.NFL Nation, ESPNAug 27, 2024, 07:04 AM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs can make record this period with the NFL's 1st three-peat, an achievement that will plunged quarterback Patrick Mahomes right into the discussion of the greatest of all time.ESPN talked to over 100 NFL players to position quarterbacks depending on to a wide array of criteria, featuring whether Mahomes, chasing his fourth Super Dish label, prepares to supersede Tom Brady as the GOAT. Brady succeeded 7 champions, but he didn't gain his 4th till his 15th time. Mahomes is actually entering his eighth." It is actually Brady, however if Mahomes three-peats, that's a different story," one AFC South gamer said.The questionnaire, which approved privacy so the gamers might react bluntly, inquired to rate quarterbacks in the observing classifications: Top three existing quarterbacksRookie QB who are going to possess most effective careerMost overselled quarterbackMost undervalued quarterbackBiggest trash-talking QBA total of 103 players coming from 25 groups were talked to for this task, and they were permitted to elect their personal quarterback. Listed here are the results.Who is actually the GOAT, and also if it is actually not Mahomes, what does he need to perform to obtain there?If the question concerned talent degree, Mahomes will gain, depending on to numerous actions. Even when looking at overall greatness, the Chiefs star acquired his due.PlayoffsBradyMahomesStarts1418W-L12-215-3Rings33Passing TDs2041Interceptions98Passing yards3,2175,135 Completions295456Attempts486672Completion pct.60.767.9" No disrespect to Tom ... however I am actually taking Pat," stated one NFC South gamer. "Rub can do everything Tom can possibly do, and he is actually mobile phone." The huge majority, however, picked Brady along with the problem that Mahomes needs to match or defeat his variety of rings." Mahomes gets on his technique, yet he is actually certainly not there however," one more NFC South gamer stated. "You can not disrespect Tom Brady. He has seven rings." That is actually a long way to go." Another AFC South gamer who chose Brady pointed out: "Mahomes gets on keep track of to become the best ever. He's just received a number of those capabilities that you can't educate."' Listed here were the GOAT votes for Brady and also Mahomes:1. Brady: (85 )2. Mahomes: (7 )Numerous other gamers got votes.Rank the leading three current quarterbacksThe option for No. 1 had not been consentaneous, but a lot of the gamers who didn't select Mahomes with their best option recommended him No. 2. Mahomes acquired 87 first-place votes and also 12 for 2nd location. One player recognized three players but really did not stand them.The leading three spots were weighted, with No. 1 being worth 3 aspects, No. 2 costing 2 as well as No. 3 being worth 1. Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson, who is actually the reigning MVP, got the second-highest point total. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Den finished third.Here are the QBs rated as the leading 3 and also their point totals:1. Mahomes: (291 )2. Jackson: (124 )3. Lair: (51 )Various other top vote-getters: Buffalo Expenses' Josh Allen (39) and also New York Planes' Aaron Rodgers (32 )play2:22 Why Jayden Daniels is better positioned to do well than Caleb WilliamsThe "Rise" staff reviews exactly how novices Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are getting in different environments along with the Chicago Bears and also Washington Commanders.Which rookie QB will definitely possess one of the most productive career?Only one crew features two pass receivers that topped 1,000 receiving backyards last period. That crew made a WR who led the country in acquiring in 2014 with 1,640 yards.The wealth of receiving skill is actually one cause Caleb Williams is expected to validate the Chicago Bears making use of the No. 1 pick on him in April." His roof is perhaps the highest possible, however you have actually just come to enter the correct situation," an NFC West gamer said.Editor's Picks2 RelatedThe Bears have not been actually a quarterback's "correct scenario" for generations. As a matter of fact, the Bears have not prepared and also developed an accurate franchise QB considering that Sid Luckman in 1939. Williams' ancestor, Justin Area, was actually made along with the 11th selection in 2021 as well as traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers 3 years later." It's Caleb [with the absolute most promising future], if the Bears figure out what they possess," an AFC West player said.The Washington Commanders took Jayden Daniels with the 2nd pick, as well as he has made an impression on in the course of training camp relevant where he has actually been actually called the Full week 1 starter." Daniels resides in an excellent circumstance," an NFC South gamer mentioned. "It's a brand new ownership team, brand new mentoring team and also a great deal of that is heading to be actually created around him and what he can possibly do." Daniels will certainly be the starter, but assumptions for his effectiveness won't be actually as higher as they are for Williams." Everyone is actually mosting likely to mention Caleb, but bro, you realize you have actually received all that stress," an NFC South gamer claimed. "There's a distinction when you've acquired that pressure. And he placed that stress on themself." Therefore, if he doesn't show up listed below like Patrick Mahomes level, then he is actually an arrive everybody's eyes." The survey was actually conducted just before the Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy went through a season-ending knee accident, but the feedbacks speak to what numerous gamers strongly believe will certainly be actually a