The NFL offseason is in full swing, which means it’s time for everyone to rank players now that free agency and the NFL draft are behind us.
Pro Football Focus shared their quarterback rankings ahead of the 2024 season, and it’s clear that Derek Carr has some work to do before he’ll earn their respect. The New Orleans Saints’ starter fell in the bottom half of the league at PFF, where he’s viewed as a passer who can singlehandedly win or lose games. He can make some great throws but he also has a bad habit of leaving big plays out on the field.
Here’s the full list from PFF:
32. Broncos' Jarrett Stidham/ Bo Nix
May 23, 2024; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) during organized team activities at Centura Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Holdovers.
31. Vikings' Sam Darnold/ JJ McCarthy
EAGAN, MINNESOTA – JUNE 04: J.J. McCarthy #9 and Nick Mullens #12 of the Minnesota Vikings throw during Minnesota Vikings mandatory minicamp at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on June 04, 2024 in Eagan, Minnesota.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
Tier: Holdovers.
30. Raiders' Aidan O'Connell/ Gardner Minshew
Dec 31, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) passes the ball in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Holdovers.
29. Giants' Daniel Jones
Sep 8, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (8) makes his NFL debut during the game against the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Holdovers.
28. Titans' Will Levis
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) looks for a receiver against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
Tier: Next Generation.
27. Commanders' Jayden Daniels
Jun 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) smiles on the field during an OTA workout at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Next Generation.
26. Patriots' Jacoby Brissett/ Drake Maye
May 11, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) works out during practice at the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Next Generation.
25. Panthers' Bryce Young
Jan 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Next Generation.
24. Colts' Anthony Richardson
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) scores a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts lost in overtime, 29-23.
Tier: Next Generation.
23. Browns' Deshaun Watson
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) points in celebration from his run for a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Can Single-handedly Win and Lose Games.
22. Steelers' Russell Wilson
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 6: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Tier: Can Single-handedly Win and Lose Games.
21. Saints' Derek Carr
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks over the Atlanta Falcons defense during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Can Single-handedly Win and Lose Games.
20. Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 21: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays against the Detroit Lions during a NFC Divisional Playoff game at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Tier: Can Single-handedly Win and Lose Games.
19. Bears' Caleb Williams
Jun 5, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball during the team’s minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
18. Seahawks' Geno Smith
Oct 23, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox (56) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
17. Cardinals' Kyler Murray
Nov 8, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs by Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
16. Lions' Jared Goff
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
15. Falcons' Kirk Cousins
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) shown in action on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
14. Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa
Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany, ; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
13. 49ers' Brock Purdy
Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
12. Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence
Oct 17, 2021; London, England, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass in the first half at Miami Dolphins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
11. Packers' Jordan Love
Sep 28, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to pass in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Melting Pot of Starters.
10. Texans' CJ Stroud
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 26: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a pass during the third quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Tier: Postseason-Caliber.
9. Eagles' Jalen Hurts
Jan 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) attempts a pass against Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Postseason-Caliber.
8. Jets' Aaron Rodgers
Sep 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Postseason-Caliber.
7. Rams' Matthew Stafford
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams center Austin Corbett (63) blocks for quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Postseason-Caliber.
6. Cowboys' Dak Prescott
Nov 24, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) drops back to make a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Postseason-Caliber.
5. Chargers' Justin Herbert
Nov 15, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) warms up prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Postseason-Caliber.
4. Bills' Josh Allen
Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs the ball in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Tier: Elite.
3. Bengals' Joe Burrow
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JANUARY 02: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Tier: Elite.
2. Ravens' Lamar Jackson
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on in the first quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Tier: Elite.
1. Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Tier: Mahomes.
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