NFL Power Rankings: Power Ranking Each Team's Starting Quarterback Entering 2011
The 2011 NFL off-season has certainly been filled with power rankings—as there isn't much news to be reported due to the lockout.
As we sit in the beginning of June, and without any free agent period, allow me to create yet another power rankings.
Here are the top 32 starting quarterbacks from each team.
Some of these selections you may not like, but feel free to leave as much feedback as you'd like—I'd love to hear it!
*Note: These are the projected starting quarterbacks. They're obviously subject to change.
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32. John Beck
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I hope this is a joke or Mike Shanhan has lost his mind.
John Beck will be the Washington Redskins starting quarterback entering 2011, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Beck hasn't played a game since his rookie season with the Miami Dolphins in 2007. Beck has completed a career 56.1 percent of his passes while throwing for only one touchdown and three interceptions.
I feel bad for 'Skins fans entering 2011.
31. Derek Anderson / Max Hall / John Skelton
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I strongly believe that the Arizona Cardinals will bring in either Marc Bulger, Kevin Kolb, or Donovan McNabb to be the team's starting quarterback in 2011.
However, as of right now, the three quarterbacks they have, Derek Anderson, Max Hall, and John Skelton are below average at best.
30. Cam Newton / Jimmy Clausen
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The Carolina Panthers used their first pick of the 2011 NFL draft on quarterback Cam Newton.
Newton will join second-year quarterback Jimmy Clausen in a competition for the starting job in 2011.
Both quarterbacks are young, and are not ready to compete at a high level in the pros.
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29. Christian Ponder
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As of right now, it looks like that Christian Ponder will be the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback in 2011.
Ponder was the team's 12th overall selection in this year's draft, and he'll definitely need some time to mature before he starts putting up decent numbers.
28. Jake Locker
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First year head coach, Mike Munchak, has already told the Titans Insider that Jake Locker will have the chance to compete for the team's starting quarterback in 2011.
I have a strong gut feeling that Locker will win the job, but he'll struggle during his first year in the league.
27. Carson Palmer / Andy Dalton
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Carson Palmer or Andy Dalton—whomever it may be, the Cincinnati Bengals will struggle at the quarterback position in 2011.
Granted, Palmer is a former Pro Bowler and Dalton posses a lot of upside, the Bengals will see a few bright spots in 2011, but most of it will be simply bad play from the quarterback position.
26. Tim Tebow / Kyle Orton
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As of right now, I strongly believe that the Denver Broncos will finish 2011 with Tim Tebow as their starting quarterback.
Both Tebow and Kyle Orton are quality NFL players, but they're nothing great at this point.
25. Chad Henne
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It looks like Chad Henne will have one more chance to prove to the Miami Dolphins that he can be the team's long-term starting quarterback.
Henne posted a 75.4 passer rating in 2010, and he'll have to do much better in 2011 if he wants to keep his job.
24. Jason Campbell
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While only playing in 13 games for the Oakland Raiders in 2010, Jason Campbell put up solid numbers as the team's starter.
Campbell recorded a 84.5 passer rating while tossing 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
The major knock on Campbell is his ability to stay consistent—and until he finds a way to consistently produce, he'll be an average quarterback.
23. Matt Hasselbeck
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Matt Hasselbeck is definitely at the end of his career, but he's got at least one more year left in him.
I am not a fan of Charlie Whitehurst whatsoever, so I believe Hasselbeck will be the Seattle Seahawks' starter in 2011.
Hasselbeck has proven to be a quality starter, and he'll likely be nothing more than average in 2011.
22. Alex Smith
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I may be one of the few Alex Smith believers out there, but I am predicting that Smith will resurrect his career in 2011 thanks to the help of first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Smith has been mediocre throughout his entire NFL career, but this will be the first time that Smith is paired up with a true offensive head coach—so I'm expecting big things out of Smith.
21. Mark Sanchez
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Mark Sanchez took a major step forward in 2010 when he actually threw more touchdowns than interceptions—now he needs to improve his completion percentage as it was only 54.8 percent in 2010.
I never thought Sanchez should have started right away, and it's showing. Sanchez still needs time to develop, and 2011 will be another developing year for the New York Jets starting quarterback.
20. Ryan Fitzpatrick
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Ryan Fitzpatrick may be one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL.
Fitzpatrick threw for 23 touchdowns in 2010 while putting up a 81.8 passer rating in 2010.
Fitzpatrick will likely be average in 2011, as the Buffalo Bills are a decent team at best.
19. David Garrard
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David Garrard continued to be an average quarterback in 2010 and he'll stay on that path in 2011.
Garrard is a good enough quarterback to win you a game, but he will not get you far into the playoffs.
18. Colt McCoy
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Colt McCoy was shockingly good in 2010 during his rookie season.
If the Cleveland Browns can add a little help on the offensive side, then McCoy will flourish in 2011.
17. Matthew Stafford
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Matthew Stafford looked to be well on his way to a breakout season in 2010 before he suffered a season-ending injury. Stafford threw six touchdowns and just one interceptions through three games in 2010 while posting a 91.3 passer rating.
