In San Diego, the Chargers started future Hall of Famer Drew Brees, whose breakout season kept rookie Philip Rivers and a 42-year-old Doug Flutie on the bench. Do the Eagles have ANOTHER young stud? Lock played in 13 games for Denver in 2020, his second NFL season. He has led the Seahawks to two Super Bowls, winning the first (2013) and putting them in position to win back-to-back if not for a terrible play call. Unitas was knocked out of that game in the second quarter. I left out Eli Manning, Matt Ryan and Philip Rivers, each of whom aren't no-brainers, even if they have meaningful cases. Peyton orchestrated one of the greatest QB seasons of all time, earned his fifth MVP, appeared in two Super Bowls (winning one) and won 45 (!) My colleague Elliot Harrison rightfully listed Russell last among every first overall pick of the common era. With Young and Walsh playing only partial seasons, this one looks better by the rate stats than it did in reality. What should we expect from the Cardinals? First is incumbent Drew Lock. The Los Angeles Rams will certainly be tested by mobile quarterbacks in 2023, facing some of the most athletic quarterbacks throughout the upcoming season. 100 great picks | Draft superlatives Herbert finished having thrown for 4336 yards and 31 touchdowns to just ten interceptions, a passer rating of 98.3 and cruised to Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Ranking AFC West quarterbacks for the 2022 NFL season KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 celebrates a touchdown with teammate Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Los Angeles Chargers made the playoffs but surrendering a 27-0 lead makes a . One of the more intriguing divisions in the NFL for the quarterback position is the AFC West heading into the 2020 season. That said, he's the biggest draft disappointment in Chiefs history. lasers, rockets, dimes & just so much joyJustin Herbert is a prodigypic.twitter.com/r26pIo1FJ4. Brady and Manning might be the two best quarterbacks in NFL history, and they were in their early 20s. Sign up for the Raiders Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Do the Cowboys have the talent to dethrone the NFC champion Eagles? But a quick scoreboard check shows Dawson: 1, all other Chiefs QBs: 0. This was a fun one. But what about the Patriots? Mariota returned to the backup life after failing to ignite the Falcons . Karlaftis was solid, if unspectacular, as a rookie. He'll need to because the Raiders barely touched the offensive line. Simply put, Wilson is a star. The "other guys" carried the East. Dilfer was right around league average for the Bucs, one year after making it to the Pro Bowl. Three quarterbacks make the list -- with one of them claiming the No. The AFC East has Zach Wilson, the NFC North has Jared Goff, the NFC East has Daniel Jones, and no one knows who will start at QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North. Bills, Chiefs, Eagles produce highest win-share projections, Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo underwent foot surgery after March signing, might not practice until training camp, This season is about whether Sean Payton can fix, If Wilson's struggles continue, it wouldn't be a surprise to see backup, The Broncos spent big in free agency on right tackle, That depth will protect the Broncos from injuries and inspire trade talks. Drew Bledsoe, traded to the Bills, made it to the Pro Bowl with a 107 ANY/A+. What stood out . It helps all the edge options to be playing next to the team's best pass rusher. How much will Carolina's roster boost Bryce Young? On the bright side, Raiders fans, your team could've taken Brady Quinn No. Mahomes posted a 136 ANY/A+ during his breakout season in 2018. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. While the other three QBs in the division average between 35 and 40 touchdowns per season, Carr has only even had over 30 once. If I were active on Twitter, I'm sure I'd be getting some blowback for going with Lynch over Tim Tebow or Jay Cutler or even Tommy Maddox. Having won MVP, a Super Bowl, and a return trip to the Super Bowl the past three years. It was clear his relationship with Carroll was deteriorating in what was a stale run-first offense. Here are other moves that stood out around the conference. Cam Newton broke down in the second half, and Jameis Winston split time with Ryan Fitzpatrick in Tampa Bay, but they were both at or just above league average. The Broncos legend guided the franchise to five Super Bowl appearances, taking home two Lombardis, and logged just two losing seasons as a starter in 16 years of service in the orange and blue. That's right in line with the best quarterback divisions in league history. The average mark for these four would be an ANY/A+ of 113. Doug Flutie led the division with a 121 ANY/A+, as he took over as the starter in Buffalo for an injured Rob Johnson and led the Bills into the postseason. The names of franchise QBs who are also their team's current starter are in bold. Elway led the league in passing yards in 1993, while Montana returned from missing most of the previous two seasons by posting a 119 ANY/A+ on 298 pass attempts. May 28, 2023 7:45 am CT. Donovan McNabb (Eagles) was limited to 10 starts by a torn ACL. 