Justin Fields is a supremely gifted football player with the physical tools to be a game-changing quarterback. Instead, his career has been marked by inconsistent accuracy on true dropbacks and a reliance on his innate playmaking ability. Fields has flashes and spurts when he processes and throws on time with good accuracy, but those flashes never become trends.

Spencer Rattler has NFL-caliber mobility and arm talent to push and drive the football. He displayed above-average pocket mobility and awareness to evade the pass rush and create second-reaction opportunities. Rattler went 1-7 as a starter last season before losing the gig entirely. He's an undersized quarterback without any "elite" physical traits. He struggled to make consistent, good decisions against the blitz and pressure. He's suited to be a backup quarterback going forward, who may develop into an adequate starter down the line.

Mitchell Trubisky is a viable backup quarterback with starting experience. He's spent the last two seasons as the primary backup behind their star, Josh Allen. Trubisky did not receive many starting opportunities in Buffalo, rightfully so, but in his lone start against the Jets, he was in control. He managed the game and made some nice throws off play action. Trubisky still has the physical gifts that made him an intriguing prospect.

A part of one of the most confusing quarterback rooms in the NFL, Sanders' rookie season was nothing short of tumultuous. After waiting for his opportunity, the 5th-round pick showcased his accuracy and arm talent. His college flaws carried over to the NFL as a rookie, with him drifting in the pocket and making questionable decisions under pressure. Sanders threw for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Protecting the football needs to be a priority for Sanders.

Andy Dalton is a quality backup quarterback who can step in as an emergency starter if QB1 goes down. He has started six games over the last two years for the Panthers. Dalton thrives in a quick-passing offense that allows him to get the ball out of his hands quickly. As a savvy veteran should, he does a good job diagnosing and countering blitz packages. His arm strength has declined, and he has no physical counters at this age to heavy pressure packages. He's a backup and a solid one.

Carson Wentz started five games for the Vikings last season, throwing for 1,216 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions. He displayed that he is capable of being an adequate starting quarterback in today's NFL. His arm talent is still there to mix up the speeds of his throw depending on the situation. Wentz was solid altogether, throwing at all three levels of the field. His inconsistencies in processing information after his initial reads placed him in compromising positions, leading to bad decisions. Ideally, he's a quality backup, but he can be a year-long starter in a bridge-quarterback role.

Jameis Winston is a solid backup quarterback who can serve as a mentor to a younger quarterback. Physically, he can make the throws required to be a functional/bridge starter. When protected, Winston can sit and work through his progressions. Consistent plus-decision-making remains his biggest concern for longer stretches.

Joe Flacco had an interesting 2025 season, starting out by throwing more interceptions (6) than touchdowns (2) for the Cleveland Browns. After being traded to Cincinnati, he played much better football with that outstanding cast of weapons. Flacco participated in multiple shootouts and quarterback duels last season against Aaron Rodgers, and arguably the best game of the season against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Flacco proved there's a little gas in the tank, but he is not a full-season starting quarterback. He can succeed in select situations, such as Cincinnati.

Davis Mills played a pivotal role in kick-starting the Texans' nine-game winning streak, helping secure a playoff spot. Mills stepped into the lineup after CJ Stroud suffered a concussion against the Denver Broncos. He started the next three games and managed the game well enough for the Texans to win. Mills is a quality backup who can perform as a functional starter in the right situation.

The Atlanta Falcons never received the ROI they expected after signing Kirk Cousins. Over the two years in Atlanta, he started 22 games, throwing for 28 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. Cousins still processes information well, identifying blitzes and pressure packages pre-snap. When defenses sent extra defenders, Cousins found his open target. At this stage of his career, there is little physical upside with Cousins. His arm strength has declined, and he will not offer anything as a scrambler.