If Stafford can stay healthy, he'll have a solid season for the Detroit Lions in 2011.
16. Tony Romo
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In my opinion, Tony Romo is one of the most overrated players in the NFL.
Romo has always put up above average passing numbers, but no means has he even been worthy enough to be considered "elite."
The Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback will continue to put up solid numbers in 2011.
15. Eli Manning
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2010 was an average season for Eli Manning as he posted a 85.3 passer rating while tossing 31 touchdowns and throwing an awful 25 interceptions.
If Manning wants to be considered a great quarterback in the NFL, he's going to have to take care of the football more and be much more accurate.
14. Jay Cutler
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is coming off of a rather impressive season in 2010 under his first season with offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
Cutler will enter 2011 with a bit more confidence as he'll have a full-season under his belt playing in Martz' offensive system.
13. Sam Bradford
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Sam Bradford was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2010 and he'll look to continue his success moving in 2011.
Bradford threw 18 touchdowns while being picked off 15 times—if he can be a bit more accurate in 2011, he'll put up some solid numbers.
12. Joe Flacco
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Baltimore Ravens Joe Flacco played very well in 2010 as he took some major steps forward in a break-out season.
Flacco may be considered a great quarterback, but he'll have to be more accurate in 2011 to even be considered as a top of the league quarterback.
11. Matt Cassel
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Matt Cassel has a break-out season in 2010 for the Kansas City Chiefs. Cassel tossed a career high 27 touchdowns while only throwing an amazing seven interceptions.
Cassel was the main reason why the Chiefs were great in 2010, and he'll only be better in 2011.
10. Ben Roethlisberger
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Despite only playing in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010, Ben Roethlisberger recorded some quality numbers. Big Ben threw for 3,200 yards while completing 17 touchdowns and only five interceptions.
Roethlisberger is considered to be one of the league's best, but I have a strong feeling that he'll struggle in 2011 after last year's Super Bowl loss.
9. Matt Schaub
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Believe it or not, 2011 will be the year that Matt Schaub will lead his Houston Texans into the post-season.
Schaub has always put up great numbers, and he'll be even better this season.
8. Josh Freeman
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Ever since coming into the league, Josh Freeman has lead the NFL in game winning drives and fourth quarterback comebacks with a total of seven.
Freeman played extraordinarily well in 2010 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he threw for 3,451 yards while tossing 25 touchdowns and only six interceptions.
2011 will be a break-out year for the Bucs' young quarterback, and I am expecting big things from the Kansas State product.
7. Drew Brees
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Coming off of a Super Bowl Victory in 2009, the 2010 season was one to forget for quarterback Drew Brees and his New Orleans Saints.
Brees threw a career-worst 22 interceptions while putting up a mediocre 90.9 passer rating.
It's safe to believe that Brees will bounce back rather nicely in 2011.
6. Philip Rivers
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2010 was definitely a disappointment for the San Diego Chargers, however quarterback Philip Rivers put up career numbers.
Rivers tossed a career-high 30 touchdowns, threw for a league best 4710 yards while putting up an incredible 101.8 passer rating.
The Chargers' stud passer is in the prime of his career, and it's safe to say that his numbers are only going to improve in 2011.
5. Matt Ryan
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Matt Ryan continued with his successful development in 2010 as he threw 28 touchdowns and only nine interceptions as he led the Atlanta Falcons to the best record in the NFC.
Ryan will be even better in 2011 as he'll join Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning as the league's elite quarterbacks.
4. Michael Vick
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2010 was an amazing season for Michael Vick, as he tossed 21 touchdowns and only six interceptions while posting a stellar 100.2 passer rating.
After a full-season in the Philadelphia Eagles' offense, Vick will enter 2011 as the team's unquestioned starting quarterback and he'll continue on putting up big numbers.
3. Peyton Manning
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Believe it or not, 2010 was an off year for Peyton Manning.
The Indianapolis Colts' gunslinger thew 33 touchdowns while being picked off 17 times—that certainly isn't very "Manning-like."
Manning will look to somewhat redeem himself in 2011 and expect the Colts' quarterback to be at the tops in many of the league's passing categories.
2. Aaron Rodgers
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Aaron Rodgers is coming off of a Super Bowl victory and will join Tom Brady as the league's top two quarterbacks.
Rodgers is a prolific passer with pocket presence—he's agruably the most dangerous running quarterback outside of Michael Vick.
Rodgers is entering his prime years as the Green Bay Packers quarterback, and after he produced tremendously with an injury plagued team, he'll likely improve his numbers in 2011.
1. Tom Brady
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is arguably the greatest player in the NFL, and is the greatest quarterback right now.
Brady is coming off of a record-breaking 2010 as he's the current active leader of pass attempts without an interception standing at 335.
The first-ever unanimous MVP was look to gain even more chemistry with young tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez while he continues to put up huge numbers with wide receivers Deion Branch and Wes Welker.
Brady may be entering the twilight of his career, but there has been no sign of him slowing down.
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