Fox Sports activities’ Colin Cowherd launched his high 8 quarterbacks within the NFC. Then, as his tweets and lists generally are inclined to do, his record turned a supply of ire on social media.
Colin Cowherd’s high 8 QBs within the NFC:
1: #Rams Matt Stafford
2: #Eagles Jalen Hurts
3: #Lions Jared Goff
4: #Cardinals Kyler Murray
5: #Cowboys Dak Prescott
6: #Saints Derek Carr
7: #Vikings Kirk Cousins
8: #Seahawks Geno Smith— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) March 8, 2023
Now, I have to critique his record. However first, I wish to level out how ridiculous it’s that the Falcons and Panthers will not be all for buying Lamar Jackson. No matter your emotions on Lamar as a quarterback, he can be a top-three choice within the convention… at a MINIMUM.
Groups that reportedly will *not* be pursuing a deal for Lamar Jackson embody:
▫️Falcons
▫️Dolphins
▫️Panthers
▫️Commanders
▫️Raiders— Discipline Yates (@FieldYates) March 7, 2023
Matthew Stafford
Stafford isn’t my ultimate quarterback, however he’s removed from a nasty choice. One yr in the past, I’d have listened to an argument for him at three behind Rodgers and Brady. Nevertheless, he was far worse this previous season. He did endure a major elbow damage and performed behind a worse offensive line with worse weapons at his disposal. His ranking/rating must be lowered for his subpar play, particularly with Jalen Hurts MVP-caliber season within the 2022-2023 yr. In response to QBR, Stafford was barely a median quarterback, sitting at solely 50.3. Stafford stays a strong NFL quarterback, however there’s cause to be involved about his ceiling going ahead.
Geno Smith
Geno is one other instance of ‘not my cup of tea.’ Nevertheless, he was solidly a top-ten quarterback final yr, production-wise. Whereas he had the good thing about a simple schedule and expertise round him, Smith took benefit of it. He was eighth in yards, eighth in QBR, fifth in whole EPA, and fourth in passing touchdowns, all along with taking his group to a playoff spot, one thing different gamers forward of him on this record didn’t accomplish. His play may be inconsistent, however what he confirmed final season is grounds for a lot increased placement.
Aaron Rodgers? Daniel Jones?
Whereas I feel Geno ought to have been on the upper finish of the group, spots 4 by way of 8 may have gone in any order grouped, and I’d haven’t any extreme qualms. Nevertheless, Colin appears very fast to dismiss Aaron Rodgers. Except the reasoning is that he’s a future Jet, I see no cause to go away him off this record regardless of a career-worst yr, contemplating he appeared to not think about Stafford’s 2022 marketing campaign too closely.
However, Daniel Jones is off a career-best yr, with Brian Daboll on the helm. Daniel Jones gained a playoff sport and ranked sixth in whole EPA. Whereas he might or might not be definitely worth the $40 million, he’s making this season, his constant play in construction and bonafide dual-threat skill make him a simple selection for this record.
Who shouldn’t be right here?
Derek Carr and Kyler Murray shouldn’t be on this record. Kyler has struggled to remain wholesome and certain won’t begin in Week 1 subsequent season. His expertise is plain, particularly in his present setting, however manufacturing on the sector ought to matter, and there’s starting to be a sample of well being considerations.
Carr acquired benched by the Raiders final season. The distinction between the Raiders’ early scripted drives and drives deeper within the sport was stark. Some blame goes to Josh McDaniels for an incapability to regulate. Nevertheless, Carr appeared off for a lot of the season.
All this being stated, credit score goes to Mr. Cowherd for stirring the NFL pot this week.
