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The survey of NFL professionals continues with the offense.
More Bills players are honored by NFL professionals with ESPN’s survey for each position.
Added to Matt Milano, Von Miller and Dawson Knox ranked in the top 10, Tre’ White, Poyer and Hyde with honorable mention, Josh Allen is ranked #3 among all QB’s in the NFL.
No surprise but there it is anyway.
Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL's top 10 QB’s for 2023
3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 5
Age: 26 | Last year's ranking: 3
Allen has bolstered his case as a top-three quarterback but hasn't quite experienced the breakthrough that feels inevitable.
He's well ahead of the quarterbacks ranked Nos. 4-10 in the voting, but he was far behind Mahomes and Burrow.
The prolific scorer has 84 total touchdowns since 2021 (71 passing, 13 rushing). He's the only quarterback in NFL history to record three seasons with at least 35 passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns.
But his 29 interceptions during that span are the third worst in the league.
"His top 20 plays in a game are as good as Mahomes," a national NFL scout said. "But then Buffalo will go nearly a half and do next to nothing. That doesn't happen to Kansas City."
Allen was still dominant while under duress in 2022 with a 76.2 QBR when under pressure, nearly 23 points higher than the rest of the quarterback field. His 91.2 third-down QBR also led the league.
"If you're starting a team, I'd consider taking him first," an AFC exec said. "He can put a team on his back."
But the Bills ran out of gas in a 27-10 playoff loss to Cincinnati, the culmination of a year marred by injuries and Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest. The offense also was transitioning to first-year coordinator Ken Dorsey.
"I think he got worn down mentally and physically at the end of last year," the scout said of Allen. "He had a lot on his plate. They didn't seem as creative without [former offensive coordinator Brian] Daboll. Some games it felt like they were throwing it 40 or so times, and he was running it another 10 times or more. He just needed help."
The Top 10…
1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs – highest ranking - #1 – lowest ranking #2
2. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals – highest ranking - #1 – lowest ranking #6
3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills – highest ranking - #1 – lowest ranking #5
4. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets – highest ranking - #2 – lowest ranking #8
5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers – highest ranking - #2 – lowest ranking #9
6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles – highest ranking - #3 – lowest ranking #10
7. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – highest ranking - #4 – lowest ranking Unranked
8. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars – highest ranking - #4 – lowest ranking Unranked
9. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys – highest ranking - #7 – lowest ranking Unranked
10. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams – highest ranking - #5 – lowest ranking Unranked
Honorable Mentions…
Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
Some may quibble with the placement of QB’s below the undeniable top three….but the list is pretty credible and as seen through the discerning eyes of NFL professional. We’ll see the usual whining (
) from a few “fans” who think they know a lot more about football than they actually do.
Interesting tid-bits….the “highest” and “lowest” ranking (as noted above) for each.
Mahomes, Burrow and Allen ALL got at least ONE #1 ranking. The copy for Burrow (lowest ranking #6 below the lowest ranking for Allen #5) observes that “Last year, Burrow cracked the top five after only two NFL seasons. This year, he strengthened his case in the QB pantheon with an overwhelming number of second-place votes.”
Not a surprising result. And difficult to refute.
What is also interesting is the Hurts is not as much a darling with NFL professionals as in the media and a lot of fans.
I believe his #6 ranking is pretty spot on.
What is extremely telling is that Tua barely made an “honorable mention” Surpassed by the likes of Dak (who I think is a chocker and is what is holding back a very talented Cowboys team), Stafford, Watson, Cousins, Car and even Jared Goff.
The copy for Tua was pretty spot on….
The other extremely pertinent observation by a NFL scout that “They (the Bills) didn't seem as creative without [former offensive coordinator Brian] Daboll. Some games it felt like they were throwing it 40 or so times, and he was running it another 10 times or more. He just needed help.”
Yep. Too many confused Bills “fans” like to **** on Leslie Frazier (despite the fact that this is McDermott’s defense through and through) but ignore the elephant in the room.
The Bills OFFENSE was the main reason the team did not meet expectations and the loss of Brain Daboll (that more than few posters here cheered when he left) was pretty critical as Ken Dorsey was a definitive downgrade.
Dorsey has to get his head out of his butt this year.
More Bills players are honored by NFL professionals with ESPN’s survey for each position.
Added to Matt Milano, Von Miller and Dawson Knox ranked in the top 10, Tre’ White, Poyer and Hyde with honorable mention, Josh Allen is ranked #3 among all QB’s in the NFL.
No surprise but there it is anyway.
Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL's top 10 QB’s for 2023
3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 5
Age: 26 | Last year's ranking: 3
Allen has bolstered his case as a top-three quarterback but hasn't quite experienced the breakthrough that feels inevitable.
He's well ahead of the quarterbacks ranked Nos. 4-10 in the voting, but he was far behind Mahomes and Burrow.
