The Usual Power Rankings Blather – QB Edition

These stupid ranking systems are as useful as the ether they are printed on, but this is pretty funny. No love for the 49ers Brock Purdy despite his strong showing coming off the bench as the 3rd string QB to lead the 49ers to (almost) the promised land.

Deshaun Watson had a horrible season, and hasn’t played well in 3 seasons, yet comes in as a Tier 2 guy. Cousins and Murray ahead of Purdy?? Please. Rogers is a Tier 1? Based 3 years ago? He sucked shit through a tube last year.

I added Tier 5 as the Athletic left the last two guys off.

Tier 1

A Tier 1 quarterback can carry his team each week. The team wins because of him. He expertly handles pure passing situations. He has no real holes in his game.

1 Patrick Mahomes Chiefs
2 Joe Burrow Bengals
3 Josh Allen Bills
4 Aaron Rodgers Jets
5 Justin Herbert Chargers

Tier 2

A Tier 2 quarterback can carry his team sometimes but not as consistently. He can handle pure passing situations in doses and/or possesses other dimensions that are special enough to elevate him above Tier 3. He has a hole or two in his game.

6 Jalen Hurts Eagles
7 Lamar Jackson Ravens
8 Trevor Lawrence Jaguars
9 Dak Prescott Cowboys
10 Matthew Stafford Rams
11 Deshaun Watson Browns
12 Kirk Cousins Vikings

Tier 3

A Tier 3 quarterback is a legitimate starter but needs a heavier running game and/or defensive component to win. A lower-volume dropback passing offense suits him best.

13 Kyler Murray Cardinals
14 Derek Carr Saints
15 Jared Goff Lions
16 Russell Wilson Broncos
17 Tua Tagovailoa Dolphins
18 Jimmy Garoppolo Raiders
19 Daniel Jones Giants
20 Geno Smith Seahawks
21 Justin Fields Bears
22 Ryan Tannehill Titans
23 Mac Jones Patriots

Tier 4

A Tier 4 quarterback could be an unproven player (not enough information for voters to classify) or a veteran who ideally would not start all 17 games.

24 Brock Purdy 49ers
25 Kenny Pickett Steelers
26 Jordan Love Packers
27 Baker Mayfield Buccaneers
28 Sam Howell Commanders
29 Desmond Ridder Falcons 
30 Gardner Minshew Colts

Tier 5

A Tier 5 quarterback that sucks balls all day and twice on Sunday. Or a rookie.

31 CJ Stroud Texans
32 Bryce Young Panthers

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33 Responses to The Usual Power Rankings Blather – QB Edition

  1. unca_chuck's avatar unca_chuck says:

    Pay him $175m for 5 and be done with it.

  2. Winder's avatar Winder says:

    Mitchel is hurt again out for 7-10 days. Same problem as last year.

  3. unca_chuck's avatar unca_chuck says:

    Yeah, saw that. Between Mitchell and Mostert and Brieda, they just can’t stay on the field. Mason will turn out to be the guy they lean on in the run game to back up CMC. I hope TDP isn’t yet another wasted 3rd round pick. Lots of glowing reports out of camp, but that it worth the ether it is printed on.

  4. unca_chuck's avatar unca_chuck says:

    Yeah, we’ll see. They said the same thing about Sermon last year. But with Mitchell down for the count again, it looks like TDP stays.

    New thread is up.

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