The quarterback position is the most important in American football, and these are the most prominent
With just one week to go until the 2023 NFL season begins, all eyes are on one of the most crucial positions in American football: the quarterback. Both in the American and National Conferences, this position continues to be a fundamental pillar for the aspirations that each team has to go as far as possible.
For the 2023 season that is about to begin, there are several quarterbacks that have moved in the league via draft or through a team change. All of them generate a lot of expectations in their new sets, which hope to come to fruition thanks to the work of these elements.
Most teams keep their leader at the controls from last season, with only a few cases in which there has been a relief without mediating a transfer or the arrival of a new player for the starting position.
In the National Conference, two names stand out among the novelties for this season. DerekCarr, recently signed by the New Orleans Saints, is preparing to show his skills in a new setting, after nine years of more bitterness than joy with the Raiders.
On the other hand, JordanLove takes on the challenge of filling the shoes of the legend AaronRodgers on the Green Bay Packers. The pressure and expectations around the young passer are high, since Green Bay has been characterized in recent decades by having arms that have become authentic figures in the league.
On the other hand, the American Conference is not far behind in terms of new faces. The arrival of AaronRodgers to the Jets has generated a stir in the league, since the New York franchise feels that with this piece they will put an end to 20 years without titles in the Eastern Division.
With the Raiders, the quarterback room has been revamped, highlighting the addition of Jimmy Garoppolo, who is expected to leave behind the ghost of injuries.
However, the focus is always on Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the most prominent figures in the league, being the reigning Most Valuable Player and recent Super Bowl winner.
Jalen Hurts (left) and Patrick Mahomes were the last quarterbacks to play in the Super Bowl, making them both the faces of their respective Conferences. PA/C. Neill American Conference The starting pins Bills Josh Allen Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa Patriots Mac Jones Jets Aaron Rodgers Ravens Lamar Jackson Bengals Joe Burrow Browns Deshaun Watson Steelers Kenny Pickett Texans C.J. Stroud* Colts Anthony Richardson* Jaguars Trevor Lawrence Titans Ryan Tannehill Broncos Russell Wilson Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Chargers Justin Herbert Raiders Jimmy Garoppolo
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National Conference The starting pins Cowboys Dak Prescott Giants Daniel Jones Eagles Jalen Hurts Commanders Sam Howell Bears Justin Fields Lions Jared Goff Packers Jordan Love Vikings Kirk Cousins Falcons Desmond Ridder Panthers Bryce Young* Saints Derek Carr Buccaneers Baker Mayfield Cardinals Joshua Dobbs Rams Matthew Stafford 49ers Brock Purdy Seahawks Geno Smith
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Patrick Mahomes
Considered the best passer today, Mahomes will try to retain the NFL title and get his third Super Bowl ring. He managed to win his second award as Most Valuable Player and achieve his best winning mark in his five seasons as a starter, by adjusting the Chiefs’ offense without his main weapon Tyreek Hill, since of his 41 touchdown passes thrown, 31 were for tight ends and runners.
Josh Allen
Allen must finally confirm his category by leading the Buffalo Bills at 26 years old not only to qualify for the postseason, but to reach the SuperBowl and finally win it. He’s a dual threat in the air and on the ground, with the bulk of a tight end, great speed, the ability to break tackles and a powerful arm. Perhaps his only weakness is rushing at times and giving away balls, an aspect to correct this campaign.
Jalen Hurts
The previous season he led the Philadelphia Eagles to have the best record in their history in the regular season and finished in second place in the Most Valuable Player voting, so in the face of this new calendar, the fourth-year quarterback looks to raise his ceiling as a quarterback who does damage with his arm and legs. For both him and his team, the only thing they can be satisfied with is winning the Super Bowl.
Lamar Jackson
He recently renewed his contract with the Baltimore Ravens for five more years and for this 2023 season, the graduate of the University of Louisville could do great things, since he has shown to be a very talented passer by winning the Most Valuable Player award in the 2019 season. Jackson will enter this season with a thirst for revenge, since much of the previous season suffered due to injuries, which diminished the performance of the team.
Aaron Rodgers
At 39 and now with the New York Jets, he is the oldest starting quarterback in the entire league. He has one of his last chances to make his mark in the NFL; He comes from a bad year with the Packers, not even advancing to the playoffs after throwing for only 3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, his worst numbers since 2008, so in a new atmosphere and city he will seek to overcome that bitter pill .
2023-08-31 08:48:40
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