The prolific scorer has 84 total touchdowns since 2021 (71 passing, 13 rushing). He's the only quarterback in NFL history to record three seasons with at least 35 passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns.
But his 29 interceptions during that span are the third worst in the league.
"His top 20 plays in a game are as good as Mahomes," a national NFL scout said. "But then Buffalo will go nearly a half and do next to nothing. That doesn't happen to Kansas City."
Allen was still dominant while under duress in 2022 with a 76.2 QBR when under pressure, nearly 23 points higher than the rest of the quarterback field. His 91.2 third-down QBR also led the league.
"If you're starting a team, I'd consider taking him first," an AFC exec said. "He can put a team on his back."
But the Bills ran out of gas in a 27-10 playoff loss to Cincinnati, the culmination of a year marred by injuries and Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest. The offense also was transitioning to first-year coordinator Ken Dorsey.
"I think he got worn down mentally and physically at the end of last year," the scout said of Allen. "He had a lot on his plate. They didn't seem as creative without [former offensive coordinator Brian] Daboll. Some games it felt like they were throwing it 40 or so times, and he was running it another 10 times or more. He just needed help."
The Top 10…
1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs – highest ranking - #1 – lowest ranking #2
2. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals – highest ranking - #1 – lowest ranking #6
3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills – highest ranking - #1 – lowest ranking #5
4. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets – highest ranking - #2 – lowest ranking #8
5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers – highest ranking - #2 – lowest ranking #9
6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles – highest ranking - #3 – lowest ranking #10
7. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – highest ranking - #4 – lowest ranking Unranked
8. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars – highest ranking - #4 – lowest ranking Unranked
9. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys – highest ranking - #7 – lowest ranking Unranked
10. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams – highest ranking - #5 – lowest ranking Unranked
Honorable Mentions…
Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
Some may quibble with the placement of QB’s below the undeniable top three….but the list is pretty credible and as seen through the discerning eyes of NFL professional. We’ll see the usual whining (
) from a few “fans” who think they know a lot more about football than they actually do. Interesting tid-bits….the “highest” and “lowest” ranking (as noted above) for each.
Mahomes, Burrow and Allen ALL got at least ONE #1 ranking. The copy for Burrow (lowest ranking #6 below the lowest ranking for Allen #5) observes that “Last year, Burrow cracked the top five after only two NFL seasons. This year, he strengthened his case in the QB pantheon with an overwhelming number of second-place votes.”
Not a surprising result. And difficult to refute.
What is also interesting is the Hurts is not as much a darling with NFL professionals as in the media and a lot of fans.
I believe his #6 ranking is pretty spot on.
What is extremely telling is that Tua barely made an “honorable mention” Surpassed by the likes of Dak (who I think is a chocker and is what is holding back a very talented Cowboys team), Stafford, Watson, Cousins, Car and even Jared Goff.
The copy for Tua was pretty spot on….
Tagovailoa showed massive potential in coach Mike McDaniel's offense. He was dangerous whenever he looked to pass, averaging a league-high 8.9 yards per attempt.
And out of the pocket, he also led the NFL in QBR (87.9).
"I thought the first six-seven weeks of the season last year, he could have been the MVP," an NFL coordinator said. "I was impressed with his growth. Head injuries are complicated, but I like the direction he's headed."
Tagovailoa's durability is a concern among voters after spending multiple stints in the concussion protocol. Even aside from that, many don't see him as a top-10 passer.
"He's got very good timing, touch, anticipation and accuracy along with good pocket feel -- he doesn't have top mobility and power/arm strength, so there are some limitations," an AFC executive said. "He's a true point guard type who needs to get it out quickly and distribute to his playmakers, which he's done a good job of.
And out of the pocket, he also led the NFL in QBR (87.9).
"I thought the first six-seven weeks of the season last year, he could have been the MVP," an NFL coordinator said. "I was impressed with his growth. Head injuries are complicated, but I like the direction he's headed."
Tagovailoa's durability is a concern among voters after spending multiple stints in the concussion protocol. Even aside from that, many don't see him as a top-10 passer.
"He's got very good timing, touch, anticipation and accuracy along with good pocket feel -- he doesn't have top mobility and power/arm strength, so there are some limitations," an AFC executive said. "He's a true point guard type who needs to get it out quickly and distribute to his playmakers, which he's done a good job of.
Yep. Too many confused Bills “fans” like to **** on Leslie Frazier (despite the fact that this is McDermott’s defense through and through) but ignore the elephant in the room.
The Bills OFFENSE was the main reason the team did not meet expectations and the loss of Brain Daboll (that more than few posters here cheered when he left) was pretty critical as Ken Dorsey was a definitive downgrade.
Dorsey has to get his head out of his butt this year.
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