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. As a rookie Herbert wasnt even the starter to begin last season. . I will always trust in offense first and the Chargers have every reason to believe they have a top-five offensive roster. 14 and Dan Marino, No. 2 overall pick Rick Mirer failed to launch for the Seahawks. The former No. He was excellent in 2009 and posted a 123 ANY/A+ before falling off of a cliff the following season. Eli Manning (Giants) and Mark Brunell (Washington) started full seasons, but Manning was below-average, posting a 93 ANY/A+. The highs were high here with Esiason and Moon, but Esiason was the only one to complete an entire season. The top four quarterbacks in this division were all playing great football. I'm not knocking the franchise for riding Joe Montana, Steve Bono, Dave Krieg, Rich Gannon and Elvis Grbac to five playoff appearances in six years. Rookie, Will defenses be better prepared to handle the Chiefs' heavy reliance on two tight end sets this season? 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But too often in their pursuit of a top-tier passer, organizations mistake adequate for exceptional, fooling themselves into thinking a middle-of-the-road passer is worthy of being the face of the franchise. The Colts got an MVP-caliber season from Jim Harbaugh in 1995 and advanced to the AFC Championship Game. Can the pair return to the postseason in 2023? Likewise, I wasn't able to guarantee young stars Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, neither of whom have Mahomes' rsum. So much of the Chargers' success depends on how much. Griese and a 37-year-old Unitas battled atop the division, with the latter's Colts taking first place and eventually winning Super Bowl V over Craig Morton's Cowboys. Lock got out to a hot start to his career. Marc Sessler highlights 10 squads on the rise heading into the 2023 campaign. It's easier to find four great quarterbacks than five, which is going to weight our analysis toward smaller divisions. Judy Battista provides 10 fascinating storylines to follow at mandatory minicamps. Actually drafted: Round 1, No. In 1994 and 1995, for example, the division rolled out its two stars and former No. This could be one of his better groups with homegrown (mostly late) picks and depth. Manning also struggled through a disappointing year with the Colts, with 26 touchdown passes against 23 picks and an ANY/A+ of 109. Denver Broncos Denver . Did the Ravens make enough moves to rebound from an injury-plagued 2021 season? We mentioned this group earlier. The Raiders have more franchise quarterbacks by our criteria than any other team in the NFL. As a rookie second round pick, he took over as the starter in Week 13 and led the Broncos to a 4-1 record to finish out the season, including beating Derek Carr and the Raiders in the season finale. If Wilson's struggles continue, it wouldn't be a . Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the AFC East -- and he sees three true contenders. This group had as much hype as the current AFC West heading into the 2009 season, and while Favre and Rodgers played like superstars, Cutler and Stafford were below-average. To qualify, a player must have 48 starts with one team and meet two of the following three requirements: 1) Winning regular-season record. When we've had multiple Hall of Famers in a division, there have been too many times in which one of them has been well past his prime. The good news: Vegas' edge rushing trio of. Following the 2023 NFL draft, the Seahawks signed undrafted free agent quarterback Holton Ahlers out of East Carolina. The standout season here is 1995, when Favre was entering the peak of his career. 11. If ever there was a rookie tight end who could contribute immediately, Head coach Josh McDaniels loves players that can line up in a variety of ways. Manning came in just ahead of Matt Schaub (Texans), who posted a 121 ANY/A+ and led the league in passing yards during his first 16-game season. Oakland traded for new starter Jason Campbell and Denver drafted Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who the Broncos hope becomes a starter . Of course, Dilfer was a drag on the proceedings, something the four-team North won't have to deal with this time around. NFL's most underappreciated players: Tee Higgins, D.J. Most divisions have a quarterback facing questions. Bucky Brooks spotlights 11 names to know on his All-Breakout Team. We'll keep that 113 number in mind as we look at other divisions. Injuries were a concern elsewhere, too. Carr finding himself at the bottom of this list is more a product of just how stacked with talent the rest of