NFL quarterback rankings, Week 9: Here comes Derek Carr

Mike Glennon Division

28. Blake Bortles

The man is becoming the King of Garbage Time. In fact, that’s his new nickname until otherwise noted. Garbage Time.

27. Tyrod Taylor

Taylor has really struggled this season after getting a long-term deal. Buffalo is 4-4, and Taylor is completing less than 60 percent of his throws while throwing for 1,480 yards in eight games.

26. Josh McCown

McCown is a stark upgrade over everything else we have seen in Cleveland. He’s a tough guy, a great teammate and a good backup. But as a starter? Leaves something to be desired.

25. Brock Osweiler

At this point, Houston is 5-3 but with no thanks to its offense. With nine touchdowns and as many interceptions, it’s been ugly for the $72 million man.

24. Trevor Siemian

Siemian threw a brutal pick-six last Sunday against the Chargers, but the Denver defense bailed him out. It’s hard to see Siemian winning games without a ton of help.

Stan Humphries Division

23. Carson Palmer

Palmer ranks ninth in the NFL with 2,068 passing yards, but his film shows a guy who is tentative and missing too many throws. He needs to be better.

22. Joe Flacco

Flacco is the only true starter who is averaging less than six yards per throw. This is not going to help the Ravens climb out of their 3-4 daze.

21. Ryan Tannehill

Tannehill is playing for the rest of his contract. Miami can move on from him with no damage after this season if he plays bad football. Can he get the engine purring?

20. Jameis Winston

Winston is really talented, but he still forces too many throws. This is why he has nine interceptions and is part of the reason the Buccaneers are 3-4. Still, he’s smart. He’ll learn.

19. Jay Cutler

Cutler is spending his last year in Chicago. The talent has always been there, but the results have been uneven. Can he play well down the stretch for this group?