Written by Dylan Hunter Carter
It's no secret that the elite quarterbacks of the NFL are ageing. Tom Brady is now 38, Peyton Manning is 39, Ben Roethlisberger is 33, and Drew Brees is 36. Within the next few years, this incredible group of quarterbacks will retire and a new generation of Quarterbacks will join Aaron Rodgers as the top elite quarterbacks in the league. Many young quarterbacks will rise to the occasion, but who will fully develop into top tier players?
Marcus Mariota: Mariota still has a lot to prove, but has exceeded all expectations in his first 3 games for the Tennessee Titans. After a fantastic 3 year career as an Oregon Duck and a Heisman Trophy in 2014, Mariota was drafted with the second overall pick in the 2015 Draft and has adjusted very well to the NFL’s competition. Over the course of 3 games, Mariota has thrown 833 yards for 8 touchdowns with a 62.9% completion rate. Although his team stands at a dismal 1-2 record, Mariota made sure to put up great fights for Tennessee against Tampa Bay, San Diego, and Cleveland. Mariota will truly be tested in his Week 5 matchup against Buffalo’s strong defense, but he’s expected to continue proving himself as NFL ready.
Tyrod Taylor: After 4 years as a backup in Baltimore, Tyrod Taylor is ready to prove himself as a starting caliber quarterback in Buffalo. In 4 games, Taylor has thrown for 988 yards and 8 touchdowns with 4 interceptions. Taylor has far exceeded his expectations and has made a great impact in the Nickel City. Taylor has also proven himself as a skilled rushing QB with 111 yards and a touchdown. Taylor is only 26 years old and has only just began to grow. Taylor is locked into a 3 year contract and will most likely create a lasting impact in Buffalo.
Andrew Luck: The Indianapolis Colts have had a difficult start to their season. Andre Johnson has greatly disappointed his fans thus far in the season and Frank Gore has seen better days. The team has lots of talent and tons of potential, but they can’t seem to put the pieces together. These factors have greatly impacted the play of QB Andrew Luck. The 26 year old Stanford alumn has had a very successful career up to this point. Luck has thrown 13,750 yards in his 4 year career for 91 touchdowns. Although his 7 interceptions have outnumbered his 5 touchdowns thrown to this point, Luck is very likely to make a great turnaround soon.
Cam Newton: Although many people question the professionalism of Cam Newton, there’s no denying his incredible ability as a quarterback. Standing at 6’5 and 245 lbs, Newton is a great quarterback with a diverse skill set. The combination of his size, speed, strength, and accuracy give him one of the highest ceilings of today’s young quarterbacks. Newton is only 26 years old and he continues to develop with each passing year. Through 4 games, Newton has 809 yards and 7 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions. On top of his great statistics his team has won all 4 of their first matchups. Although their schedule is starting to increase in difficulty, Newton is definitely producing quality numbers and he can lead them into the playoffs.
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