2021 Levis had some super fun tape. The Raiders help him with an approach centered around the running game. Entering his third NFL season, Minshew has 20 starts under his belt, including 5,530 passing yards and an impressive 37:11 . He didn't get much help from his receivers or offensive line. 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. . His first two years of college football was played at Florida. He can still move well enough in the pocket, makes good decisions and hits his targets. Coach Bruce Arians, I respectfully see it differently. He was drafted in the sixth round by the New York Jets, but never made the regular season roster and went to Indianapolis for a year. Hard to do much better as a backup than going 1-for-1 in quality starts. Brady's departure from the AFC East opened the door for a new passer to be the unquestioned class of the division. 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. 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. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports By Michael Renner Apr 19, 2021 Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. With big contract now in hand at 27, expect him to work hard to earn every bit. Garoppolo can be effective again for a third team so he must flash his best again at 29 before passing over the job to Lance. Try to divorce each quarterback from his surroundings, evaluate their responsibilities and judge on the results. Following the thinking ofhis offensive-minded coach, Jon Gruden, there is something missing with Carr, even though the numbers seem complete. Its depressing that Flacco has a strong case as the best Jets quarterback on a per-start basis in back-to-back years. That's two straight up-and-down seasons for a player who had previously been a model of consistency. There's a perception the Lions didn't give him much passing help and he will be transformative with his new team, but the reality is there's enough sample size to know one already has seen the best of him. Early years. 2021 stats:18 games | 67.3 pct | 4,033 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 24 pass TD | 15 INT | 147 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 7 fumbles. Mahomes is king again at age 25 and may not be dethroned for a long time. At the bottom end of the rankings . Veterans like Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers remain among the best, but several younger stars are making some noise. Jalen Hurts is climbing toward the top spot in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after leading a comeback victory over the Colts. Amidst all the hype, the backlash, and the backlash to the backlash, Hill has shown steady progress. Stroud's trying to shake at the scouting combine this week is a sign of . guest-hosting and "The Match" golfing prowess. 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. 5 here because others shined in the playoffs. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He plays with youthful joy and confidence that he didn't have with the Dolphins. 23. Getty Brad Holmes and Rod Wood mix it up during Lions training camp in July 2021. 1 pick in the 2018, but has played for three teams since 2021. Don't bury this man yet! 2020 key stats (with Rams): 3,952passing yards, 20passing TDs, 13 INTs, 90.0 passer rating, 58.5QBR, 7.2yards per attempt. Dak Prescott's contract was one of the biggest questions heading into the 2021 season . "I went through a period of time during the season where I just didn't play my best ball.". 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. But as well as he's performed in a great system, there are tworeasons for replacing him with rookiefirst-rounder Trey Lance sometime soon. Even if there are limitations, Tannehill made his teammates better this year, especially one of the worst pass-blocking offensive lines in football. 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. He still looked like a rookie, which isn't the greatest sign. 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. 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. Wilson started last season on a MVP-like tear with a dominant first half before fading a bit in the final two months. Carrtakes advantage by being effective pocket passing on short-to-intermediate routes with tight end Darren Waller as the focal point. Looking ahead to next season, many teams will have some decisions to make at QB. There were a few awareness issues in the game, like throwing short of the goal line with the season on the line. Rodgers is the MVP this season. 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. His arm strength and processing both took huge leaps in Year 2. 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. The Denver Broncos are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the quarterback position. 1-62. The 26-year-old, the No. The challenge will be adjusting to a brand-new offense and remaining limited with his weapons as defenses adjust better to him. NFL's highest paid quarterbacks (average salary per year): 1. Fourteen teams look ahead to the playoffs, while 18 others turn their attention to the offseason -- and the quarterback position remains a focal point for both. How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? Unlike, say, Kirk Cousins or Ryan Tannehill, it's hard to say which Mayfield will show up in a given week or season. out of 54 quarterbacks in PFF's grading among quarterbacks with 50 dropbacks. 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. 2021 stats:10 games | 62.7 pct | 1,283 pass yds | 5.7 ypa | 5 pass TD | 4 INT | 70 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:27 |2018:N/A |2017:28 |2016:N/A. Jones needs to get stronger, but that's attainable. . 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. Like Fitzpatrick, Heinicke's self-belief creates a lot of big plays for both his team and the opposition. 