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Cody’s 2021 End of Season QB Rankings

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Cody’s 2021 End of Season QB Rankings

 
  1. Deshaun Watson, New England Patriots
 
Watson came over in an offseason trade with the Texans and completely changed the Patriots offense. Watson led the league in passing touchdowns and was near the top in QBR. For the first time in his career, Watson gets to sit behind an elite offensive line and it paid off with only 24 sacks taken.
 
  1. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
 
Russell lead the league in passing yardage, minimized his turnovers and that’s simply everything you can ask for in 2021. Wilson led the Seahawks to a 12-4 record before coming up empty in the playoffs. Rumors are that he is available in trade but given his track record and lack of available quarterbacks one can simply ask, why?
 
  1. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
 
Woah, Jordan Love at 3? I can hear the haters coming out of the woodwork! Yes, Love belongs at 3, maybe he’s a product of the offensive system and weapons but he did everything you can ask in 2021. He minimized his turnovers, had one of the best TD:INT ratios in the league, and led the Packers to a 13-3 record. 
 
  1. Baker Mayfield, Carolina Panthers
 
It pains be to put Baker this high but after a very good season in Cleveland and a high end season in Carolina you can’t deny him any longer. Baker was one of the main catalyst of taking Carolina from a dumpster fire to the NFC Championship. In the end he came only 10-20 yards from a trip to the Super Bowl.
 
  1. Dak Prescott, New York Jets
 
Dak came to New York in an offseason trade and did nothing but impress in his first season. The Jets awarded him with a massive long term extension. Dak led the league completing 73% of his passes, easily the best in the league. He led the squad to a 13-3 record. The only thing holding Dak back is his turnovers.
 
  1. Sam Darnold, Dallas Cowboys
 
What a difference a year makes! Sam went from sitting on the bench in New York to a Pro Bowl level Super Bowl Champion in only 14 months. Darnold would easily be higher on this list but his 19 interceptions knock him down the list. If Darnold can clean that up he likely has the best chance to challenge Watson for the number one spot next offseason, given his immense amount of offensive weaponry.
 
  1. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
 
Ryan would have ranked first on this list last offseason and easily so. I’m not sure how he went from the most passing yardage in 2020 to one of the fewest in 2021 but it happened. The rest of the metrics are still elite: 70% completion percentage, good TD:INT ratio, and he lit up an elite Patriots secondary. Ryan attempted 200 less passes than most other starters otherwise he’s likely too 5.
 
  1. Patrick Mahomes
 
How is Patty 8th you might ask? 19 interceptions and another disappointing season will do that to a fella. After a disappointing 2020, the Chiefs had another disappointing 2021. They started slow again but Mahomes and the Chiefs turned it around. Without that, Mahomes would likely be in the 20s on this list.
 
  1. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
 
Purdy was the 4th QB selected in the 2021 NFLGM Draft. He, like Mayfield, came in and turned around an under-achieving 49ers team. Purdy led the 49ers to a 11-5 record and looks to have the makings of a franchise quarterback. He’s still raw and inexperienced but the sky is the limit!
 
  1. Justin Fields, Denver Broncos
 
Speaking of rookie quarterbacks who completely turned around a franchise, Justin Fields is another one. Fields was selected 2nd overall and led the Broncos to a division title. Fields still has room to grow but will easily be a top 10 QB in 2022.
 
  1. Matthew Stafford, Jacksonville Jaguars
 
Some will be surprised to see Stafford this high but it is where he belongs. He came over in an offseason trade and led the Titans to a division title. Stafford was near the top in yardage and threw 24 touchdowns. He now looks to lead a Jags team in which he has the closest thing to Calvin Johnson that he’s had since 2015 in Ja’Marr Chase.
 
  1. Aaron Rodgers, Buffalo Bills
 
Aaron, like numerous other QBs, came over to the Steelers in an offseason trade. He has a lot of similarities to Russell Wilson where he produced, led his team to the playoffs, and simply seems under appreciated. 4100 yards, 25 touchdowns, only 33 sacks... you can only ask so much! He now goes to Buffalo where he has the worst set of weapons he has likely ever played with.
 
  1. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
 
Joe had a productive second season of his career but it didn’t translate to wins. The Bengals were thought of in the same breathe as the Patriots, Jets, and Steelers but missed the playoffs. Burrow has a 1.9 TD:INT ratio which was solid and completed 68% of his passes. Burrow would be higher on this list if his production translated to wins.
 
  1. Drew Lock, Indianapolis Colts
 
Lock was another QB to see an offseason trade which led to success. Lock threw for 22 touchdowns with 4300 yards passing. Many considered him a breakout candidate, if he can build up this line he has the chance to do something special.
 
  1. Daniel Jones, Cleveland Browns
 
Jones got the nod midseason for the Browns, a move that was questioned by many but he had nothing but success. Jones threw 14 touchdowns to 2 interceptions on his 272 attempts. If he continued that for a full 16 games, Jones likely has his name called in the top 5. For some reason the Browns signed Tom Brady, let’s hope they don’t mess this up.
 
