Power ranking all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks for 2018

Power ranking all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to the sideline against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Quarterback Sam Bradford #9 of the Arizona Cardinals prepares to snap the football during the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

28. Sam Bradford, Arizona Cardinals

If Bradford had any chance of surviving a 16 game season behind this offensive line he would be ranked higher on this list. After all, he only played two games for the Vikings last season. A comfortable over/under on his potential number of games started in 2018 would be eight.

When he’s healthy, he can really be an effective quarterback in the NFL. He’s got a good, strong arm, and more importantly he’s a very accurate passer. That just doesn’t happen often enough for him to be entrusted with a starting position for a quality team.

That’s why Bradford is just a placeholder for the Cardinals. This is going to be Josh Rosen’s offense sooner or later. The best Bradford can hope for is to hold him off with a healthy, productive season under center in Arizona. If that happens, it’s not impossible that the Cardinals could be a surprise playoff team.

Bradford’s lack of mobility only adds to his fragility. If he had the ability to run away from the opposing pass rush then he’d be in a better position to avoid big hits. As it stands, it’s a matter of time before Bradford gets hit the wrong way and is lost for the season. Cardinals fans need to enjoy Bradford while he can stay on the field this season.