2021 stats:5 games | 68.4 pct | 702 pass yds | 7.4 ypa | 5 pass TD | 1 INT | 42 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:31. 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. 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. And remember, this is based on the present, not future potential. 2021 stats:17 games | 68.9 pct | 4,340 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 37 pass TD | 4 INT | 101 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 4 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:1 |2019:7 |2018:5 |2017:11 |2016:3 |2015:9 | 2014: 1 | 2013: T-4. He didn't have a PFF grade above 70 in his last five starts, with three big-time throws and 13(!) 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. The tallest NFL QB is Houston Texans QB Brock Osweiler at 6 foot 8 inches. 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. 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. The Broncos invested a second-round pick in Drew Lock in the 2019 NFL draft and the results . He needs to get more consistent with his accuracy, especially when taking shots downfield. MORE: How Stetson Bennett matched a Joe Burrow record in the 2023 national championship Stetson Bennett draft projection. 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. Even with rookie Penei Sewell set. 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. 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. Rodgers contributed to his team falling in January this year with a conservative, sometimes confused effort against the 49ers. 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. What about a partnership with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco? It's a bad sign for Wentzs future if Frank Reich gives up on him. White is now entering his fifth season, and his 400-yard outing against the Bengals could keep him in the league for five more. Cousins' year-end rankings are consistent. 2021 stats:18 games | 67.2 pct | 5,114 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 24 pass TD | 15 INT | 147 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 14 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:12 |2019:16 |2018:22 |2017:21 |2016:5 |2015:10 | 2014: N/A. 2020 key stats: 4,740 passing yards, 38 passing TDs, 6 INTs, 108.2 passer rating, 82.9 QBR, 8.1 yards per attempt, 308 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs. 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. While correlation doesnt equal causation here, Walker looked far more comfortable in his one start this season (against the Cardinals) than during his handful of relief outings. The reigning MVP has proved to be the NFL's ultimate renaissance man at the position, given his offseason "Jeopardy!" Let's look at the 10 heaviest players in NFL history. Which rookies are exceeding expectations, and which veterans are leading their offenses to playoff contention? And what's going on with one of the game's most electrifying players? He holds the record for heaviest NFL player ever, at 410 lbs, weighing over 440 lbs in high school. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday. See the complete pecking order entering Week 12, 1-32. Stafford, the 2009 No. Who is the biggest football player in history? But this feels like his true rookie season, operating in his second new offense in as many years with two coordinators. Minshew played almost exactly as expected in two spot starts, lighting up the Jets with short passes and competing well against pressure while playing with backups against the Cowboys starters in Week 18. Then he was put back on the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS The label C.J. His ceiling looks higher than most analysts expected, Kyle Shanahan excluded. "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. 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. The tiniest hill I'm ready to die on is that Brissett's 2021 was much better than the numbers showed. Alec Ingold Topping the list, Alec Ingold is an American fullback who plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. This may not sound exciting, but it's good enough for him to remain a league-average starter. 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. How far does Kirk Cousins tumble after a disastrous outing against the Cowboys? 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:53 |2018:N/A | 2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A. Winston said he learned a ton learning behind now retired all-time great Drew Brees in Sean Payton's system. Against Atlanta and Seattle, Boyle looked like someone who would stick around for at least a few more years. 2021 stats:9 games | 74.7 pct | 740 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 3 pass TD | 1 INT | 37 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 4 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:T-48 |2019:50 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. name season tm gp cmp att pct yds avg yds/g td td% int int% sck scky rate; tom brady: 2021 Jones has flashed, more so as a rookie than as a slumping sophomore. 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. Betting on himself should pay off, as heshould win the Saints' starting job over non-traditional passer Taysom Hill. Who is unstoppable and in the MVP conversation? 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. Jakob Johnson is now in the Las Vegas Raiders and is the latest fullback incorporated into the Raiders' offensive system. He delivered down the stretch to ensure a Ravens playoff return after not getting the same kind of support inan offense in transition. 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. Both men weigh 245 lbs. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. Fitzpatrick suffered a life-changing hip injury after throwing just six passes in Washington. In only four starts, Hurts displayed all of his rare running ability and some good passing upside despite limited weapons and protection. That was easily his best four-game stretch of the season. Jones will develop well as a rookie with his arm and accuracy. 