.NFL Nation, ESPNAug 27, 2024, 07:04 AM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs may produce background this season along with the NFL's very first three-peat, an achievement that would driven quarterback Patrick Mahomes right into the chat of the greatest of all time.ESPN asked over one hundred NFL players to rate quarterbacks depending on to a range of standards, including whether Mahomes, chasing his 4th Super Bowl label, is ready to replace Tom Brady as the GOAT. Brady gained seven championships, however he didn't win his fourth till his 15th time. Mahomes is actually entering his eighth." It's Brady, but if Mahomes three-peats, that's a different story," one AFC South player said.The questionnaire, which approved anonymity so the players can respond openly, inquired to place quarterbacks in the observing categories: Leading 3 current quarterbacksRookie QB who will certainly possess very most successful careerMost overrated quarterbackMost belittled quarterbackBiggest trash-talking QBA overall of 103 players from 25 groups were interviewed for this venture, and also they were enabled to choose their very own quarterback. Listed below are actually the results.Who is the GOAT, as well as if it is actually not Mahomes, what does he have to do to get there?If the question concerned skill level, Mahomes would win, according to several reactions. Also when looking at overall effectiveness, the Chiefs star obtained his due.PlayoffsBradyMahomesStarts1418W-L12-215-3Rings33Passing TDs2041Interceptions98Passing yards3,2175,135 Completions295456Attempts486672Completion percentage.60.767.9" No disrespect to Tom ... however I'm taking Dab," pointed out one NFC South player. "Pat can possibly do whatever Tom can do, as well as he is actually mobile phone." The extensive a large number, nevertheless, picked Brady with the obstacle that Mahomes needs to match or even trump his lot of bands." Mahomes is on his means, yet he is actually not certainly there yet," yet another NFC South gamer mentioned. "You can't disrespect Tom Brady. He has 7 bands." That is actually a very long way to go." One more AFC South player who opted for Brady stated: "Mahomes is on track to be the most ideal ever. He's merely got a number of those capabilities that you can not show."' Below were actually the GOAT choose Brady and also Mahomes:1. Brady: (85 )2. Mahomes: (7 )Several other gamers got votes.Rank the top 3 existing quarterbacksThe option for No. 1 wasn't consentaneous, however most of the gamers that failed to select Mahomes along with their best option elected him No. 2. Mahomes obtained 87 first-place ballots and also 12 for 2nd area. One player selected 3 gamers but failed to stand them.The leading three locations were weighted, along with No. 1 being worth 3 aspects, No. 2 being worth 2 and No. 3 being worth 1. Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson, who is the ruling MVP, got the second-highest point total amount. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Retreat completed third.Here are actually the QBs placed as the best three and their point tots:1. Mahomes: (291 )2. Jackson: (124 )3. Retreat: (51 )Various other leading vote-getters: Buffalo Costs' Josh Allen (39) as well as Nyc Jets' Aaron Rodgers (32 )play2:22 Why Jayden Daniels is better positioned to prosper than Caleb WilliamsThe "Rise" team talks about just how rookies Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are actually going into different settings with the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders.Which novice QB will have the most successful career?Only one crew features two wide receivers who outdoed 1,000 receiving gardens final season. That staff drafted a WR that led the nation in acquiring in 2014 along with 1,640 yards.The great quantity of acquiring skill is one explanation Caleb Williams is actually counted on to validate the Chicago Bears using the No. 1 badger him in April." His ceiling is possibly the greatest, but you've just got to get inside the correct condition," an NFC West player said.Editor's Picks2 RelatedThe Bears have certainly not been actually a quarterback's "best condition" for generations. In fact, the Bears haven't prepared and developed a true franchise QB due to the fact that Sid Luckman in 1939. Williams' ancestor, Justin Area, was made along with the 11th choice in 2021 as well as traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers three years eventually." It's Caleb [along with one of the most promising future], if the Bears determine what they possess," an AFC West gamer said.The Washington Commanders took Jayden Daniels with the 2nd pick, as well as he has excited during the course of training school to the point where he has been actually called the Full week 1 starter." Daniels resides in a good situation," an NFC South gamer claimed. "It's a brand new possession team, new training workers as well as a considerable amount of that is going to be actually developed around him and also what he can do." Daniels will be the starter, but requirements for his success will not be actually as higher as they are actually for Williams." Everybody is actually visiting say Caleb, however bro, you recognize you've received the only thing that tension," an NFC South gamer claimed. "There's a difference when you have actually got that stress. And