We Bet You Can't Name Over 80% Of These NFL Quarterbacks!
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The 2017 NFL season is officially over, and while we have to wait a painful amount of time for new NFL action, we have a ton of things to sink our teeth into in the meantime. After all, free agency has been insane this year, there seems to be a big trade every week and the NFL Draft is right around the corner. We have already seen teams moving up in the draft in hopes of landing the player that they desire most, and given the level of talent entering the NFL, this draft could have massive implications on the next decade of NFL football. Yes, the draft class is that deep.
So, while we patiently wait for the NFL Draft and the 2018 NFL season, why not have some fun and test your football knowledge. The quarterback position is considered the premiere position in the league, and it has turned your average Joe into a bona fide legend should they find the right amount of success. There was a massive shuffling of quarterbacks in the off-season, and we will see at least 4 draft in the first round this year.
Today, we are going to present you with a series of NFL quarterbacks to test your knowledge of the game.
Can You Name This QB?
When this guy first entered the league, he was poised to be the next big thing, but injuries had other plans. It’s not that he isn’t a talented quarterback, because those who have seen him play while healthy will tell you that he has plenty of talent. It’s simply that injuries have absolutely destroyed this man’s career. Nevertheless, teams continue to give him employment because they know that he can put up big numbers while playing healthy. He is the current quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals.
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From the early going, it was clear that this guy was going to be a special player, and while he came from a college that isn’t notorious for producing amazing football talent on a regular basis, he has since become a talented player at the highest level. He best season came in 2016 when he took home the NFL MVP and led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl. Even though they didn’t come away with the victory, the football world took notice of this guy’s talent.
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Many people will debate to the death about the legitimacy of this man being an elite player, but he does own a Super Bowl ring and he did put together one of the most brilliant playoff runs in recent memory. During this storied run, this man was infallible, and he propelled his team to the biggest stage of them all. Since then, he has bean a solid quarterback who has regressed towards the middle of the pack in terms of production and recognition.
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After having an incredible career under Nick Saban at Alabama, this man entered the NFL hoping to get the opportunity to lead a team. He sat on the bench behind Andy Dalton while waiting for his time to shine. Finally, after the 2017 season had officially wrapped up, he was able to separate himself from his team to pursue a starting position. Since becoming free, he has signed a contract with the Buffalo Bills under the impression that he will get the starting job.
Can You Name This QB?
There are few athletes who posses the size and speed that this man does, and when he is playing at the top of his game, he is nearly unstoppable. He has a canon for an arm and has proven that having a solid deep threat at wide receiver is going to give nightmares to defensive coordinators looking to stop him from running up the score. He has a tendency to shrink in large moments, but he has led his team to a Super Bowl and has won the NFL MVP.
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Coming off of a rather forgettable rookie season, this young man is ready to take the next step in cementing himself as a franchise quarterback for the Chicago Bears. Breaking down their roster from last season, there is a clear lack of talent across the board which no doubt hindered his growth. The team signed free agent wide receiver Allen Robinson once the 2017 season ended to help aid in the development of this young player. 2018 should be a big year for him.
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Some quarterbacks simply don’t get a lot of recognition, and this man is testament to this. He has played some solid football during his time in the NFL, and he has taken his team to the playoffs on multiple occasions. Nevertheless, people still question him being the right man for the job in Cincinnati. Should he have another down year, his time as the franchise quarterback could become exponentially shorter and the team could look to build for the future.
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After leading the Buffalo Bills to the playoffs for the first time since the 1990s, this man was rewarded by being shipped out of town to Cleveland. He has never been someone who is going to put up video game stats, but he has proven that he can lead a team to victory. Now that he is in Cleveland with some dynamic options at wide receiver, we could very well see him have a massive year en route to guiding this hopeless team to brighter days.
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Having put together an incredible rookie campaign only two years ago, people were ready to anoint this man the next great Dallas Cowboys quarterback, practically guaranteeing that they were destined for big things. Instead, Dallas failed to make the playoffs and this player, despite having a good season, showed some huge chinks in his armor. It is clear that he has a ton of room to improve, and should he fail to do this, he will find himself riding the bench.
Can You Name This QB?
No one expected much of anything when this man made his way to Minnesota, and the Vikings would be wise to count their blessings that they had him on their roster. He stepped up at a time when it appeared that all hope was lost, and he guided the team on a deep playoff run. He was part of one of the most spectacular plays in NFL history during the playoffs, though the team would ultimately lose to Philadelphia. He is now signed with the Denver Broncos.