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 It came against three challenging NFC defenses and without two top wideouts and his tight end by the second half of the Super Bowl. 3 to No. While these rankings aren't a science, a quarterback's average start is a guiding principle. 2021 stats:6 games | 53.9 pct | 790 pass yds | 4.7 ypa | 4 pass TD | 10 INT | 33 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:45 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:22. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. The tallest quarterback currently playing in the NFL is Houston Texans rookie Deshaun Watson, who stands at an impressive 6'3. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. Burrow relied plenty on throwing the ball into the middle of the field. 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 highest-paid players on every NFL team for the 2021 season. After both games, I wondered about a door No. Jackson didn't live up to his MVP level from 2019, but he also didn't struggle as much as many perceived. Only Jimmy G could reach the NFC Championship Game and see his ranking fall. He ran more than expected, and his deep accuracy came as advertised. It also helps to have pristine pass protection and two top backs. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He's the new median for the Dalton Scale, a balm for any team that wants to improve its quarterback play to average. 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. Now Goff is at a career crossroads, hoping to serve the Lions as more than a 26-year-old bridge option. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: $45 million 2. Reuniting with rookie first-round wide receiver DeVonta Smith helps, along with better health up front. This is not Mike Glennon. 1. My guess is the Saints aim higher than bringing Winston back, but they could do worse. And on fourth down, he went 6-for-6 for 106 yards and a TD, per NFL Next Gen Stats. 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. He will start his Colts career sidelined with another injury, his debut up in the air pending recovery from foot surgery. Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The final box score doesn't look bad, but his limitations and desire to throw as fast as possible made the Steelers' offense incredibly limited. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. 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. 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. The "other" Robert Griffin was an offensive lineman on the same Baylor team as the Heisman-winning quarterback by the same name. 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. 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. Mayfield was the No. He also is an explosive runner whenever things break down too much. 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. After excelling as a rookie, the expectations are sky high for the 23-year-old in Year 2. Let's break down the biggest losers! 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He pushed the ball downfield more without making more mistakes. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. Yes, there was the drop by 49ers cornerback Jaquiski Tartt. 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. Who is the Biggest Nfl Player 2021? Where does Jalen Hurts rank in his debut? Stroud can prove his mobility, he could be Colts' next QB. Book, a fourth-round pick in 2021, recently said he hoped to compete to start for the Saints in 2022. It often felt as if the Cardinals relied on Murray to create incandescent plays on his own; otherwise, the offense got stuck in quicksand. General manager: Les Snead. Gardner Minshew may very well be the NFL's best backup quarterback in 2021. I don't always agree with PFF, but seeing this grade made me feel less alone in the world. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. His teams have won only once in his last 13 starts, dating back to 2017. Immediately stepping in as a league-average starting quarterback on over 600 dropbacks is usually a sign of great things to come. It wasn't always like this. They also will use zone blocking to give a much-needed jolt to the rushing attack. Burrow had a careful rookie season operating in Cincinnati's offense, curbed by his knee injury. 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. Herbert's sensational Week 18 against the Raiders feels like five years ago. Tannehill has found his groove at 32. 2020 key stats: 3,819 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7 INTs, 106.5passer rating, 78.3QBR, 7.9yards per attempt, 266rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. How does a quarterback this talented and heady struggle to find even backup roles for a decade and a half? He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. 2020 key stats: 4,581passing yards, 26passing TDs, 11INTs, 93.3 passer rating, 67.0QBR, 7.3yards per attempt. Mullens is the ideal backup quarterback: Hell give you a shot. If I was to guess Teddy's numbers for the season before it started, they might have looked like the stats above. He wasn't, but that doesn't change how far he came this season. (This is the third time he's finished exactly 13th.) As we enter the 2021 season, the tallest quarterback in the league is New York Giants' backup Mike Glennon,. 2021 stats:6 games | 60.7 pct | 966 pass yds | 6.4 ypa | 5 pass TD | 5 INT | 151 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 3 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:T-48 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:18 |2016:18 |2015:16 |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. Might Tom Brady reunite with Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas for the 2023 NFL season? 