Now that the NFL Draft is over and free company is completed, we have now a good suggestion of what the quarterback state of affairs will probably be like for every workforce. So right here at the Massive Lead, we used a gaggle effort to rank the quarterbacks for 1-50 for the upcoming season, contemplating everybody on a roster plus free brokers. Seven writers submitted their particular person rankings and these are the composite outcomes (and sure, there have been loads of variations of opinion–the particular person rankings are under).
These rankings are for 2018 solely, bearing in mind no matter the particular person needed to contemplate, from well being, previous manufacturing, age, teammates, and system. So these will not be projections of the subsequent three-5 years.
All the commentary is mine, however the rankings are a collaboration.
-Jason Lisk
#1 Aaron Rodgers
Are we collectively too beneficiant with Aaron Rodgers? We noticed how a lot of a distinction he made final yr when the Packers had to play with out him. He’ll flip 35 years previous this yr and is coming off a season the place he missed 9 video games. If he performs the full sixteen, he’s the greatest in the Recreation.
#2 Tom Brady
Nonetheless going robust at age forty one. Older Quarterbacks have fallen off a cliff abruptly, however it’s foolhardy to guess towards Tom Brady.
#three Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson led the NFL in landing passes final yr and was the main weapon on the floor with a struggling Seattle operating recreation. He might have to do exactly as a lot this yr, and is popping 30, an age when loads of quarterbacks have made a leap.
#four Drew Brees
For the first time since 2010, Drew Brees averaged lower than 300 passing yards a recreation, and his 23 passing touchdowns have been his lowest since 2003. Nonetheless, he was extremely environment friendly and led the NFL in completions, whereas the group relied on its rejuvenated operating recreation with Alvin Kamara extra. I used to be the lowest on Brees accounting for his age, and the potential for decline we’ve seen at this similar level with many Corridor of Famers, however he’s nonetheless certainly one of the greatest.
#5 Matt Ryan
Only one yr eliminated from profitable league MVP, Matt Ryan continues to be solely 33 and able to one other massive yr in 2018 in an offense that must be amongst the league’s greatest.
#6 Carson Wentz
How will the restoration from the knee damage go? Carson Wentz was an MVP candidate in simply his second yr in the league a yr in the past, and his well being might decide if he can duplicate these numbers for the defending champs in 2018.
#7 Jimmy Garoppolo
We’re collectively bullish on Jimmy Garoppolo regardless of lower than 10 profession begins, as he was inside the prime 10 in all however one rating. He’s received a profession yards per try of eight.three on 272 profession passes, and his groups are 7-zero in video games he has began.
#eight Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger is all of the sudden rejuvenated and needs to play three-5 extra years. It doesn’t harm getting to play with Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster and an incredible line.
#9 Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers continues to get it achieved, and the franchise transfer didn’t influence his manufacturing. He’s now sixth all-time in passing touchdowns.
#10 Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford has led the NFL the final two seasons in recreation profitable drives, and has stored the Lions in playoff rivalry each years. He’s turning 30 and appears to be getting into his prime. Can he make a leap like Matt Ryan did two years in the past?
