Frascella's Top 50 QBs: How High Can Lamar Jackson Fly?

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Ah, what a lovely holiday tradition. As Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa approach and snow flurries begin to tumble through the air, it's time for me to rank the players at the most important position in professional sports. Before we begin our countdown, see how these gunslingers fared in recent years:

Frascella's 2018 QB Rankings
2017 Rankings
2016 Rankings

Tier 6: Barely Good Enough to Make the List

50. Ryan Finley, Bengals: The Andy Dalton Era is finally over in Cincinnati, and Finley has been tapped to pick up the pieces. All reports refer to him as a "game manager", and he looked to be exactly that in his first start as a Bengal. Long term, it's unlikely this kid is the answer for Cincy. They'll be looking to score big in the next draft...

49. Josh McCown, Eagles: My Jets should have locked him up as a long-term mentor to Sam Darnold; maybe as a coach and not a player. McCown has been one of the best backups in the biz for a long, long time, and he'll be remembered as a pro's pro with a sparkling reputation among both players and coaches. 

48. Mike Glennon, Raiders: Two highlights of the season for Mike: (1) Jon Gruden intentionally mispronouncing his name as Glenn-ON (instead of "Glen-en") for laughs on Hard Knocks and (2) He's currently leading the NFL with a 147.2 passer rating on 3 regular season pass attempts. Big things, Mikey...big things!

47. Tyrod Taylor, Chargers: I'm not gonna lie - I didn't even realize he made it onto an NFL roster this season. That said, Tyrod's been a pretty solid pro throughout his career, flexing between a back-end starter and front-end backup. We all know he's at his best when making athletic plays with his legs. 

46. Brian Hoyer, Colts: Errrr, how can I put this gently? He hasn't looked very sharp filling in for Jacoby Brissett. The once-solid Colts have stumbled, and Hoyer made a number of shockingly bad throws in two games under center. Like his three predecessors on this list, Hoyer has earned his money as a backup over time, but he doesn't appear to be effective any longer. Indy needs Brissett, and it needs him now. 

45. Matt Schaub, Falcons: In recent years I've made fun of Schaub for his age, but he didn't look half bad filling in for Matt Ryan - I was impressed! Obviously most of his arm strength is gone, but he's a smart veteran quarterback with tons and tons of film study experience. He knows where to go with the ball before the snap. 

44. Devlin Hodges, Steelers: Here's an interesting story about Mike Tomlin's fight to keep Hodges on his roster. Josh Dobbs was a higher selection with more of a "pedigree," but Tomlin and Offensive Coordinator Randy Fichtner knew if $hit hit the fan and they were down to their third-string QB, Hodges gave them a better chance to win. Well, the worst-case scenario came to fruition, and Hodges held his own when he was forced to hold down Pittsburgh's fort. Well done, Coach T. 

43. Joe Flacco, Broncos: I still can't tell if John Elway really thought Flacco could be an answer to his prayers. Flacco was clearly done in Baltimore, which forced John Harbaugh's switch to Lamar Jackson and ultimately saved his job. The conclusion? At this point in his lengthy career, Flacco can cost you your job. He stinks. It's Brandon Allen's opportunity in Denver, now. 

42. Taysom Hill, Saints: The best third-stringer in the game; is that like being the fastest in a snail sprint? Speaking of snails, Hill is the polar opposite - one of the fastest and most explosive quarterbacks in the game. He's known for his versatility and ability to appear as a competent wide receiver in complex Sean Payton packages, but this kid can also play his natural position. I got a good, long look at him during a preseason game against the Jets, and he showcased a complete arsenal under center. Payton calls Taysom the next Steve Young. 

41. Brandon Allen, Broncos: Too early to say much, but the 27-year old tossed for 193 yards, two touchdowns and no picks in his first start against the bumbling Browns. He looked halfway decent; then again, it's awfully hard to look as bad as Flacco. 

40. Chase Daniel, Bears: I know Chicago's fans are calling for Mitch Trubisky's head, but let's not get carried away here - Daniel is no world-beater. He's definitely a competent NFL backup, but have you really watched him play? He misses clean looks, just like Trubisky. The Bears are better off sticking out the year with Mitch - and maybe some of next year - and hoping he turns a corner, mentally and/or physically (preferably both). Turning to a career-long backup simply isn't the answer right now. He's always been a backup for a reason (well, many reasons). 

