The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Quarterback Rankings feature Steven Ruiz’s film analysis, advanced passing stats, and attribute badges for every starter for all 32 NFL teams. The rankings will be updated weekly all throughout the 2023 NFL season starting Week 1 through the Super Bowl. It’s a quarterback league. We have it covered.
notable qbs he’s also behind: JUSTIN FIELDS. DANIEL JONES. JORDAN LOVE.
THE ABSOLUTE DISRESPECT
I could just point you in the direction of Mayfield’s blurb, and about 90 percent of what I said there would also apply here. Howell is an uncomfortable pocket passer who does his best work out of structure. The only problem is that he’s not all that effective out of structure compared to some of the more talented quarterbacks. Howell’s urgency to get outside the pocket causes him to miss opportunities downfield. And he isn’t making enough plays to justify such a reckless approach. His ceiling as a starter will be dictated by how much restraint he can show this season. If Howell plays to his ability, he has just enough throwing talent and athleticism to stick around as a starter. If he insists on being an irrationally confident playmaker, this won’t work.
Sam Howell leads the league in passing yards