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NFL quarterback power rankings: AFC South edition

By William Schneiderhan

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans sets a play during the NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans sets a play during the NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

2. Tennessee Titans

Ryan Tannehill: 2019 – 2,742 yards, 26 Total TD, 6 INT

Marcus Mariota was taken second-overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Titans. In his five years with the team, he failed to become the franchise quarterback management thought they’d be getting when they picked him.

In 2016, Mariota had his best season. Other than that, he was mediocre. So, 2019 marked the last chance he was getting with the Titans.

Mike Vrabel gave Mariota parts of the first six games of the 2019 season before he turned to Ryan Tannehill. Once he made that move, the Titans and Tannehill took off.

Tannehill was brought in after he had himself a career in Miami similar to Mariota’s in Tennessee. However, Tannehill fit in with the team’s scheme and he helped get the Titans all the way to the AFC Championship game.

The 31-year old started 10 games. If he played a full 16, he potentially could have had one of the best statistical seasons of his career.

In March, Tannehill was awarded a four-year, $118 million deal. $62 million is fully guaranteed, and the deal carries $91 million total guarantees.

Tannehill might not be flashy, but he fits the system the team wants to run. Even with the criticism he faced for not throwing many yards, especially in the playoffs, he is still the second-best signal caller in the AFC South.

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