Can You Name This QB?
This guy is the definition of a player who will always leave people scratching their heads. There are games in which he is playing like one of the best quarterbacks in all of football while at other times he makes horrendous decisions that only a bench warmer would. At the top of his game, he is going to dissect your defense and hang up 40 points, but when his mojo is off, his team will fail. He has also never had a reliable run game, so there’s that.
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Many people still feel that this man is far and away the best quarterback in the NFL and that his team’s management his holding him back from getting another Super Bowl ring. Injuries completely robbed him of the 2017 season, but when he is healthy, you are hard pressed to find a better quarterback in the league. The offense for the Packers has seen an overhaul since the conclusion of the season, and people are speculating that he is poised to have a monster year.
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Oh, what could have been. The Houston Texans have long been searching for a franchise quarterback to lead the team for the next decade, and when this man finally got his chance to start, he lit up opposing teams and was legitimately in the discussion for NFL MVP. Unfortunately, a devastating injury completely wrecked his rookie season, and the team slowly spiralled out of control. 2018 is going to be a huge year for Houston if he can stay healthy.
Can You Name This QB?
Where in the world has this man gone? Since entering the league, he has played at the highest possible level, but his lack of supporting cast and offensive line has left him battered and bruised. Last season, he completely disappeared after suffering from injuries, and the Colts looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL without him. Should he return early in this upcoming season, he will have his plate filled with hardships and a serious lack of talent.
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One day, we will get an accurate assessment of this quarterback. Early on in his career, he looked terrible, and Jacksonville looked like they made a huge mistake drafting him. Then, he balled out and quieted his doubters before once again trending in the wrong direction. Jacksonville believes in him enough to have given him another contract, but they need him to remain consistent if they plan on making a deep playoff run again. When he is on point, their offense is nasty.
Can You Name This QB?
Unproven players getting a chance to shine pose a huge problem for defensive coordinators because they don’t know how to properly plan for the unknown. After trading up to select him, the Chiefs have officially given this young player the keys to the kingdom, and they expect him to be the man to take the team to the next level. He has an absolute canon for an arm, and his sample size of NFL action has been met with plenty of praise.
Can You Name This QB?
This quarterback is still one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in the NFL, and when he is at the top of his game, you simply aren’t going to stop him. He has been holding it down in San Diego/Los Angeles since he was drafted in 2004, and even now, defensive coordinators still fear him. The Chargers were so close to making it to the playoffs before falling just short. They have high expectations entering the 2018 season for the first time in years.
Can You Name This QB?
This going to be a massive year for this quarterback, and it should reveal the truth about him being a franchise quarterback. All in all, he was horrendous in his rookie season, nearly being declared a bust after one year. Last season, however, he played incredible football and his team made their way into the playoffs for the first time in years. This will be the year that he must establish himself as a legitimate quarterback instead of just a flash in the pan.
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The jury still remains out on this young quarterback, but many people are starting to feel like Miami should finally move on from him. He has shown flashes of being the man at times, but ultimately, he has done little overall to give the Dolphins reason to give him a monster contract. He was injured all of last season, and he will be looking to regain his footing when the 2018 season rolls around. Should he fail to perform well, his time in Miami could be short.
Can You Name This QB?
As one of the biggest free agent players in recent memory, this quarterback had teams fighting over him in hopes that he would be their franchise quarterback. Ultimately, he decided to head up to Minnesota in favor of joining a squad that already boasted a ton of talent and appears poised to make a legitimate Super Bowl run in 2018. If they fail to reach the same level they did last season, things could get ugly quick up in Minnesota.
Can You Name This QB?
If you honestly don’t know who this player is, then we have to wonder why you clicked on this quiz. He has been one of the premiere players in the NFL since he assumed control of the Patriots far too long ago, and since then, he has established himself as perhaps the greatest quarterback in NFL history. He has won 5 Super Bowls during his time in New England and he has long been the face on the NFL. Seriously, can he just retire already?
Can You Name This NFL QB?
Though he only has one Super Bowl victory to his name, this man will go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. He has a gigantic arm and absurd accuracy, and he has routinely destroyed defenses for years. He is seen as the greatest free agent signing in NFL history, and he took the Saints from laughing stock to champions during his time in New Orleans. He may be nearing the end of his career, but he is still a dominant player.
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There is no end to the flack that this guy has taken throughout his career, but despite this, he has won 2 Super Bowls during his time with the New York Giants. People are quick to have harsh words about him, but he will make his way into the Hall of Fame despite not always playing at a high level. He is coming close to the end of his career in the NFL, and the New York Giants appear to be ready to draft the man that will eventually replace him.