  1. Trey Lance, New Orleans Saints
 
Lance is our third quarterback mentioned despite winning All Rookie. While he had the most impressive rookie season, his ceiling is capped right now. He simply doesn’t have the weapons that Fields or Purdy have. Imagine if he had someone like Michael Thomas! Lance had a solid TD:INT ratio and is a weapon with his legs.
 
  1. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
 
What a difference a year makes! Murray easily would have been a top 5 member of this list last season but after a huge increase in turnovers and a disappointing record, Murray falls down the list.
 
  1. Jared Goff, FA
 
Goff signed midseason with the Jags and simply impressed. He formed a real connection with Ja’Marr Chase. Goff threw for 19 touchdowns to 8 interceptions in around 13 games of action. Goff should find a starting job soon, you can do worse!
 
  1. Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles
 
Wentz should probably be higher on this list but half the time I wasn’t sure if he’d start the next game for Ryan. He threw for nearly 4600 yards and 21 touchdowns. In the end he’s hurt due to his inconsistency and interceptions.
 
  1. Trevor Lawrence, Detroit Lions
 
Statistically Lawrence had a solid rookie season but it simply didn’t translate to wins. Lawrence flipped a switch midseason and started to use his athleticism much more often. He threw more touchdowns than picks which is always good. The talent is there but he must prove he can win at the NFL level.
 
  1. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
 
Tua struggled in his rookie season as well as the start of his sophomore season but seemingly turned it around going forward. He threw more touchdowns than picks along with 4,000 yards. Tua MUST improve on his pocket awareness. If he struggled behind an elite offseason line in 2022 he may be in trouble.
 
  1. Tom Brady, Cleveland Browns
 
Tom had a solid 2021 season with 4250 yards and 22 touchdowns. He did throw 14 interceptions but it was a decent season. Why is he so low? His 2021 season wasn’t overly impressive and he’s another year older and goes from a great weapon group in Tampa to a below average one in Cleveland.
 
  1. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
 
Cousins had an average year in 2021 with 4300 yards and 20 touchdowns. Cousins struggled with turnovers and couldn’t lead the Vikings to many wins. While you can do worse than Cousins, he’s not leading you anywhere.
 
  1. Ricky Giles, New York Giants
 
Giles was a surprise player to come off the board 42nd overall in the 2021 NFLGM Draft but began to show huge strides in his development last season. Giles struggled with turnovers in general, especially fumbles but began to show he was who the Giants thought they drafted as the season progressed. Giles only passed for 3200 yards but a 20:15 TD:INT ratio shows the promise the Giants are seeking.
 
  1. Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders
 
Carr is in that same group as Cousins, you can do worse but what’s the point? He’s not terrible, he almost threw for 4,000 yards with a 1.5 TD:INT ratio but he can’t do much better for you. He is simply topped out now and even that isn’t good. Carr isn’t good but he’s not bad enough to lead a true tank for the Raiders.
 
  1. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
 
Some of you probably thought I forgot about Lamar, I didn’t. He was simply this bad in 2021. 16 touchdowns to 16 interceptions on only 436 attempts in 2021 is horrible. PJ Walker looked like a better QB for the Ravens! Jackson may be an elite runner but he’s a terrible passer right now. If he can’t right the ship, it’s likely time for the Ravens to move on.
 
  1. Dwayne Haskins Jr, Pittsburgh Steelers
 
Haskins led the Washington Football Team to an impressive season and push to the playoffs but it wasn’t so much him as it was the rest of the team. Haskins is extremely careless with the ball in route to 20 interceptions plus numerous in the playoffs to lead to the end of their season and his career in Washington. The Steelers believed in him enough to acquire him in exchange for picks.
 
  1. Gardner Minshew, Chicago Bears
 
Gardner has long been hailed as a great up and coming QB, I have news for y’all. He’s not! He’s bad, people! He had the worst QBR in the league amongst starters, threw 21 picks, and couldn’t even break 4,000 yards. Minshew was fun in the beginning, now it’s just sad.
 
  1. Jalen Hurts, Los Angeles Rams
 
Hurts started majority of the season for the Rams and did okay. He turned the ball over too much and didn’t score a lot of touchdowns but his completion percentage was acceptable. Hurts still has room and time to improve but he’s a below average QB at best.
 
  1. D’Eriq King, Buffalo Bills
 
King had a respectable debut season with 3,700 yards passing and lots of rushing numbers. King simply had one downside, turnovers. He must be smarter with the football going forward or his career is over. King’s time in Buffalo is likely over with Rodgers in town.
 
  1. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
 
Herbert would’ve been top 10 on this list in 2020 but a horrible 2021 season drops him to the bottom of the list. Herbert only threw for 3500 yards and threw 7 more interceptions than touchdowns. That’s simply not good enough for the Chargers sake, let’s hope this was just a slump and 2020 Herbert will return in 2022.
 
  1. Micale Cunningham/Desmond Ridder, Houston Texans
 
The Texans struggled in 2021 after a hot start to the season. Cunningham looked competent and showed some promise. Ridder led the squad to numerous wins early in the season. Of all the QBs on this list, these are the two most likely to never take a snap again.