the AFC West is. Plunkett can point to his extra ring and Super Bowl MVP award -- and he'd be right to do so -- but Stabler beats him on Pro Bowls (4-0), MVPs (1-0) and first-team All-Pros (1-0). With a new head coach in Josh McDaniels who served for so long as the New England Patriots offensive coordinator, Carr will hope this can help elevate his game even further. Let's run through those 39 examples, who are accounted for in the blurbs below (sorted by division). Ryan threw 35 touchdown passes against just seven picks, only to be let down by one of the league's worst defenses. With, I am concerned about what the receiver group looks like if, At least the Chiefs have bodies, if not a true X receiver. There's another MVP season in the mix here. The AFC West probably has four of the top 15 players in the league at the position in the division. He didnt set the world on fire in those starter, but he did throw seven touchdowns to three interceptions, which would equal out to about 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions over 16 games, which is almost identical numbers to Derek Carr (21/8). Wilson and Carr are tied behind him at 111. Another Super Bowl ring should push Wilson over the top. Ranking the AFC West quarterback rooms for 2022 By Zach Gunter | Jun 1, 2022 KC Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) / How does the Chiefs' quarterbacks room stack. You could make a case this four-team division had the star power to compare to our modern AFC West, but Anderson and Sipe were superstars in one season and below-average in the other, and Stabler wasn't anything like the guy we saw at his peak. I suspect most people would expect the current AFC West to look a lot better than the 2020 South, at least on paper. Let's project their 2022 seasons, Barnwell: Georgia just produced the most valuable college draft class ever. With some downtime before training camp, we will be ranking each positional group in the AFC West entering the 2019 season to gear you up for the upcoming campaign. Due to the strength of the AFC West and indeed the AFC overall, the Raiders are likely to be seen as a team that were good but a victim of their own division. His fumbling issues continued as well, with 11 on the season. Dave Krieg had a great season for the Seahawks, but there's not really a season in which the West delivered something special as a group. The Chargers seemed to score at will, and Fouts was a huge reason why. Will the Falcons go against the grain with a Bijan Robinson-centered ground attack? Brett Favre wasn't quite as good for the Packers as he had been during his MVP run, but Randall Cunningham won the job in Minnesota and led the league in passer rating. Its because how many wins a team has hinges heavily on the quarterbacks ability to put the team on his back. And while his numbers dipped significantly from '67 onward, the Hall of Famer will forever be remembered in the annals of Chiefs history as the quarterback who won the franchise's only Super Bowl title to date. Mahomes could easily end his career as one of best quarterbacks ever, so he has no place other than being first on this list. Carr is a decent NFL starter, but he is still looking up at the other three quarterbacks in this division. Jay Cutler was coming off of a career season and had just been traded to the Bears, but he led the league in interceptions in 2009. The Denver Broncos are acquiring. Ranking the best QB seasons by division. https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/10/afc-west-quarterbacks-wilson-mahomes-herbert-carr-best-ever/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. And at the core of what all fans crave from their quarterback is someone who consistently keeps the team competitive and provides a realistic shot at the playoffs. Warren Moon, the division's lone Hall of Famer, was fifth in MVP balloting despite missing five games for the Oilers. The difference between Las Vegas and San Francisco is the offensive line and the scheme. 25 touchdowns, 3,113 yards and 6 interception, thrown for 18,991 yards and 151 touchdowns. 2) Minimum passer rating of 75.0. I think the modern AFC West profiles better than the best we saw from this era of the AFC East, although the Kelly-Marino battles lead the way in terms of longevity. HOFers who played in the same division Did the Colts set themselves up for a return to the postseason? The biggest quarterback wildcard in the AFC West, in many ways, is Russell Wilson. I could see this linebacker group getting cooked in coverage. The star quarterback wasn't to blame, as he made it to the Pro Bowl and posted a 126 ANY/A+. O'Connell, who started 26 games at Purdue, was taken with the last pick in the fourth round. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! That's right in line with the best quarterback divisions in league history. Adam Rank checks in on the state of the 2023 Cowboys. I ran through every team and every division going back through the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 and charted how each division's quarterbacks performed, both in terms of how they did that season and what their careers looked like in hindsight. But now, they have a new challenger. The best team in the West was in Oakland, where Rich Gannon led the league in passing yards, posted a 126 ANY/A+ and won MVP. How will Aaron Rodgers and Anthony Richardson adjust to their new surroundings? That's why we've also identified each organization's biggest QB misstep. AFC West Division page with results, picks, power rankings, odds and stats. Jump to a section: But just so Chiefs fans keep proper perspective, let's list some of the QBs who donned the team's iconic red and white unis near the beginning of the decade: Tyler Thigpen, Brodie Croyle, Tyler Palko and Brady Quinn. 2021 was also the first time in his career that he missed a game, showing the stability he offers in then position. The AFC West is extremely likely to send two quarterbacks to the Hall of Fame, with the possibility of a third in Herbert. However, Mahomes seems to have changed the way quarterbacks who do not have electrifying speeds use their feet to drag their team down the field, as seen with the likes of Josh Allen and Joe Burrow. By: Andy Davies One of the biggest NFL trades in recent history took place this week, as Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Can the Seahawks close the gap on the 49ers? -- Peyton Manning (2012-15): 57 starts | 45-12 | 3 Pro Bowls | 101.7 passer rating | 1 MVP | 1 SB ring -- Jake Plummer (2003-06): 54 starts | 39-15 | 1 Pro Bowl | 84.3 passer rating -- Brian Griese (1998-2002): 51 starts | 26-24 | 1 Pro Bowl | 84.1 passer rating -- John Elway (1983-1998): 231 starts | 148-82-1 | 9 Pro Bowls | 79.9 passer rating | 1 MVP | 2 SB rings -- Craig Morton (1977-1982): 64 starts | 41-23 | 0 Pro Bowls | 79.1 passer rating. Head coach Ron Rivera met with the media, and instead of discussing who was not present at OTAs, Rivera talked extensively about young quarterback Sam Howell. To kick things off, we rank the five best quarterbacks in the division. He won an MVP, Super Bowl ring, and Super Bowl ring before he lost a game by more than 8 points. Here are his thoughts on the quarterback situation for Las Vegas: The Patriots, or any Patriots-adjacent franchise, can't go a full season without obsessively plotting for a late-round quarterback to completely backstab the starter amid struggles. Rivers, on the other hand, has consistently been a top-10 passer since taking over the Chargers' QB1 role in 2006 -- despite playing for four different head coaches. Dawson's best seasons with the franchise came before the common-draft era, when he led the AFL in touchdown passes four times and earned two first-team All-Pro honors. Top Tier: Picking the Best Division in the NFL, Predicting the NFL Target Leaders for Next Season, Javonte Williams Dynasty Outlook Right Now. After falling just short of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy last season, can Jalen Hurts and Co. avoid the dreaded Super Bowl hangover? Arguably the best QB in the NFL and has been for several years now. The veteran passer has left one west division for another. Stabler wasn't as good as he was in 1974, but he and Fouts were surrounded by Steve Ramsey (Broncos) and Mike Livingston (Chiefs), who both capitalized on taking big shots downfield. In. Considering this is the only season in which Tom Brady started more than one game and failed to make it to the playoffs, the quarterbacks needed to be pretty good. He threw for over 300 yards eight times, had a passer rating of at least 100 seven times, scored at least three touchdowns eight times, and at least two touchdowns 13 times. Carr would be much more than an afterthought in any other division. Again, this group looked exciting and might eventually deliver three Hall of Famers to Canton, but our 2022 class projects to play better. Everything else is gravy. Marino was on his way down, but he still posted a 104 ANY/A+. One of the most replaceable starters in the NFL, Locks underwhelming play has had Denver as one of the leading landing spots in a trade for Aaron Rodgers this offseason. He began what would eventually become the most active quarterback rivalry in NFL history with Matt Ryan, whose 116 ANY/A+ was one of the best rookie seasons in league history. No division has sent three of its starting quarterbacks in the same season to the Hall of Fame in more than 40 years. He threw for 4,557 yards, 49 touchdowns and led the league in every yards per attempt category. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Rank Team Played P Won W . Where theres the top quarterbackand then everyone else. With Jay Fiedler (Dolphins), Alex Van Pelt (Bills) and a 38-year-old Vinny Testaverde (Jets) in the other three starting jobs, this group wouldn't compare to the AFC West if they live up to expectations in 2021. Brady had plenty of success for the Patriots from the jump, as he famously stepped in for Drew Bledsoe and won a Super Bowl in his debut season as a starter, but he wasn't yet the dynamic passer we would see at his peak. In terms of the current AFC West, Mahomes could retire tomorrow and make it to the Hall of Fame. Coaching changes: Tracking moves Of the 23 quarterbacks selected first overall since 1970, Russell, whom this franchise took No. Ranking the AFC West Quarterbacks Schedule Podcast Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West. In between those two groups, we got a year in which there's serious competition. Yeah, duh. Does anyone have better continuity than the Bengals? Indy would eventually get revenge over Rex Ryan & Co. in the postseason, only to lose in the Super Bowl to the Saints. Although he doesn't have the rings to show for it, he's been more consistent and productive than his 2004 draft classmates, Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger. Kerry Collins was a step down for the Raiders, but even he managed a 99 ANY/A+ in taking over for Rich Gannon. How do the lineups compare for the Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots after an offseason jam-packed with personnel moves? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC West team. I also had to pick a stat to analyze those quarterbacks. NFC Central, 1998: 113.0 This was another impressive five-quarterback performance, although it was primarily driven by three full-time starters. The Washington Commanders were on the practice field on Wednesday for their second OTA practice of the week. The NFC South, 2020: Tom Brady (Bucs) and Drew Brees (Saints). Two years later, those teams had four starters produce an average ANY/A+ of 117.5, the best mark for any division's top four starters since the merger. Rank Team Played P Won W Lost L Drawn D Home Away Win Percentage Pct For PF Against PA; 1 1: Buffalo Bills Bills: 0 0: 0 0: 0 0: 0 0: 0-0-0 0-0-0: . The future Super Bowl winner threw just four touchdown passes against 18 picks and posted an ANY/A+ of 75. The defensive tackle spot, however, could be among the league's worst. Detroit's Matthew Stafford was a rookie and mixed moments of brilliance with frustrating stretches of play. Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In the former, we had four quarterbacks who all played at a high level, including an MVP-caliber season from Favre. For a franchise with so many storied signal-callers in its history, it's rather fitting that the Raiders also own one of the most infamous QB mistakes of all time. In Dallas, Tony Romo took over for a disappointing Bledsoe and became a folk hero before his botched hold in a playoff loss. Who qualifies for the Broncos? There was no truly transcendent season in this pack, but everybody was well above average. AFC West Quarterback Breakdown Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos have a solid roster that is highlighted by a top-10 defense. So what is a franchise quarterback, and which teams have had the best run of them? You won't want to miss a moment of the 2023 season! Check out the AFC West breakdowns below. Unlikely. NFL Sports How the AFC West Became the NFL's Most All In Division AFC West teams went wild this offseason, with blockbuster trades for Russell Wilson and Davante Adams, and a massive. Are we sleeping on the Giants and Commanders? There are a few Super Bowl trophies and several Pro Bowl nominations within the group,. In 2020? Manning threw 28 picks as a rookie and actually posted the worst ANY/A+ (96). After winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2020, Herbert made the Pro Bowl in his second season. In the 2021 season, he broke the record for most touchdown passes, passing yards and completions in the first two seasons of an NFL career. This is the longest sustained stretch for any division with two Hall of Fame quarterbacks in league history. Who qualifies for the Chiefs? The defense has a better chance to be above average, which it wasn't for most of the last two seasons. Nine of those years, he was named to the Pro Bowl, including each of the past five seasons. When you consider Denver had been rolling with Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch and Drew Lock, Wilson might be the biggest upgrade any team made at a key position this offseason. Like many positive things about the Chargers, I'm afraid to say it out loud because of past letdowns. Please check your email for a confirmation. Texans' Bobby Slowik has history working with rookie quarterbacks Mark Lane June 1, 2023 9:31 am CT Bobby Slowik has spent just two seasons in the coordinator world. Tarkenton finished third in MVP balloting that year. The Fouts-Coryell combo made four straight playoff appearances, including two conference championship games, and had the No. Which teams have had the No Barnwell: Georgia just produced the most valuable college draft ever! 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