Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL quarterbacks for 2026

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Does your wife know that you are in love with Dak? She might not like that. lmao

or, or, or, she may want to join them

 

[visionary]

If the Cowboys win the Superbowl, the Dallas Cowboys team and coaching staff deserves the credit.

No quarterback in NFL has ever won a Superbowl before by himself and no quarterback ever will. Teams win Superbowls and any other games played.

So you wont say “Dak led the Cowboys to a SB victory”?

Just stop it

 

[visionary]

By casual fans like yourself yes. They tend to blame everything on the QB disregarding the other 52 players and coaches and front office folks. Yes, it is very confusing but when you consider the source, it all makes sense.

So, no answer

Thought so
Just exposing the double standard you all use when it comes to Dak

 

[Rockport]

So, no answer

Thought so
Just exposing the double standard you all use when it comes to Dak

I did answer you. You just didn’t like the answer.

 

[McKDaddy]

One year out of his career. They’ve consistently been good.

That's not correct. "The Chargers' offensive line issues since 2020 are defined by severe, persistent injuries, frequent shuffling, and poor interior line play. Despite drafting elite tackles, the unit has consistently struggled to stay healthy and protect quarterback Justin Herbert, leading to historically high pressure rates and changes in coaching and offensive schemes." Despite this, Herbert has put up historic numbers.

Overall, his team has had major injury issues most every year of his career. He certainly hasn't had top tier running production or top receiving options. Allen was still effective but on the back side of his career.

 

[NotForLong]

Dak comes in at #6. That’s what I’ve been saying. He’s the 6th or 7th best Qb in the league.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts

Up until r he heat is turned up

 

[Rockport]

Up until r he heat is turned up

That’s when he really excels as he’s always ranked high with QB’s under pressure. Thanks for bringing that up.

 

[NotForLong]

I just came to see which one of them are going to claim that they know more about evaluating NFL quarterbacking talent than NFL executives, coaches and scouts who are paid millions to do these things.

I was told that our quarterback is a bum/below average quarterback, yet..... None of the people who say these things can explain how a bum/below average is ALWAYS amongst the top 10 out of 70+ players at his position.

Yeah... im just here to see which one of our special residents who've never played professional football or were paid millions to evaluate professional football talent, believe that they know more than NFL executives, coaches and scouts.

2 #1s numerous 1st Rd picks on the o line and a running game and playing the NFC e as t up until the last 3 years has allowed him to stat pad

 

[NotForLong]

That’s when he really excels as he’s always ranked high with QB’s under pressure. Thanks for bringing that up.

Have you ever read the parameters on those new fandango rating systems.

One may say that alot of that pressure is brought upon himself because he can't read a defense presnap. Instead of recognizing the open man presnap he just holds the ball and stares down CD until he gets open. Then when CD was injured he just held on to the ball and stared down George until he was open. . . this creates a lot of "pressure" . . . on the O line and Offensive Coordinator

I was actually referring to the Big Game Pressure. Happens everytime we play a top tier team and will happen the next time we play one

He is also the reason the red zone offense is consistently putrid

 

[NotForLong]

Anyone who thinks Dak sucks is a hater. Get it right.

What if I believe he is an over rated stat padder and sucks in the big moments against the elite teams. Does that make me a hater?

Accumulating stats in garbage time against garbage teams could be considered a way to judge a player. Right?

Stats equals good because only good can make stats. Right? This is your basic ironclad argument. A little cave mannish and 1st grade mentality but you are undefeated in your crusade to defend the QB of the Cowboys. . . at least based upon your criteria

But in the world I live in 11 years of my life has been wasted half witted gutless coward who is a farce but is love and defended in a deranged way by delusional fanatics

So here we are again with a team that should go deep in the playoffs if the QB is half the man you claim he is but he is not so the season shall be another disappointment with numerous excuses from you throwing shade on anyone and everyone mot named Dakota

Wash and repeat

 

[Rockport]

Have you ever read the parameters on those new fandango rating systems.

