Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL quarterbacks for 2026

[GINeric]

So....let's pause for a second here. What makes Dak "good". SO good everyone needs to acknowledge just how dang good he really is.

I remember some people saying "Dak doesn't pass to himself" and "Dak doesn't block for himself". Etc etc.

You're right, he doesn't pass to himself or doesn't catch the passes or block up front for himself.... but when he gets enough time to pass the ball and receivers catch them, then the whole offense is good because everyone is doing their jobs.

Then you ask the question, "what makes Dak good"? If you watch football and knee the slightest thing about NFL quarterbacks, then you wouldn't ask such a dumb question. But I'll play along....

1. Dak is a 4th round drafted quarterback that has outplayed pretty much every quarterback in his draft class and has played better than lots of quarterbacks who were drafted in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds.

2. Dak has been a perennial top 10 quarterback every year he's finished the season healthy, and has become an All-Pro and MVP candidate.

3. Despite playing behind a 21st ranked offensive line last year, he helped our offense become the 2nd overall ranked offense in the NFL and also top 3, top 4 in passing yards.

4. Last season Dak was tied for 1st place with Matthew Stafford for passes completed over 40 yards.

So with just those few things stated, ive never said Dak was elite, but I'd like to respectfully ask you to tell me how could a quarterback who is NOT good, are able to do the things i posted above.

Lastly if you believe Dak is not a good quarterback despite being top 10 every season he completes healthy and was currently ranked 4th just last season, then kindly explain what that makes all of the quarterbacks who are beneath his quarterback ranking every season.

I'll patiently wait.....

 

[Rockport]

So....let's pause for a second here. What makes Dak "good". SO good everyone needs to acknowledge just how dang good he really is.

I remember some people saying "Dak doesn't pass to himself" and "Dak doesn't block for himself". Etc etc.

Because all Dak threads get attacked by the haters like yourself so people defend him. I mean the facts are on those who support Dak being a top 5 or 6 QB and not the problem with every failure the team has. All the experts agree with us vs couch potato Madden trained CZ GM’s.

 

[5Stars]

Because all Dak threads get attacked by the haters like yourself so people defend him. I mean the facts are on those who support Dak being a top 5 or 6 QB and not the problem with every failure the team has. All the experts agree with us vs couch potato Madden trained CZ GM’s.

It's OK to defend him, but, you like to post shirtless pictures of him. How embarrassing! lmao. Tell me you are not in head over heels in love with the Dakster. lmao. Now, go bake a cake or go to Church!

 

[GINeric]

Herbert is better than Dak IMO. That isn’t a knock on Dak. He is still at least top 7

I definitely respect your opinion, but im a bit confused. Around here I thought quarterbacks were judged by post season success and I actually don't have a problem with that.

So with that said, how can Herbert be better than Dak and he's never helped the Chargers win any playoff games? I know people like to attach playoff records to quarterbacks so Herbert doesn't have any playoff records to attach his name to. That makes him better than a quarterback that has a couple playoff wins?

Again, I didn't create the narratives, im just abiding by them.....

 

[GINeric]

ya that shouldn’t be used as the criteria. There are so many other factors involved.

If I didn't know any better, Id thought you were new here by this statement alone.

Its really sad, but around here that statement doesn't apply to Cowboys quarterbacks, yet it applies to other quarterbacks on the other 31 teams.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

You're right, he doesn't pass to himself or doesn't catch the passes or block up front for himself.... but when he gets enough time to pass the ball and receivers catch them, then the whole offense is good because everyone is doing their jobs.

Then you ask the question, "what makes Dak good"? If you watch football and knee the slightest thing about NFL quarterbacks, then you wouldn't ask such a dumb question. But I'll play along....

1. Dak is a 4th round drafted quarterback that has outplayed pretty much every quarterback in his draft class and has played better than lots of quarterbacks who were drafted in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds.

2. Dak has been a perennial top 10 quarterback every year he's finished the season healthy, and has become an All-Pro and MVP candidate.

3. Despite playing behind a 21st ranked offensive line last year, he helped our offense become the 2nd overall ranked offense in the NFL and also top 3, top 4 in passing yards.

4. Last season Dak was tied for 1st place with Matthew Stafford for passes completed over 40 yards.

So with just those few things stated, ive never said Dak was elite, but I'd like to respectfully ask you to tell me how could a quarterback who is NOT good, are able to do the things i posted above.

Lastly if you believe Dak is not a good quarterback despite being top 10 every season he completes healthy and was currently ranked 4th just last season, then kindly explain what that makes all of the quarterbacks who are beneath his quarterback ranking every season.

I'll patiently wait.....

The problem here is you assume stuff. You think because I asked you a question, it means I don' t know or have my OWN....OPINION.

Sometimes people ask a questyion just to get you perspective on things. Bu tyou;d rather argue and insult peopel than talk.

Have you EVER seen ME say "Dak sucks" or "we can't win anything with him"?

What have YOU seen ME say about dak? Yes...I know everything I have said...not asking you to inform me about it. I am asking you what you think you know.

I'll patiently wait.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

I definitely respect your opinion, but im a bit confused. Around here I thought quarterbacks were judged by post season success and I actually don't have a problem with that.

So with that said, how can Herbert be better than Dak and he's never helped the Chargers win any playoff games? I know people like to attach playoff records to quarterbacks so Herbert doesn't have any playoff records to attach his name to. That makes him better than a quarterback that has a couple playoff wins?

Again, I didn't create the narratives, im just abiding by them.....

No...you don't. Your narrative is Dak has a bad team around him. But you don't do the same for herbert. Joe Burrow?

 

[DarkVader33]

I just always hear about Herbert’s cannon and arm and just don’t see it. I don’t mean in drills he for sure looks great in drills…I just don’t see it on the field. All hype.

It’s also kind of wild the Chargers have their best year limiting his attempts.

Limiting his attempts had nothing to do with the chargers doing better. It was the coaching and only the coaching. I happen to watch a lot of Chargers games and my eyes tell me Herbert is stronger. Maybe my eyes are better than yours. lol. Just kidding.

 

[DarkVader33]

I definitely respect your opinion, but im a bit confused. Around here I thought quarterbacks were judged by post season success and I actually don't have a problem with that.

So with that said, how can Herbert be better than Dak and he's never helped the Chargers win any playoff games? I know people like to attach playoff records to quarterbacks so Herbert doesn't have any playoff records to attach his name to. That makes him better than a quarterback that has a couple playoff wins?

Again, I didn't create the narratives, im just abiding by them.....

You’re talking to the wrong person about playoff record. I don’t use that, good or bad, for any of my arguments. But yea, many do.