Tyler Huntley ( Ravens)Īn improbable Pro Bowl pick for his relief of Lamar Jackson in 2022, Huntley has thrown more INTs (7) than TDs (5) in just 15 career games, but at 25, with above-average dual-threat traits, he's already proven capable of guiding a path to the playoffs. But he's also been a calm, collected presence in several extended emergency spots, like Indy and Cleveland. Set to open 2023 behind the young Sam Howell, Brissett has historically been a bit too conservative and prone to untimely picks to last as a QB1. But like longtime journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick, he's perfect as long as he's coming off the bench, providing energy like a relief pitcher. Still well-liked in Washington for his spunky leadership, Heinicke's gung-ho mentality lends itself to mercurial passing. Yet his own legs remain a big weapon, and behind Jalen Hurts in Philly, he's poised to be even more comfortable. Whether in Tennessee, Las Vegas or Atlanta, Mariota has never been truly consistent through the air, requiring strong ground support. He could still open as a bridge to rookie Anthony Richardson in Indy. His previously underrated track record as a starter took a slight hit in 2022, when he went 0-2 for an injured Jalen Hurts, but Minshew is never lacking for grit and downfield touch. He put up numbers in college but was critiqued for inconsistent fundamentals. The fifth-round rookie out of Penn State is set to be the top backup for new starter Jordan Love, even though he's slightly older at 25. Which teams have the best insurance plans under center today? Here's how we'd stack up all 32 backups going into 2023: 32. Then, just last season, San Francisco advanced all the way to the NFC title game - against the Eagles, coincidentally - thanks in large part due to Brock Purdy bringing improbable poise off the bench.
Philadelphia famously won its first Lombardi Trophy in 2017 when Nick Foles replaced an injured Carson Wentz and went on to best Tom Brady in the big game. We need look only to a pair of recent NFC contenders - the Eagles and 49ers - to see just how important a strong No. Not to be overlooked in the QB discussion, however, is the backup job. It's why, every year, there's so much attention on which signal-callers belong among the game's select elite.
Quarterbacks are one of the central driving forces of the NFL.
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