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NFL power rankings: Starting quarterbacks from best to worst

By John Buhler

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Brian Hoyer

Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers

Brian Hoyer has become his generation’s serviceable journeyman quarterback. Since leaving the New England Patriots in 2012, Hoyer has been a viable starting quarterback for at least three teams. He had success with the Cleveland Browns, the Houston Texans and last season with the Chicago Bears.

Like clockwork, it is a new season and that means time for a new team for Hoyer to quarterback. He will reunite with his former Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, now the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

Hoyer actually went 7-6 as the Cleveland starter in 2014. He is 16-15 as an NFL starter, having completed 59.5 percent of his passes for 8,608 yards, 44 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. In short, Hoyer can pick up a new offense and have his team in playoff position until Halloween. After that, he tends to turn into a pumpkin that has been left in the rain until Thanksgiving.

San Francisco may very well have the least talented NFL roster in football. However, Hoyer instantly makes the 49ers more viable at quarterback than they were at any point with Blaine Gabbert or Colin Kaepernick leading the charge.

Hoyer tends to play his best football in the fourth quarter of games. He is ultra-competitive, but does tend to get hurt. Unfortunately, he will fight through pain and ultimately cause his team to lose. A healthy Hoyer can lead a team to the playoffs and maybe win a game or two. That being said, nobody wants a Hoyer playing with one hand tied behind his back due to injury.

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