Tag: QB power rankings

Where does Jayden Daniels land in CBS’ post-draft QB power rankings?

Where is Daniels in this version of QB power rankings?

Jayden Daniels officially kicked off his NFL career this weekend during Washington’s two-day rookie minicamp. Daniels wasn’t asked to do too much, but he did look sharp in 7-on-7 drills, displaying excellent footwork and mechanics, which he was praised for before the 2024 NFL draft.

Since 2024 NFL rosters are mostly set now, some have begun the process of power rankings. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports recently did his version of quarterback power rankings.

Where does Daniels land in Benjamin’s personal rankings?

Daniels comes in at No. 28, directly behind Jacoby Brissett. Here’s the reasoning for Daniels’ ranking:

His pairing of electric mobility and a solid, veteran-littered supporting cast may well mean an easier transition to the NFL than fellow rookies. But his wiry frame has also yet to endure an NFL snap.

Remember, rankings are completely, 100% subjective. No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams came in at No. 23.

Daniels weighed 210 pounds at his pro day. But questions about his frame will follow him in the NFL until he proves it’s not an issue. When that happens, he’ll be a lot higher in these sorts of rankings.

Jacoby Brissett ranked over Deshaun Watson, Sam Howell in new PFN QB rankings

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t even make the top 10 in these power rankings.

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Yes, we know rankings are subjective. But sometimes, you just have to shake your head when reviewing some of those rankings.

Pro Football Network released its “quarterback power rankings” recently and, no surprise, Patrick Mahomes [Kansas City Chiefs] and Joe Burrow [Cincinnati Bengals] topped the list.

Predictable and correct. The rest of PFN’s top five isn’t necessarily controversial, although some would dispute the order [Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts.]

But at No. 6, things get uh…..interesting.

PFN ranks Dak Prescott [Dallas Cowboys] at No. 6. Even most Dallas fans would argue that ranking. Lamar Jackson and Trevor Lawrence come in at No. 7 and No. 8, respectively, followed by Tua Tagovailoa and Geno Smith to round out of the top 10.

Do you see a familiar name missing?

Yes, that’s right, PFN leaves Aaron Rodgers out of the top 10 at No. 11. Regardless of what you think of Rodgers or how he played last season, there’s no question, even at 39, he’s still one of the NFL’s top five quarterbacks. Leaving him out of the top 10? Criminal.

Interestingly enough, Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who is expected to back up Sam Howell in 2023 unless he overtakes him in training camp, is No. 20. No one would argue Brissett is better and more accomplished than Howell right now. But are we listing projected starters in these QB power rankings? Or just the top 32 quarterbacks? Regardless of that answer, Brissett at No. 20 feels about right.

Another interesting ranking was Deshaun Watson [Cleveland Browns] at No. 26. Remember, Brissett started in place of Watson during his suspension last season before moving to the bench when Watson returned. And just going by last year, Brissett was better than Watson.

But is Brissett actually better than Watson?

Desmond Ridder [Atlanta Falcons] was ranked No. 25. What has he accomplished in the NFL? He’s in the same boat as Howell or some of the rookies.

Two former Super Bowl champions, Matthew Stafford and Russell Wilson, were No. 27 and No. 28, respectively. It’s hard to dispute Wilson’s ranking based on last season.

So, Washington fans, what do you think about these QB rankings?