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At this point, this man has played for a ridiculous amount of NFL teams, and when it is all said and done for his career, he could wear a few more jerseys. He has never been considered among the top quarterbacks in the league, but he offers teams a solid insurance policy and veteran presence that most franchises would be lucky to have. He is currently manning the New York Jets, but the team will more than likely draft a prospective franchise quarterback.
Can You Name This QB?
Which version of this player will we see in 2018? Are we going to see the man who led the 2016 Raiders to the playoffs and was being discussed as an MVP candidate or are we getting the guy from last year who regressed to the middle of the pack? With Jon Gruden in town, many people suspect that this quarterback will return to his winning ways and lead the Raiders to the promised land, especially after receiving an insane contract before last season.
Can You Name This QB?
Before he went down with an injury that wrecked his season, this young quarterback was playing at a level that people didn’t anticipate seeing for a few years. He was legitimately in the running for the NFL MVP, and had he finished the season healthy, he very well could have been awarded it. Thankfully, his team was still able to win a Super Bowl despite losing him and, with him returning from injury for 2018, many feel that they can repeat as champions.
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Even though he is contemplating retirement, this quarterback showed that he could still perform at a high level. The Pittsburgh Steelers have long been a dominant franchise, and since this man was drafted in 2004, the team has reached 2 Super Bowls, winning one against the Arizona Cardinals. Though they have a stacked team, they failed to reach the Super Bowl last season, leading many wonder about the future of this great quarterback. Should he return, Pittsburgh will be in the mix once again.
Can You Name This QB?
After just 6 professional starts, this man has been anointed a top 10 quarterback and the future of the NFL. No, you didn’t misread that. Only 6 starts into his career, and people are ready to crown this man the GOAT and the savior of the 49ers. Of course, time will tell how things inevitably go, but my goodness, people need to reel it in. He has played well and won, yes, but 6 games is hardly the correct sample size to gauge a player.
Can You Name This QB?
Eventually this man is going to get some help put around him. Until then, he will continue to put the Seahawks on his back and guide them to wins. This once dominant team is being ripped apart at the seams with their quarterback left to pick up the pieces. The team performed rather poorly last year, and this year holds little promise. It’s time for Seattle to put pieces around him and steadily rebuild this team for the next several seasons.
Can You Name This QB?
People still aren’t sure if this guy is going to be a star in the league, and while he has the ability to put up impressive stats, he also has a knack for bad decisions. He had an incredible career in college before coming into the NFL, and since taking over in Tampa Bay, he has performed well at times. Expectations were incredibly high coming into 2017, but the team failed to live up to their potential and they watched the playoffs from home.
Can You Name This QB?
Not unlike the man before him on this quiz, people are still wondering whether or not he is the right man for the job. Yes, the Titans finally made their way back to the playoffs, but their offense is in dire need of weapons. Their rushing attack is plenty solid, but their overall lack of a passing game is something that the team desperately needs to address. Should this quarterback take the next step in his development, the Titans are going to be a problem next year.
Can You Name This QB?
Now that he is the man in Washington, this quarterback will once again get the chance to lead a team. He had a career resurrection in Kansas City over the last several years, but the team was unable to get over the hump and win in the playoffs. Now that he is the quarterback for the Redskins, the team will be looking to get back into the playoffs. He is a good fit for the offensive system and could flourish now that he is getting a fresh start.
Can You Name This QB?
After sustaining an injury that nearly cost him his career, this player watched his team flourish without him. Once the 2017 season was over, he decided to test the free agent market in an attempt to find a team he could potentially start for. After getting interest, he eventually signed with the New York Jets looking to find his place there. Prior to his injury, he had proven himself to be a solid quarterback he could develop into something great.
Can You Name This QB?
Sometimes, luck is just not on your side. Though he had never been a premiere starter in the league, he had shown enough to warrant an opportunity to lead an NFL team. Twice in his career, a younger player that a team was trying to develop has replaced him. He has now made his way to Arizona with another quarterback on our list looking for another opportunity to prove to the league that he is a player who should be leading an NFL franchise.
Can You Name This QB?
Allow us to present to you perhaps the most unlikely Super Bowl MVP quarterback ever. He had shown flashes of brilliance in his career before everything started caving in. The last few years of his career were spent riding the bench and looking to regain his old form. When the opportunity to start again rose, he seized the moment and played incredible football en route to leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl and walking away victorious. He was absolutely sublime.