39. Jeff Driskel, Lions: I don't know, I like this kid! I was pretty impressed when he filled in for Dalton in Cincy, and now I approve of him as Matt Stafford's backup in Detroit. Driskel doesn't look too afraid out there - he tries to make some plays with his legs, extends plays and executes some difficult mid-range throws. He's a pretty talented kid and very serviceable pro backup. This is exactly where he belongs on the list, as a slightly better version of Chase Daniel. 

38. Matt Moore, Chiefs: Andy Reid is a genius. Moore looked completely finished in stop-and-go stints in Miami, but hey, Reid, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce will make ya look like a completely different guy. By his standards, Moore shined while filling in for the great Pat Mahomes, and who knows? Maybe he extended his NFL career by performing so admirably. 

Tier 5: Talented Enough to Start in this League?

37. Andy Dalton, Bengals: His run as Cincinnati's starter is over, but he was a first-string QB throughout that tenure. Dalton never jumped from average-to-really good, but he's experienced and has shown flashes of high-quality professional play. There are 32 NFL teams - if you wanna tell me Dalton should be a starter somewhere, I'm not gonna disagree with you. Could see him ranked anywhere within this tier. 

36. Eli Manning, Giants: Don't worry, Giants fans - his son (or twin?) is playing quarterback for you now. Actually, if you look at Eli's numbers from last season, he wasn't half bad. In terms of washed up former starters who won Super Bowls, he's still definitely better than "Joe Cool". 

35. Baker Mayfield, Browns: Yeeeeeesh. Yiiiiiiikes. Colin Cowherd is deservedly having a field day with this kid. The two have been feuding throughout Baker's stint in the limelight, and Colin is certainly getting the best of him these days. The Browns have been the NFL's biggest disappointment, and Mayfield has arguably been the worst individual player in the game. Nine touchdowns to 12 picks? Ewwww. Gross. Right now, he's not a starter in this league - that's why I have him ranked 35th. 

34. Mitchell Trubisky, Bears: Imagine taking Trubisky over Mahomes and Deshaun Watson? Ouchhhhh. Chicago has a good, young HC in Matt Nagy, but long term, Mitch probably isn't the quarterback for the job. My friends and I always discuss the following: the night Trubisky was drafted, most of his "highlights" were of him throwing picks in the endzone. That's never a good sign for a No. 2 overall selection in the draft. Sure, he showed a flash or two last season, but his throwing has always been wildly inconsistent. Honestly, that's probably too generous - he has been consistent...consistently inaccurate and lacking in improvement in all facets of the game. 

33. Marcus Mariota, Titans: He put up some incredible redzone numbers early in his career, but Mariota's game simply never improved. He plateaued, plain and simple. Ryan Tannehill has bypassed him in Tennessee with more versatility and pure all-around ability. Like I said about Dalton, Mariota could probably start somewhere - but it's clear you aren't winning Super Bowls with this young man. 

32. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dolphins: The NFL quarterback equivalent of Fool's Gold - when FitzMagic is in the air, you think, hey, this guy can really play! Then, after 2 or 3 head-scratching picks, you remember that Fitz has never made the playoffs in his lengthy pro career. So yeah, you can win some games with him, but you'll lose just as many, or more. 

31. Sam Darnold, Jets: This kid gives me headaches. Migraines. I lose sleep. When he's on, he looks like Tony Romo with a nuclear missile for an arm. When he's off, he looks like Fitzpatrick on the worst day of his career. Darnold's still just 22 years old, so we have a Jekyll and Hyde situation on our hands. Adam Gase's job is now secure for another year, so he'll have to continue to work with Darnold on a personal level. Some things are obvious for Sammy D: (1) He needs to cut way back on his turnovers, (2) He needs to hang in the pocket more against the pass rush and (3) He needs to play consistently well over the span of a bunch of games in a row. Darnold is still a project. I think he has superstar natural ability, but that's just part of the picture for an NFL quarterback. Darnold needs to settle down and put it all together over the course of the next 1-2 seasons. 

30. Mason Rudolph, Steelers: Everyone keeps calling him a "game manager" and "placeholder," but the Steelers are winning tight games and the kid has a 93.0 QB rating, with 11 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He's in a tough situation, and he's gettin' the job done. Mason has moxie. 