productive career.Here were actually the leading vote-getters for the rookie QB that will definitely have the absolute most effective career:1. Williams (34 )2. Daniels (30 )3. McCarthy (10 )Various other best vote-getters: Atlanta georgia Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. (8) and also Denver Broncos' Bo Nix (8 )The majority of overrated quarterbackThe 3 best vote-getters in this particular classification have produced five Pro Bowls, one Super Bowl and also pair of championship game games.That suggests a productive QB can easily likewise be actually looked at overrated.When ballot for Allen, one NFC West gamer pointed out: "Way too many turnovers." Due to the fact that the begin of the 2008 season, Allen's 102 turn overs lead the NFL. The Detroit Lions' Jared Goff is 2nd along with 96, and the Tampa Florida Bay Buccaneers' Cook Mayfield is third along with 91, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Information.Allen has actually made 2 Pro Disheses and assisted help the Expenses to 5 postseason offers, including an AFC National championship, in his 6 years.Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts has actually gone also better, assisting lead the Eagles to the Super Dish pair of years earlier. However, he likewise is seen by some as certainly not living up to the buzz." How tough is it to toss dive receptions to A.J. Brown or even DeVonta Smith?" talked to an NFC East player. "And also their strict end [Dallas Goedert] is actually definitely good." The Miami Dolphins are hoping it was an error that Tua Tagovailoa was recommended into this type after the crew authorized him to the wealthiest arrangement in franchise history-- four years, $212.4 million.Here were the best vote-getters for the very most overrated quarterback:1. Allen (11 )T2. Harms (10 )T2. Tagovailoa (10 )Other best vote-getters: Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert (9 ), Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence (8 ), Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson (7 ), Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray (6) and San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy (6 )Despite unanticipated success at the start of his profession, 49ers QB Brock Purdy continues to be underrated, according to his peers. Tony Ding/Icon SportswireMost underrated quarterbackThe to begin with NFL tag attached to Purdy was actually "Mr. Irrelevant," for being actually the final selection of the 2022 draught. The following tag was actually "video game manager," for certainly not being actually as showy as several of his peers.Now, Purdy may add at the very least an allotment of another label: "Most underrated quarterback in the NFL." He as well as the Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford linked for most votes.Last year, Purdy led the 49ers to a Super Bowl and also notched the greatest QBR in simply his second season.The 36-year-old Stafford passed for 3,965 gardens, 24 goals and 11 interceptions and also made his second Pro Bowl while assisting the Rams go back to the playoffs in 2023. He additionally ended up sixth in QBR at 63.5. Stafford is entering his 16th period-- after devoting his 1st 12 with the Detroit Lions." When you go to the amount he is actually been at for such a long time, individuals take it for provided a little," an NFC West player claimed of Stafford. "As well as remaining in Detroit, perhaps the market for the focus wasn't really there certainly." Since he resides in L.A. for a few years, with any luck that market catches up with the ability that he has." Below were the top vote-getters for the most underrated quarterback: T1. Purdy (14 )T1. Stafford (14 )T3. Atlanta Ga Falcons' Kirk Cousins (7 )T3. Lions' Jared Goff (7 )T3. Green Bay Packers' Jordan Passion (7 )T3. Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young (7 )Various other leading vote-getters: Herbert (6 ), Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4 ), Jackson (4 ), Injures (4) and Tagovailoa (4 )Biggest trash-talking quarterbackTo several of his peers, Allen is one of the leading three quarterbacks in the organization. To others, he is actually overselled because of the amount of turn overs he commits. And to a plurality ballot within this group, he's the greatest trash-talking QB in the rank." He is actually heading to operate you over and chat trash after he manages you over," one NFC East player said.Allen trumped Mayfield as well as Rodgers as the largest garbage talkers.Best of NFL Country u2022 Rams' Verse, Fiske: Close friends coming from university to NFL u2022 Chargers' K, LS possess valued camping ground regimens u2022 Cowboys' novice pound Marist Liufau getting count on u2022 Packers Truck Ness, Wyatt prepared to take upcoming measure u2022 Planes positive concerning NFL's youngest RB area." [Rodgers] knows what you're going to carry out just before you do it, so he has those thoughts activities," an NFC West player pointed out. "He gets out there and also he'll only look at you, and also you do not understand what to perform. Like, 'Why are you looking at me?' kind of trait." Therefore, additional of an intellectual trash speak." Rodgers doesn't confine the ridiculing to nonverbal ways, as Bears fans will certainly verify. In 2021, while he belonged to the Veggie Gulf Packers, Rodgers hollered "I still own you" at the Soldier Field crowd after scoring a touchdown. And also he was actually known to create his "savings double check" tease in which he highlighted an imaginary champion belt around his waist.Here were actually the best vote-getters for the largest trash-talking QB:1. Allen (26 )2. Mayfield (17 )3. Rodgers (15 )Various other top vote-getters: Mahomes (11 ), Lair (4) and Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud (4 ).