NFL quarterback rankings, Week 1: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers still rule

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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CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 23: Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass during the first quarter of the National Football League preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns on August 23, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 5-0. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

20. Tyrod Taylor

Taylor guided the Bills to their first playoff appearance since 1999 … and his reward was being traded … to the Cleveland Browns. Buffalo’s move was understandable, though, since Taylor is more of filler than franchise. His best season came in 2015, and even that only meant 20 touchdowns and 3,035 yards.

19. Nick Foles

Foles is filling in once more for Carson Wentz, but he’s doing it with some expensive jewelry in his back pocket. Nobody is going to mistake Foles for Wentz in terms of talent and future, but the former University of Arizona star can more than hold his own, something the playoffs showed the nation a year ago.

18. Patrick Mahomes

Ranking Mahomes wasn’t easy. Do you put him towards the back because of his inexperience (only one career start) or higher up because of potential? The decision ended up being towards the middle, due to some unmistakably unique skills and a tremendous group of weaponry. Mahomes will make his mistakes, but he’s also going to fill up a highlight reel.

17. Alex Smith

Smith is off to Washington, where he will try to revive his third franchise. The Redskins don’t have the playmakers that Smith enjoyed in Kansas City, but look for the 34-year-old to be his typical self: limited turnovers, limited big plays, lots of close games.

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