29. Gardner Minshew, Jaguars: Speaking of Moxie...this mustache man told the Jags' brass (I'm paraphrasing): Yeah, I'm really short and don't have a strong arm, but I'm gonna be a stud in this league. Gotta admire this kid, right? He's shown an awful lot of poise in the pocket, and he really put the Jags to the test as Nick Foles returned to the fray. Who is the right man for the job? Foles is a Super Bowl MVP quarterback, while Minshew is a sixth-round no-name. That's how good this kid has been - he shows pocket presence, accuracy and most importantly, balls. Unfortunately, he played his worst game of the season at the absolute worst time. 

28. Teddy Bridgewater, Saints: Overall, a wonderful comeback story. Teddy could certainly start for a few teams, and he showed that again during his stint filling in for Drew Brees. He's a savvy QB who isn't going to kill you with ill-timed turnovers. My hat's off to ya, Teddy!

27. Josh Allen, Bills: It's amazing how distracting a team's record can be, right? Like Trubisky, Allen hasn't developed much as a passer, but the Bills are 6-3 and the Bears - last year's media darling - are just 4-5. Sure, there are 52 players involved, but that record does matter when it comes to ranking QBs. When Trubisky is bad, he costs Chicago wins. When Allen is having an off day, he doesn't bury his team in the ground. In fact, Allen has more rushing yards than Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott and even RB Kenyan Drake. He seems a long way off as a pocket passer, but as a playmaker, he does just enough to get the job done. I think in future years we'll see Darnold (and maybe Minshew) bypass him on my list.

Tier 4: Grab Bag! Who Knows What You're Gonna Get?

26. Cam Newton, Panthers: Cam's been one of the most impactful QBs in the game for quite some time now, but it feels like that run is slowly-but-surely coming to an end. He's been placed on IR with an unrelenting foot injury, while youngster Kyle Allen has emerged as a legitimate NFL starter. In the last two seasons or so, I really feel like Cam has been holding a talented Panthers' team back. Here's what I wrote about him in my preseason predictions:

"Cam Newton is declining...I like the young receivers in D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel, but Cam is holding on to the ball longer and longer...I'm not sure how Carolina moves forward as a franchise."

Well, now we know how the Panthers move forward: with Allen spreading the ball around to Moore, Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and veteran leader Greg Olsen. Cam will likely find a new home next season.

25. Jameis Winston, Bucs: My gut tells me Jameis has improved under Bruce Arians, but the stats beg to differ: 17 TDs to 14 INTs is a poor ratio, and his 83.8 QB rating is lower than Flacco, Trubisky, Hodges and Mariota. I really do like the way Winston throws the ball; the problem is he throws it to the wrong jerseys too often.

24. Daniel Jones, Giants: Oh boy...in New York, the Jones vs. Darnold debate rages on. I'm a Jets fan, but I'm currently ranking Jones ahead of Darnold for these reasons: (1) From the outset, Jones has shown no hesitation in terms of the way he wants to play; he displays confidence in his abilities and isn't afraid to do more than what people expect of him; (2) His stats are clearly better than Darnold's: 15/8 TD to INT for Jones, compared to Darnold's ugly 7/9 split and 88.0 to 74.5 in passer rating; (3) Jones has been more decisive in running the ball when protection breaks down; (4) I do think the Manning family endorsement matters - say what you want about Peyton and Eli (Peyton blew a lot of playoff opportunities, Eli was never an elite regular season QB), but they won four combined Super Bowls. The Mannings have always said Jones has the goods, and they are authorities on knowing what it takes to be successful. Jones is a smart kid who is already showing signs of accelerated development.

23. Kyle Allen, Panthers: I've been a big supporter of this kid from the get-go - I like the way he stands in the pocket and delivers balls on time. He's only 23 years old, but he shows poise, toughness and advanced football acumen. At 5-4 the Panthers are two games back in the crowded NFC Wild Card chase, so maybe this isn't their year; but going forward, I like their chances with Allen calling the signals. I think he has the right combination of ability and mental fortitude. Next year I see him in the 13-to-18 range on my list.