One may say that alot of that pressure is brought upon himself because he can't read a defense presnap. Instead of recognizing the open man presnap he just holds the ball and stares down CD until he gets open. Then when CD was injured he just held on to the ball and stared down George until he was open. . . this creates a lot of "pressure" . . . on the O line and Offensive Coordinator

I was actually referring to the Big Game Pressure. Happens everytime we play a top tier team and will happen the next time we play one

He is also the reason the red zone offense is consistently putrid

NFL GM’s, coaches and scouts say he’s #6 ( I think #5 ). I’ll believe the experts thank you instead of some Dak hating couch potato troll.

 

[NotForLong]

You're acting like I've only ever made one argument when I've made two separate ones.

In 2016, Dak wasn't making $60 million. My criticism then, and now, is that I don't think he has the mental makeup to consistently come through in the biggest moments. That's my opinion, and it's based on a decade of watching him in high-pressure games. His current salary has nothing to do with why I hold that opinion.

The salary argument is a separate point. Once you become one of the highest-paid players in NFL history, the expectations change because you're taking up a much larger percentage of the cap. That's not an excuse for Dak—it's actually the opposite. It means he deserves more scrutiny, not less.

And yes, the Cowboys have wasted money on other contracts. I agree with that. Bland, Zeke, Steele, Diggs; Jerry and Stephen deserve criticism for all of it. But that doesn't erase the fact that paying your quarterback $60 million limits roster flexibility too. Both things can be true at the same time.

As for Ware and D-Law, I never said players can't thrive elsewhere. My opinion is specifically about Dak at quarterback. If you disagree with my assessment of his mental toughness, that's fine. But stop pretending I've changed my argument. I haven't. My opinion on Dak's mental makeup has been consistent, and his contract is a separate discussion about the expectations that come with being paid like an elite franchise quarterback.

Bravo, well said

 

[DeaconMoss]

That’s when he really excels as he’s always ranked high with QB’s under pressure. Thanks for bringing that up.

If he could read a defense pre snap and make throws with anticipation alot of the pressure wouldn't exist. Dak became less valuable the second the team changed from a read offense with Zeke. The simple college offense provided Dak 2-3 reads. In a regular O, defenses can bring out the stargazer Dak too often, and especially in the playoffs. Dak got hurt. Zeke got old. And Dallas should have walked and drafted a new guy. Jerry made him a billionaire instead. If Dak played for the Bears, 49ers, Pats, Bills (among others) last year they probably dont make the playoffs. Those QBs are athletic. Dak is not.

 

[NotForLong]

Dude, I litterally quoted you in my response:


You do not seem to understand the difference between physical pressure (the rush, blitzes, being chased in the pocket) which he is pretty good at vs pyschological pressure , which causes him to not play well when the stakes are big and the "pressure" is on to perform. There is no ranking for that type of pressure, other than watching a QB thrive and raise their level of play (Aikman) or watching them wilt and become a shell of themselves (Dak).

Maybe one day you will get it.

And there is no insult hurled other than hoping you at some point understand the difference between the pressure you keep quoting rankings and the pressure that makes Dak wilt. Its a basic concept and I do hope you can one day grasp it. And I wouldn't argue with me either if I were you.

he has already said he has closed his eyes and ears to you. Intentionally blind and obtuse. He will intentionally never understand it

Because you called him on it and are forcing him to see himself for what he is. An ostrich with his head in the ground. Rather then self addressing his self imposed denial of reality all he is left to do is call you a liar

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

That's not correct. "The Chargers' offensive line issues since 2020 are defined by severe, persistent injuries, frequent shuffling, and poor interior line play. Despite drafting elite tackles, the unit has consistently struggled to stay healthy and protect quarterback Justin Herbert, leading to historically high pressure rates and changes in coaching and offensive schemes." Despite this, Herbert has put up historic numbers.

