He was laser-focused with an elite trio of wide receivers while in complete command of getting the ball deep with his cannon. 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. 2020 key stats: 4,299passing yards, 48passing TDs, 5 INTs, 121.5passer rating, 84.4QBR, 8.2yards per attempt, 149rushing yards, 3rushing TDs, MORE: 5 things the packers can do to keep Aaron Rodgers past 2021. Murray has been the most efficient and explosive quarterback in the league this year. The Dolphins' offensive line made football unplayable. 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. Bryce Young's weight, height shouldn't matter to NFL teams Here are all of the QBs who are 6-4 or taller: Mike Glennon, New York Giants: 6-7 Jacob Eason, Seattle Seahawks: 6-6 The 2019 No. 2020 key stats (at Clemson):3,153 passing yards, 24 passing TDs, 5INTs, 9.4yards per attempt, 203rushing yards, 8rushing TDs. Hurts, only 22, showed the Eagles enough as a rookie second-rounder to compel them to move on from Wentz and his big contract. Goff has regressed with his efficiency and downfield passing since his first two years with McVay. A star with Oregon during his college days, Crosby was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. (This is the third time he's finished exactly 13th.) This is a massive offseason for the former No. 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. Brady's departure from the AFC East opened the door for a new passer to be the unquestioned class of the division. His passing grade on PFF was good for 15th out of 38 qualifiers, just below Patrick Mahomes and two spots ahead of Russell Wilson. After the prolific passing for the rival Buccaneers marred by big interception woes, Winston was smart to be patient and reboot as a backup to work on improving his efficiency to go with big, aggressive arm. 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. He also is an explosive runner whenever things break down too much. The playoff clunker against the Rams shouldn't take away from the fact his floor is higher than the ceiling of most QBs. His teams have won only once in his last 13 starts, dating back to 2017. 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. 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. The Lions will lean a lot on the run with D'Andre Swift, but they unfortunately depleted their passing game options save for top young tight end T.J. Hockenson. 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. Even if there are limitations, Tannehill made his teammates better this year, especially one of the worst pass-blocking offensive lines in football. As we enter the 2021 season, the tallest quarterback in the league is New York Giants' backup Mike Glennon,. He is a strong MVP candidate in 2021. 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. At the bottom end of the rankings . This may not sound exciting, but it's good enough for him to remain a league-average starter. Betting on himself should pay off, as heshould win the Saints' starting job over non-traditional passer Taysom Hill. 2020 key stats: 1,061 passing yards, 6passing TDs, 4INTs, 77.6passer rating, 41.0QBR, 7.2yards per attempt, 354rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. Tannehill has become as fun to watch as many similar young guns. Missing five starts down the stretch was disappointing, but he's going to be learning a new offense in 2022 anyhow. This 6'7 athlete went in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft as the 73 rd pick. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. Bridgewater was the best choice for Denver over Drew Lock because it needs more conservative play and fewer mistakes to win games vs. forcing bigger pass plays. This is a. His already-excellent pocket movement and accuracy are harder to learn. He is expected to be back at full strength and much of the Cowboys' success in 2021 will ride on his arm and legs. He doesn't have the size of some of the other top QB prospects like Levis who is 6-3 and 232 pounds or Richardson who goes 6-4 and 232. For the second straight year, Gilbert looked better than expected in an emergency start that he had little chance of winning. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. His first two years of college football was played at Florida. Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. (Probably.) Like Fitzpatrick, Heinicke's self-belief creates a lot of big plays for both his team and the opposition. The top of the NFL Draft . 2020 key stats:2,688passing yards, 13passing TDs, 5INTs, 89.8passer rating, 56.2QBR, 6.7yards per attempt, 142rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. 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. 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. 2020 key stats: 2,943 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 10INTs, 80.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 6.6yards per attempt, 423 rushing yards, rushing TD. 2021 Levis had some super fun tape. And what's going on with one of the game's most electrifying players? 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. 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. NFL roster cuts: 10 most surprising moves - Sportsnaut Alec Ingold Topping the list, Alec Ingold is an American fullback who plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. With big contract now in hand at 27,expect him to work hard to earn every bit of it to try to work his way into the top five QBs. Young, whose resume includes a Heisman Trophy, a 23-4 record as a starter while toiling in college football's most competitive conference and 80 TD passes, was listed last season at 6-0 and 194 . I wouldnt expect a player to say anything less, and I wouldnt expect it to happen unless this offseason goes seriously wrong for the Saints. He blends a lot of the special attributes fellow young guns Herbert and Burrow possess. Indianapolis As usual, the biggest crowds for the media portion of this week's NFL scouting combine were reserved for the quarterbacks expected to go early in the first round of the draft . 