22. Case Keenum, Redskins: Here he is...the most underappreciated quarterback in the NFL. In 2017 with the Vikings, he threw for 3,547 yards with 22 TDs and only 7 INTs, leading Minnesota to the NFC Championship Game in the process. So what does he get for that? He gets tossed aside for Kirk Cousins, who has never won anything. Then Keenum goes to Denver - a mediocre offensive situation at best - and bumps his yardage up to 3,890; yes, his efficiency tapered off significantly, but it was his first year with a new coach and surrounding personnel. He was still definitely better than Flacco, who the Broncos decided to go with this year. Now, in Washington, his 9 TD to 4 INT split is a minor miracle (rookie Dwayne Haskins has 0 TD/4 INT and Colt McCoy had 0 TD/1 INT with the same teammates), not to mention a QB rating that is higher than Carson Wentz, Tom Brady and Philip Rivers. Look...Keenum is no superstar, but he's a more-than-serviceable NFL starting quarterback. Poor guy can never get any love!

21. Ryan Tannehill, Titans: My UPS guy is a Titans fan, and his feedback sounds something like this: How about this guy Tannehill? Tannehill, baby! He looks good, Johnny; he looks good. And ya know what? Dom is right. Tannehill has thoroughly outplayed Mariota, despite meh weapons and a plodding team better known for stout defense on its home turf. Tannehill's been a higher rated passer (104.4, wow) than Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Drew Brees and Matt Ryan? Go figure. He simply looks to be at a stage in his enigmatic career where he's finally putting it all together.

20. Nick Foles, Jaguars: He torched the Patriots in the Super Bowl. He's one of my favorite people in the whole entire universe. Okay, maybe I'm not always unbiased.

19. Kyler Murray, Cardinals: The Cardinals may have looked like the worst offensive team in NFL history during the preseason, but rookies Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray were merely concealing their best tricks. Murray has been impressive and the Cards have been competitive, despite a number of missed games for Christian Kirk and on-and-off injuries to top running backs David Johnson and electric Chase Edmonds. As an aside, the pickup of Kenyan Drake was a real smart move - sure, Arizona isn't going to make the playoffs in Kingsbury's first year on the job, but the organization didn't want to hinder Murray's development by starting him without weapons. It was the type of move that rising organizations make. In the meantime, Murray has shown flashes of greatness - when he's on, the pundits make the obvious comparisons to Russell Wilson and Lamar Jackson. There's still an awful lot of development to go, though.

Tier 3: The Crossroads at the End of Cast Away

At the end of Cast Away, Tom Hanks' character Chuck Noland reaches a crossroads in his life, both literally and metaphorically. A number of guys in Tier 3 are approaching the same situation...

18. Jared Goff, Rams: I mean, we're all aware of the storylines at this point, aren't we? The McVay Magic has worn off. Goff's limitations have been exposed. The Rams' promising run is over. And clearly, there's truth to all three threads. This situation is real simple, though: last year Goff looked like one of the top 10-12 QBs in the world; this year he looks like one of the worst starters out of 32 - so, it's all about the way he responds going forward. Can he turn it around? Or is this a downward spiral twisting toward oblivion? Only time will tell. For now, he has to sit in between the proven studs and unproven young talents. 

17. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers: "The Greek God" is probably the most difficult quarterback to rank - he's battled multiple injuries in the past, and to be honest, his stats aren't much to write home about. It's more of an intangible thing with Jimmy G. - his teammates seem to have a ton of faith in him. He makes guys believe. It's a relatively small sample size, but in starts with both the Patriots and 49ers, his team always seems to find a way to pull out the close win. These are good signs, but is "magic" a sustainable source of victories? Maybe it isn't magic at all. Maybe Kyle Shanahan is one of the absolute best coaches in football. 

16. Jacoby Brissett, Colts: I'm tellin ya...don't sleep on this kid! Brissett was once a third-string QB behind Brady and Garoppolo in New England, but now he's the undisputed heir apparent to the Artist Formerly Known As Andrew Luck. Brissett has a lot in common with his head coach Frank Reich - these guys are tough, resilient and they find ways to win. Brissett has a beautiful 14/3 ratio this season, with a solid 99.7 rating and superb leadership skills. He was once thought to be a scrambling QB, but his passing game has improved dramatically - and steadily - over time. I can't help but root for this guy, just like Keenum and Minshew. 

15. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers: Lot of questions, here...not too many answers: (1) Can he return healthy and effective? (2) Why did he look so bad, even before the early injury this season? (3) How much of Big Ben's past success can be attributed to the all-world presence of Antonio Brown? I guess we'll see what happens next year. For now, this is a Career Achievement ranking for a guy who was still pretty damn good last season. 

14. Derek Carr, Raiders: I'm very happy for both Carr and head coach Jon Gruden this season. Both guys have their players buying in. Carr has found a favorite target in impressive TE Darren Waller, and the former has returned to his Pro Bowl efficiency from a few seasons ago. The Raiders aren't a great team, but they play hard, they play together, and Carr is limiting turnovers and keeping them in games. 

13. Philip Rivers, Chargers: Finally, it appears The Decline has arrived. Rivers has been incredibly good for a long, long time. He's a gamer, and my hat's off to him for all that he's done. He doesn't have a strong or loose arm, yet he's 6th all time in passing yards with 57,472. Keep grindin', Phil!

12. Kirk Cousins, Vikings: Man, every year you look at this guy's final stats and think wow, he had a great year on paper. It's happening again this season, but how much does paper matter? Does it matter at all? Can Kirk Cousins win a playoff game? Can he win any big game at all? For me, it's put up or shut up this season. Dalvin Cook has been one of the most dominant players in the game. Mike Zimmer is itching for a championship. Adam Thielen (obv they need him at 100%) and Stefon Diggs are two of the best in the biz - it's time to do it when it matters, Kirk. Let's see what ya got...

11. Matthew Stafford, Lions: Stafford may have saved Matt Patricia's job this season, as the Lions have looked like a highly-competitive squad when healthy. Unfortunately, the Lions have been a cursed franchise over time, and the injuries continue piling up. Regardless, Stafford has always had "all the tools," and this year his 106.0 passer rating is through the roof. He's been sharp and focused. Just gotta keep him on the field, now. 

10. Carson Wentz, Eagles: Here's a very tricky one. I like Carson Wentz. He's battled back from some devastating injuries, and I like his spunk out there on the field. He hustles on and off the field, in and out of the huddle and I believe his coaches and players have a lot of faith in him on a weekly basis. But the Eagles are just 5-4. Wentz's 93.7 rating trails unsexy names like Keenum and Bridgewater. Honestly, I think the key for him is getting off to better starts. The Eagles have trailed early and often, and Wentz has to work with HC Doug Pederson and OC Mike Groh to come up with more effective scripted plays during early-game possessions. Wentz and his Eagles still have potential this season...will they reach that potential, or will the Cowboys take down the NFC East?

9. Matt Ryan, Falcons: Ah, The Great Enigma. Who is Matt Ryan? What has he accomplished? Is he one of the greatest statistical quarterbacks of all time? Sort of, yeah. Is he a soft loser? Kind of, sometimes, yeah. One of the problems with Ryan is that the Falcons' defense is seemingly always god awful, which leads to two sides of the coin: (1) The Falcons' D puts them in a hole, then Ryan racks up the yards and fantasy points and (2) The Falcons' D puts them in a hole, then Ryan racks up the yards and fantasy points. Yes, 1 and 2 are exactly the same. You see what I mean? There are two different ways of looking at that...is Ryan a great leader who brings his team back from multi-score deficits? Or is he one of the main reasons they fall into those deep holes? This year, it's clearly the second one, but in the past? I'm not so sure. Ryan's a smart guy; he prepares well and puts up big numbers - but he's not a superstar. He's like a higher octane Derek Carr. 

8. Dak Prescott, Cowboys: Dak has the right combination of stats and The Eye Test right now. He continues to improve as a passer, spreading the ball around the field and leaning on Amari Cooper in big spots, while maintaining his scrambling ability and overall competitiveness. Early in his career, the Cowboys seemed to tap him as a game manager, but Dak has slowly-but-surely proven to be more than that. Watch him take a snap these days...his footwork is clean and quick, and he gets the ball out before defenders can close on throwing lanes. He clearly wants to be more than a stopgap until Dallas' next great Franchise Quarterback. Most importantly, I put Prescott ahead of guys like Ryan and Cousins because he's a warrior. He goes after it. Also, he's been in the playoffs twice and has looked solid there, too, despite being just 23 and 25 years old in those moments. The arrow is pointing up, but "elite" is still a stretch. 