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. He didn't force the ball downfield and played off the run by spreading it around better. He also has the personality to handle the pressure that comes with trying to be the latest Jets savior at the game's most important position. The Florida quarterback posted two combine records for his position on Saturday with a 40.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 9-inch broad jump. Like Alex Smith, Tua will mostly win at the margins and needs the right coach to maximize his strengths. He had a 30 inch vertical, and only a 9'1 broad jump. Richardson was Florida's backup in 2021 as a . 6 overall pick in 2019. Touted as the best QB prospect since John Elway for a long time, Lawrence's physical tools are off the charts, the modern prototype with his size, arm, accuracy and athleticism. Mills outplaying the top-three picks in the 2021 draft as a rookie is either a sign of great things to come or will look insane in a decade. That trendline of year-end rankings above is hard to miss. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He is a strong MVP candidate in 2021. They should let him swim further from shore after not allowing him to pass much without a life vest. He launches the ball sixty yards with ease, he makes defenders miss while moving, and can roll left . That will change as he's more unleashed under Zac Taylor, knowing that he's reunited with all-around go-to guy Ja'Marr Chase. He does the razzle dazzle better than any quarterback, but he does all the little things well, too, with his big arm as thefoundation. He was up for the challenge, even if the Browns ran an extremely conservative offense. Maybe they find an upgrade, maybe they don't. 2021 stats:1 game | 66.7 pct | 147 pass yds | 4.9 ypa | 1 pass TD | 0 INT | 0 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 0 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:42 |2019:N/A |2018:28. 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. 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. Rodgers would be crazy to leave Matt LaFleur, because the last two seasons have been among the sharpest of Rodgers' career, improving his efficiency without sacrificing his moments of inspired brilliance. 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. His one start was the 16-16 tie against the Lions, a game I watched to the very end on NFL Game Pass on a Wednesday morning in mid-November just so I could confidently tell you months later that Rudolph wasnt very good. Fromm may best be remembered as the guy Joe Judge asked to perform a QB sneak from a jumbo formation on third-and-9. The Jake Fromm State Farm jokes were tired after a few hours, and then there wasnt much left to talk about. Has struggling Broncos signal-caller Russell Wilson hit bottom? 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. Then again, I never would have guessed Heinicke's spiritual father, Ryan Fitzpatrick, would have three seasons as a primary starter after turning 33. The top of the NFL Draft . turnover-worthy plays in that span. 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. Don't be surprised with either a big postiive or big negative result. Hurts, only 22, showed the Eagles enough as a rookie second-rounder to compel them to move on from Wentz and his big contract. There's also been regression to the mean in terms of his fourth-quarter play and he's still looking for his first playoff win. Stafford got a smidge too much credit during a regular season in which his week-to-week consistency didn't match his numbers. At 32, Cousins has had enjoyed the best play of his career in Minnesota, a la Tannehill in Tennessee. The Detroit Lions have been one of the . With 2022 upon us, it's time to reflect on the year's 10 biggest stories. That's exactly what one would expect from a Harvard man, regardless of professional field. The use of 12 personnel (two tight ends) has vibed with him to help Cousins maximize his big arm. 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 perception is that he struggled as a rookie, but the numbers above paint a more nuanced story. At 36, Ryan is now adjusting to the scheme of offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith and latest new coordinator, Dave Ragone. 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. Can anyone stop the Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson connection in crunch time? Still, there is a big dropoff from the top seven at the position this year. 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. We are finally through the 2021 regular season. His deep passing has been on point, but the decision-making and accuracy still let him down at key points. His decision-making and leadership are already impressive. If Goff is your guy, the search continues for The Guy. Whether he can be better than that is the question the Giants need to answer. The tools are there. Hendrickson recorded five sacks on the quarterbacks that would meet in the Super Bowl, three against Tom Brady and two against Patrick Mahomes. The result was his best season since his 2017 MVP campaign. That's faster than the 5.28 seconds Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ran it in. 2020 key stats: 3,803passing yards, 33passing TDs, 10 INTs, 94.1passer rating, 60.1 QBR, 6.3yards per attempt. Where does 49ers rookie Brock Purdy slot in after beating Tom Brady in his first NFL start? One performance that did stand out in the most competitive environment possible for Week 18 was that of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Importantly, Allen alleviated some of those growing pains by rushing for 1141 yards and 17 . If Wentz isn't a top-16 NFL quarterback by the end of 2021, then something is, indeed, broken. Mike Glennon is the current quarterback for the New York Giants. And on fourth down, he went 6-for-6 for 106 yards and a TD, per NFL Next Gen Stats. The Bears' total, which was a tick under 30%, was the highest in the NFL . 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.