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Darnold has been sloppy with his accuracy and decision-making, a tendency that did show up at times at USC. 2021 stats:14 games | 66.9 pct | 3,052 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 18 pass TD | 7 INT | 106 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:29 |2019:19 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:24 | 2014: N/A. Heinicke probably won't get another season with 15 starts. 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. 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. This is a ranking based on this season alone. The Raiders help him with an approach centered around the running game. 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. turnover-worthy plays in that span. 1. 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. 2021 stats:3 games | 45.0 pct | 210 pass yds | 3.5 ypa | 1 pass TD | 3 INT | 65 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 2 fumbles. See the complete Week 16 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. The 12 Heaviest NFL Players of All Time Break Every Scale - FanBuzz Lawrence was unable to overcome his brutal surroundings, and the flashes of his elite talent were too rare until his great Week 18 capper. Winston said he learned a ton learning behind now retired all-time great Drew Brees in Sean Payton's system. "I went through a period of time during the season where I just didn't play my best ball.". Then he was put back on the practice squad. 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. It came against three challenging NFC defenses and without two top wideouts and his tight end by the second half of the Super Bowl. NFL 2023: Quarterback picture, Aaron Rodgers future, Derek Carr free They will likely rein him in, however, as Bill Belichick knows he needs Jones to be a caretaker for now with the team's strengths' lying in the running game and the defense. Although he's gotten better with big plays, the limited downfield game is what keeps Carr in the dependable vs. luxury category. He also manages a run-centered spread passing attack well. 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 . Benching Glennon for Jake Fromm made the Giants' offense worse, so theres that. 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. 2021 stats:15 games | 68.3 pct | 3,924 pass yds | 7.6 ypa | 24 pass TD | 12 INT | 429 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 13 fumbles. Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida MMQB(Hanson) Coach Ron Rivera has recently said, "I know this: We will go into OTAs, minicamp and training camp with Sam Howell more than likely QB1 , and we'll . 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. 2020 key stats: 3,819 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7 INTs, 106.5passer rating, 78.3QBR, 7.9yards per attempt, 266rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. 2021 stats:6 games | 58.1 pct | 411 pass yds | 6.6 ypa | 2 pass TD | 3 INT | 27 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 3 fumbles. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Nick Foles started one game for the Bears, leading one of the best game-winning drives of the season with an array of improbable throws in a comeback win in Seattle. Who is the biggest guy in the NFL 2021? - Liverpoololympia.com Feleipe Franks is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He can fight off Father Time for only so long at age 39. Jalen Hurts is climbing toward the top spot in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after leading a comeback victory over the Colts. C.J. 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. opting out of the bowl game. Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump How high has Patrick Mahomes climbed? He plays with youthful joy and confidence that he didn't have with the Dolphins. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. 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. Looking ahead to next season, many teams will have some decisions to make at QB. 2021 stats:14 games | 67.2 pct | 3,245 pass yds | 6.6 ypa | 19 pass TD | 8 INT | 87 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:22 |2019:20 |2018:7 |2017:15 |2016:32. 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. Stafford got a smidge too much credit during a regular season in which his week-to-week consistency didn't match his numbers. He didn't have a PFF grade above 70 in his last five starts, with three big-time throws and 13(!) Backups in line to play for injured starters also will be ranked. 2021 stats:7 games | 65.3 pct | 462 pass yds | 6.4 ypa | 3 pass TD | 1 INT | 22 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:34 |2018:27 |2017:14 |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. Here's everything we know, Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. See the complete Week 14 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. But there's a reason why Pittsburgh made it a point to be more run-centric featuring first-round rookie Najee Harris. 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. 2021 stats:17 games | 67.8 pct | 4,703 pass yds | 7.4 ypa | 38 pass TD | 11 INT | 173 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 15 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:16 |2019:11 |2018:18 |2017:20 |2016:7, Dak's play sunk after a Week 6 calf injury, but his struggles ran deeper than the injury. Rankings are updated through the end of the 2021 regular season. 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. The Detroit Lions have been one of the . Roethlisberger's arm strength looked shot last season with his air-yard deterioration turning him into a dinker and dunker coming off a 2019 season lost to a right elbow injury. Top 25 quarterbacks heading into the 2021 NFL season - Pro Football Network Fitzpatrick suffered a life-changing hip injury after throwing just six passes in Washington. 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. 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. That's exactly what one would expect from a Harvard man, regardless of professional field. Anthony Richardson sets multiple QB records at NFL combine 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. Every NFL starting QB, ranked for the 2021 season