Tier 2: How About Another Film Title? Almost Famous

7. Drew Brees, Saints: Initially I had him ahead of the man at No. 6, but we have to live in the present, don't we? Sean Payton and his Saints were able to continue winning without Brees, and the latter has looked frail and shaky since returning. He's one of the greatest football players of all time and there's no way I'm dropping him outside of the top two tiers, but maybe some decline is finally kicking in?

6. Lamar Jackson, Ravens: The story of the season. We've heard all of the comparisons - Michael Vick, Russell Wilson, Randall Cunningham - but maybe we should let Lamar be his own entity. The Ravens were going nowhere fast last season; then Lamar, as a rookie, dug them out of a deep hole and delivered a trip to the postseason. He didn't do much passing last season, but his superhero scrambling twisted opposing defenses inside out. Now, as a sophomore, he's putting it all together. Personally, I'm surprised to see his passer rating above 100 (101.7, to be exact) and he's tossed 15 TDs with just 5 picks. What I'm not surprised to see is this: 702 yards on the ground - more than RBs Mark Ingram (his own teammate), Aaron Jones, Le'Veon Bell and Todd Gurley - and 6 rushing TDs. Jackson's run-pass threat gives defenses fits. And really, it all comes down to this...for all the tactical answers Bill Belichick seems to have - the Patriots' D is having the best fantasy season ever - they didn't have a single one for Lamar Jackson. The reality is this: if Jackson limits turnovers and makes timely throws, the Baltimore Ravens can win the Super Bowl.

5. Deshaun Watson, Texans: Here's another gamer. Watson hangs in the pocket and takes some massive hits, and you see how much respect that garners from teammates and opposing players. He's a total package kinda guy - smart, can make the throws, scramble and be a true leader - and he forms a sneaky good QB-coach combo with Bill O'Brien. These guys continue to find ways to win. Watson would be even more deadly if he could ever keep DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller healthy and on the field at the same time.

Tier 1: Legends - Past and Present

4. Tom Brady, Patriots: The guy is 42 years old. His 93.1 QB rating is worse than Brissett, Bridgewater, Garoppolo and Keenum. His 2,536 yards are less than rookie Kyler Murray and two kids who are really struggling (Goff and Winston). His 14 TDs are less than another rookie in Daniel Jones. And yet...he's still Tom F**king Brady. I've talked about this a couple times in this article...sometimes it's about not losing the game for your team. Brady wins every which way - sometimes he brings the Pats back and is the hero; other times, even if he shows his age and struggles, he does enough to put another in the "W" column. It's not all about stats. Tom Brady may not be as good as Lamar Jackson or Deshaun Watson right this very moment, but who do you want under center with the season on the line?

3. Aaron Rodgers, Packers: I'm not gonna lie, this Rodgers/Matt LaFleur combination has worked out better than I expected. Again, Rodgers' split is incredible: 17 touchdowns and only 2 picks. And sure, the vet and young coach have bumped heads at times, but the Packers are 8-2 and have established a very nice run-pass balance. They were winning even without Davante Adams, who is one of the best all-around wide receivers in the game. Rodgers looks sharp. Green Bay has a shot to win it all this season. 

2. Russell Wilson, Seahawks

1. Pat Mahomes, Chiefs

Initially, I had Wilson atop my list; then I looked closer at the stats...due to injury, Mahomes has only attempted 291 passes this season; yet, he has 90 more yards than Brady on 64 less attempts. He also has 194 more yards than Watson on 11 less attempts. What do these comparisons tell us? Every Mahomes pass is a possible home run. He's the ultimate home run hitter at the quarterback position. Independent of the stats, Mahomes is pure magic. His ball placement is otherworldly. His all-around skillset is unparalleled. For me, Mahomes is the best in the world, but...

If you wanna make an argument for Russ, I'm not gonna fight ya. I love Russell Wilson. He's one of my favorite athletes of all time, and for his career, I think he's one of the most underrated in any sport. Again, ball placement - Russ drops dimes. He's become the master of small windows because of years and years of limited receiving corps. Doug Baldwin was his best and only buddy for quite some time, but now Russ is feasting off the combined effect of Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf on the outside, with Chris Carson softening up defensive interiors. 

Mahomes and Wilson are two of the best athletes in the world. Period.