent and toughne s -- all but ensures Buffalo will remain a contender in 2021 and beyond. The numbers may not always be as pretty as they were a year ago, but his rugged attitude and athleticism are top-notch. BUF QB #17 CMP%69.2YDs4544TD37INT10YD/Att7.94 For 14ish months, it looked like TB12 might , finally, be on a real decline, even if just to the big crop of mid-tier QBs. Then Brady did as he always does, erasing memories of a sluggish final year in New England and mercurial start in Tampa Bay to come through in the clutch, powering down the home stretch in 2020 with some of his finest pa sing in years. Going on 44, could a physical setback finally be coming? We refuse to entertain the idea until Brady hangs up the cleats himself. He doesn't have the biggest arm, he's practically immobile, and he's more prone Joe Pavelski Men Jersey to turnovers than you'd think. But he's still got the touch for both precision and deep-ball pa sing, he's still one of the smartest to play the position, and he's surrounded by a familiar and talented supporting cast. TB QB #12 CMP%65.7YDs4633TD40INT12YD/Att7.6 It's pretty astounding that we can review Wilson's 2020, in which he threw a career-high 40 TDs to go 12-4, and consider it kind of disappointing because of the way it ended. It speaks to the bar Ru s has set for himself. You'd like to see more of a playoff presence (he's lost four of his last five postseason games), and he'll endure occasional bursts of head-scratching picks. But those are
Arguably no NFL offseason has displayed the power of the quarterback position like this one. An all-time great in celebrated a Evander Kane Jersey title after leaving his former dynasty for greener (Tampa) pastures. Another, , appears to be angling for a similar career move. Two former first-rounders in and succe sfully bargained for fresh starts via trade. A couple of other stars in and either flirted with or are still seeking the same. It's no wonder, either, considering how important (and expensive) QBs are in a pa sing league.Which of the 's current QBs, however, truly stand above the rest? Regardle s of whether they're committed to their current team or hoping for a new one, which pa sers reign supreme entering 2021? We're glad you asked. Incorporating both past performance and future projection, here's how we'd rank the top 10 QBs going into the new season:...For all his highlight-reel plays, Murray has struggled to deliver big results in Arizona, going 13-18-1 with 24 interceptions and a so-so 90.9 pa ser rating in two seasons under Kliff Kingsbury. Still, he improved in almost every category from 2019 to 2020, can extend plays as well as anyone this side of , and offers more upside at age 23 than most anyone under center. He could stand to cut down on forced throws, but he'd also benefit from better in-game coaching from Kingsbury. At the end of the day, his dual-threat athleticism always makes him a tough out, which is why he edged out more consistent or refined pa sers like , , Matthew Stafford and . Ask any of those other QBs' teams whether they'd trade their starter for Murray at this point in his career, and you'd be hard-pre sed to find a "no." ARI QB #1 CMP%67.2YDs3971TD26INT12YD/Att7.12 If anything, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year is too low. It's fair to be cautious with hype considering we've seen first-round studs flame out before (see: Wentz, Carson; Goff, Jared), but Herbert is a different animal. His rookie poise and production has been matched only by mostly Hall of Fame-caliber talents in NFL history, and he also boasts one of the game's strongest arms. The physical tools, then, are not even a remote concern. The question is whether he can adapt quickly to a new staff, led by a defensive head coach, Evander Kane Men Jersey and thrive behind a rebuilt offensive line rather than as more of an off-script gunslinger. Either way you slice it, the arrow is pointing up. He's a prototype under center. He just needs more time to prove he's sustainable. LAC QB #10 CMP%66.6YDs4336TD31INT10YD/Att7.29 There are legitimate critiques to be made about Jackson's deep-ball and big-game pa sing (he's 1-3 in the playoffs, completing just 56 percent of his throws). But God ble s you if you're discounting his "franchise QB" label entering his age-24 season. You do not compile 68 touchdowns, 18 interceptions and a 102.6 pa ser rating through 37 starts -- and go 30-7 in them -- by accident. Is he one-dimensional considering how often he uses his legs, and how much the Ravens depend on them? Obviously more than most QBs, but he's still got a rocket of an arm, and that "one dimension" makes him one of the most indefensible play-makers in space. Jackson may not be the best in the NFL, but he remains arguably its best , and that always gives you a chance. BAL QB #8 CMP%64.4YDs2757TD26INT9YD/Att7.33 Anyone who still thought the former fourth-rounder was more good than irreplaceable (the Cowboys included) learned a le son in 2020: Dallas' weapons mean very little without Erik Karlsson Jersey one of the NFL's steadiest point guards. Prescott had been a model of durability before injuring his ankle in his fifth season, but he's long been reliable as a QB, too: Except for a 2017 slump, he's been both relatively averse to turnovers and capable of hitting the big play, all while managing the pocket like the best of them. You still wonder if he can go toe to toe with an elite rival in a big game, but his career record (42-27) suggests he'll always put the Cowboys in a position to challenge. Put him on a club with better coaching and an improved defense, and you're talking about a real contender. DAL QB #4 CMP%68.0YDs1856TD9INT4YD/Att8.36 It's unclear what the future holds for Watson, who'll turn 26 in September. Facing 22 civil lawsuits alleging Tomas Hertl Jersey sexual a sault or misconduct, he may or may not be suspended. He also reportedly still wants out of Houston, requesting a trade early this offseason. From a football perspective, he remains one of game's top young QBs, offering a solid arm, solid athleticism and poise both in and outside the pocket. His 2020 numbers (4,823 yards, 33 TD, 7 INT) may have been inflated a bit on a bad team, but on the field, he checks almost every physical and mental box. The question is where, when and if those talents will return. CLE QB #4 CMP%70.2YDs4823TD33INT7YD/Att8.87 If you asked anyone in 2018 whether the Bills made the right call moving up to draft Allen out of Wyoming, most probably would have suggested they did not. An inaccurate QB remained inaccurate as a rookie, not to mention carele s with the football. But Allen has improved in each of the two seasons since, to the point of rivaling guys like Lamar Jackson and as the position's premier play-maker in a 2020 MVP candidacy. He could still stand to protect the ball (and himself) better, but his progre sion -- coupled with unteachable size, arm talent and toughne s -- all but ensures Buffalo will remain a contender in 2021 and beyond. The numbers may not always be as pretty as they were a year ago, but his rugged attitude and athleticism are top-notch. BUF QB #17 CMP%69.2YDs4544TD37INT10YD/Att7.94 For 14ish months, it looked like TB12 might , finally, be on a real decline, even if just to the big crop of mid-tier QBs. Then Brady did as he always does, erasing memories of a sluggish final year in New England and mercurial start in Tampa Bay to come through in the clutch, powering down the home stretch in 2020 with some of his finest pa sing in years. Going on 44, could a physical setback finally be coming? We refuse to entertain the idea until Brady hangs up the cleats himself. He doesn't have the biggest arm, he's practically immobile, and he's more prone Joe Pavelski Men Jersey to turnovers than you'd think. But he's still got the touch for both precision and deep-ball pa sing, he's still one of the smartest to play the position, and he's surrounded by a familiar and talented supporting cast. TB QB #12 CMP%65.7YDs4633TD40INT12YD/Att7.6 It's pretty astounding that we can review Wilson's 2020, in which he threw a career-high 40 TDs to go 12-4, and consider it kind of disappointing because of the way it ended. It speaks to the bar Ru s has set for himself. You'd like to see more of a playoff presence (he's lost four of his last five postseason games), and he'll endure occasional bursts of head-scratching picks. But those are
