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2021 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: How far ahead is Patrick Mahomes?

By Randy Gurzi

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks for an open receiver in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks for an open receiver in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) /

How do all 32 starting quarterbacks rank against one another as the 2021 NFL season quickly approaches?

The old saying is that if you don’t have a quarterback, you don’t have a chance. This is why the 2021 NFL Draft saw five signal-callers selected in the first round — teams know they need someone to run their offense to stand a chance.

Of course, franchises can still win big without an elite quarterback, see the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles for an example, but they still need a player who can run their offense and make the plays they have to. But still, it sure helps to have a guy who can make everyone around them better.

With that all being said, we look at all 32 teams and rank their starting quarterbacks as we get ready for the start of the 2021 NFL season.

32. Drew Lock, Denver Broncos

Ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, reports suggested that John Elway was smitten with Missouri quarterback Drew Lock. The former Super Bowl winner apparently loved his strong arm and thought they could turn Lock into a winner at the next level.

But when Elway and the Broncos decided not to take Lock in the first round, there were those who wondered if the reports were exaggerated. However, things worked out as Denver landed Lock in the second round, taking him 42nd overall.

As a rookie, Lock started out on the injured reserve after hurting his thumb. He returned late in the season and started five games — winning four of those contests. That fueled some excitement for the 2020 season and after Denver brought in a lot of pass-catchers to work with him, the expectations only grew.

Unfortunately, Lock regressed in year two. He completed just 57.3 percent of his passes for 2,933 yards with a 16-to-15 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Even worse, the Broncos were just 4-9 with him as their starter.

Now, he enters the 2021 NFL season with Teddy Bridgewater nipping at his heels. There are also rumors that Denver could be a landing spot for Aaron Rodgers.

Either way, Lock’s position with the team isn’t certain and he no longer looks like the guy to take them back to the promised land.

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