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Aaron Rodgers, of the Green Bay Packers, is the 3rd quarterback on this list. The reigning NFL MVP has an excellent offense, despite what Packer fans say, with weapons in Davante Adams, Robert Tonyan, MVS, and Allen Lazard. This coupled with an all-pro offensive line, and a deep running back core give Rodger’s amazing upside and stability. The potential loss of RB1 Aaron Jones this offseason could be a hit on the team, but not something that should impact Rodgers greatly. It will be hard to top his 2020 season, but I expect Rodgers to stay somewhere in the range of his last season’s numbers barring injuries. Rodgers floor is the QB5 and his ceiling QB1.

Josh Allen, of the Buffalo Bills, is the 4th quarterback on my list. Allen’s breakout season surprised a lot of people in the NFL. The addition of star wideout Stefon Diggs took their offense to the next level, and I expect them to continue to excel. If the Bills can maintain slightly more balance and a little bit less of the gunslinger persona the offense and Josh Allen will benefit. A true #1 running back could do that for a team like the Bills. Unfortunately they don’t have significant cap space to sign anybody of value, Aaron Jones, and they’ll have to hope for a stronger emergence from one of their current RB’s. With a more balanced attack Allen could be the number 1 QB on this list, but as of now I feel his floor could be in the 4-5 range if their offense stays one dimensional.

Russell Wilson, of the Seattle Seahawks, is the 5th quarterback on my list. Armed with one of the best offenses and worst defenses in the league Wilson is primed for another prolific season. The Seahawks had a disappointing end to the season as their somewhat one dimensional offense and terrible o-line play caught up to them. I expect them to attempt to trade or draft some better protectors for Russell. If they can upgrade the line in even just one or two spots the offense as a whole will benefit greatly. The biggest question with this team is will they be the post bye week Seahawks or the pre bye week Seahawks. If they’re the pre we’ll see another top 3 finish out of Wilson. Post we’ll just have to see…

Tom Brady, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is the 6th quarterback on my list. Will father time ever catch up to Tom Brady? Or has he cracked the code? The GOAT of the NFL will turn 44 in August of this year, and retains much of the same offense he just took to and won a super bowl with. The start of the 2020 season was rocky for the Bucs as they struggled to find their rhythm and identity. That changed in the second half of the season, and during their Super Bowl run. I believe that we caught a glimpse of the true Buccaneers offense, and if skill players Chris Godwin and Leonard Fournette return both Brady and the team as a whole will have terrific seasons with Tampa Bay being Vegas super bowl betting favorites. Brady could very easily play at a level of a top 3 QB next year, but the age is still just simply too much of a question mark. Even if he doesn’t seem to be slowing down one hit could effectively end his career at this point. 

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Florida Atlantic University freshman baseball player Caleb Pendelton hit two grand slams in his first two collegiate at bats against Florida Central this week. What a way to start a career. This feat has only been accomplished once in the MLB by Fernando Tatis Sr. in 1999. Lets just say that if it was the Jr we’d be hearing calls for him to “ease up” and “take it easy on the other team.”

the Norwegian and Borussia Dortmund has been fined 75k for his off field celebrations following their 4-0 win over Schakle. This was a good move by Dortmund management. The young Erling Haaland needs to understand the consequences of his actions and hopefully he’ll learn from his mistakes.

Dak Prescott, of the Dallas Cowboys, is the 7th quarterback on my list. Dak’s future is up in the air with a restricted salary cap the Cowboys may seek to cut the highly paid Quarterback in favor of a cheaper option, but it can’t be denied that Prescott’s time in the league has been nothing but stellar. People forget that heading into week 5 of last season Dak was on track for 6000 yards and 50 TDs. If he returns to the Cowboys, and plays a healthy season Prescott could be a top five quarterback in the NFL. With a different team that has an average offense could be in the 8-12 range, but his upside is simply too great to put him any lower on this list.

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Kyler Murray, of the Arizona Cardinals, is the 8th quarterback on my list. The electric runner and passer made an impact on the league in his second season earning the nickname “Hail Murray.” There is no reason to believe this production will disappear, as Murray has been able to maintain plays with his legs while also making numerous plays through the air. The addition of the extremely reliable DeAndre Hopkins vaulted Murray up this list, and I believe he has nowhere to go, but up. What the Cardinals do in free agency, and the draft will be very impactful on Murray’s season. The addition of a complimentary pass catcher to Hopkins would bring Murray into the 5-7 range.

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Matt Stafford is the 9th quarterback on my list. After a prolific career on a lousy team Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason, and is set up for a prolific season. The Rams have a much better all around offense than the Lions with pass catchers Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods, 2nd year running back Cam Akers, and a stout offensive line, as well as the offensive geniuses of coach Sean McVay. Stafford threw for 4000 yards with one healthy Wide receiver, a terrible offensive line, and while dealing with a multitude of nagging injuries. The summer sun of LA will treat Matt Stafford extremely well, but his age, and new team keep him with a ceiling of no higher than 8-9 on my list.

Justin Herbert is the 10th quarterback on our list. After an impressive rookie campaign which earned him the OROY(Offensive Rookie Of the Year) Herbert impressed all. Despite missing offensive weapons in pass catching running-back Austin Ekeler for half of the season, and top receiver Keenan Allen at the end of the season, Herbert still threw for 4300 yards and 31 TDS. Both of these stats broke NFL rookie passing records. There is no reason for Herbert to not take another huge leap forward and potentially win some games. If this true Justin would vault to the 6-7 range on this list, but he first has to deal with the sophomore slump that plagues many young NFL quarterbacks.