Overall, his team has had major injury issues most every year of his career. He certainly hasn't had top tier running production or top receiving options. Allen was still effective but on the back side of his career.

so excuses for herbert keeps rolling on...but God forbid anyone saying anything of the sort for Dak...DDS Cult will explode.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

That's not correct. "The Chargers' offensive line issues since 2020 are defined by severe, persistent injuries, frequent shuffling, and poor interior line play. Despite drafting elite tackles, the unit has consistently struggled to stay healthy and protect quarterback Justin Herbert, leading to historically high pressure rates and changes in coaching and offensive schemes." Despite this, Herbert has put up historic numbers.

Overall, his team has had major injury issues most every year of his career. He certainly hasn't had top tier running production or top receiving options. Allen was still effective but on the back side of his career.

* 2020: 32nd
* 2021: 10th
* 2022: 17th
* 2023: 16th
* 2024: 15th

These rankings don’t represent the horror you guys pretend he has had blocking for him Stroud and Burrow have had worse.


For most of his career he’s had Ekeler, Mcconkey, Allen, Quentin Johnson…throughout his career…..drafted Tre Harris last year.

It’s wild the same people who argue against excuses for Dak will find them
For Herbert lol. Nuts.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

If he could read a defense pre snap and make throws with anticipation alot of the pressure wouldn't exist. Dak became less valuable the second the team changed from a read offense with Zeke. The simple college offense provided Dak 2-3 reads. In a regular O, defenses can bring out the stargazer Dak too often, and especially in the playoffs. Dak got hurt. Zeke got old. And Dallas should have walked and drafted a new guy. Jerry made him a billionaire instead. If Dak played for the Bears, 49ers, Pats, Bills (among others) last year they probably dont make the playoffs. Those QBs are athletic. Dak is not.

so, he can't read a defense, doesn;'t throw with anticipation, yet he was 3rd in passing, 4th in TDs, with 10 interceptions in 2025, top 10 in passing yards per game in 24, top 3 in passing in 23, and so on.

if he can't read a defense, doesn't throw with anticipation, etc. how does he end up top 10 passing so often?

oh, yeah, its all garbage time...because all other QBs throw with anticipation and don't have any garbage time stats.

I am not defending Dak. but putting out actual facts and calling out perceptions of the drunk DDS cult.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

NFL GM’s, coaches and scouts say he’s #6 ( I think #5 ). I’ll believe the experts thank you instead of some Dak hating couch potato troll.

experts, schmetperts...those execs, coaches and scouts are clueless. DDS knows more...they can give you exact garbage time stats and yards to prove it. just sayin

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

so excuses for herbert keeps rolling on...but God forbid anyone saying anything of the sort for Dak...DDS Cult will explode.

It’s nuts lol. Will make excuses for Herbert…but on a Cowboys forum will argue against Dak. And they will argue against Dak.

Whatever happened to 2-5 or in this case 0-3?

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

What if I believe he is an over rated stat padder and sucks in the big moments against the elite teams. Does that make me a hater?

Accumulating stats in garbage time against garbage teams could be considered a way to judge a player. Right?

Stats equals good because only good can make stats. Right? This is your basic ironclad argument. A little cave mannish and 1st grade mentality but you are undefeated in your crusade to defend the QB of the Cowboys. . . at least based upon your criteria

But in the world I live in 11 years of my life has been wasted half witted gutless coward who is a farce but is love and defended in a deranged way by delusional fanatics

So here we are again with a team that should go deep in the playoffs if the QB is half the man you claim he is but he is not so the season shall be another disappointment with numerous excuses from you throwing shade on anyone and everyone mot named Dakota

Wash and repeat

so Dak is the only QB who according to you has garbage time stats. and you can't even define garbage time, but heard it somewhere and just using it to stuidly argue about something you have no clue.

because Gawd knows, every other QB whose boots you lick has prime time stats, against great defenses and teams and they are just plain unlucky.

right? tell me where I am wrong.