he put that stress on themself." Thus, if he does not appear below like Patrick Mahomes level, at that point he's a bust in everybody's eyes." The survey was actually conducted before the Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending leg accident, yet the reactions speak with what many players think will definitely be an effective career.Here were actually the leading vote-getters for the newbie QB that are going to have the most prosperous profession:1. Williams (34 )2. Daniels (30 )3. McCarthy (10 )Various other leading vote-getters: Atlanta georgia Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. (8) and also Denver Broncos' Bo Nix (8 )The majority of overrated quarterbackThe three leading vote-getters in this category have produced five Pro Bowls, one Super Dish and also two championship game games.That indicates a productive QB can additionally be looked at overrated.When ballot for Allen, one NFC West gamer stated: "Excessive turnovers." Because the start of the 2008 period, Allen's 102 turnovers lead the NFL. The Detroit Lions' Jared Goff is actually 2nd with 96, and also the Tampa Florida Gulf Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is third along with 91, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Information.Allen has created 2 Pro Disheses and also helped guide the Expenses to five postseason quotes, including an AFC Championship Game, in his six years.Philadelphia's Jalen Harms has actually gone even further, helping lead the Eagles to the Super Dish 2 years back. Yet he also is viewed through some as not meeting the hype." Exactly how challenging is it to toss jump receptions to A.J. Brown or even DeVonta Johnson?" inquired an NFC East gamer. "And their strict edge [Dallas Goedert] is actually definitely good." The Miami Dolphins are wishing it was an oversight that Tua Tagovailoa was actually elected right into this type after the team signed him to the richest contract in franchise business past-- four years, $212.4 million.Here were actually the best vote-getters for the most overrated quarterback:1. Allen (11 )T2. Injures (10 )T2. Tagovailoa (10 )Various other top vote-getters: Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert (9 ), Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence (8 ), Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson (7 ), Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray (6) and San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy (6 )Even with unanticipated excellence at the beginning of his occupation, 49ers QB Brock Purdy remains to be actually underrated, according to his peers. Tony Ding/Icon SportswireMost undervalued quarterbackThe initially NFL tag connected to Purdy was actually "Mr. Irrelevant," for being the last selection of the 2022 draught. The following label was actually "video game supervisor," for not being actually as glittery as a few of his peers.Now, Purdy can easily add a minimum of an allotment of yet another label: "The majority of underrated quarterback in the NFL." He and also the Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford connected for most votes.Last year, Purdy led the 49ers to a Super Bowl and also scratched the most effective QBR in only his second season.The 36-year-old Stafford passed for 3,965 lawns, 24 goals and also 11 interceptions and created his 2nd Pro Dish while helping the Rams come back to the playoffs in 2023. He additionally finished sixth in QBR at 63.5. Stafford is entering his 16th time-- after devoting his initial 12 with the Detroit Lions." When you go to the level he is actually gone to for as long, people take it for approved a bit," an NFC West gamer stated of Stafford. "And also remaining in Detroit, possibly the market place for the focus had not been definitely there certainly." Since he remains in L.A. for a handful of years, hopefully that market catches up with the talent that he possesses." Right here were actually the best vote-getters for the very most underrated quarterback: T1. Purdy (14 )T1. Stafford (14 )T3. Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins (7 )T3. Lions' Jared Goff (7 )T3. Veggie Bay Packers' Jordan Love (7 )T3. Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young (7 )Various other best vote-getters: Herbert (6 ), Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4 ), Jackson (4 ), Harms (4) as well as Tagovailoa (4 )Biggest trash-talking quarterbackTo a number of his peers, Allen is one of the top three quarterbacks in the game. To others, he is actually overselled as a result of the amount of turnovers he commits. As well as to a plurality ballot in this group, he is actually the greatest trash-talking QB in the category." He's going to operate you over as well as talk rubbish after he manages you over," one NFC East gamer said.Allen defeated Mayfield and Rodgers as the greatest rubbish talkers.Best of NFL Nation u2022 Rams' Verse, Fiske: Buddies from university to NFL u2022 Chargers' K, LS possess valued camp programs u2022 Cowboys' newbie pound Marist Liufau gaining count on u2022 Packers Truck Ness, Wyatt prepared to take following step u2022 Planes positive concerning NFL's youngest RB area." [Rodgers] understands what you're visiting do prior to you perform it, so he possesses those thoughts games," an NFC West player said. "He gets out there certainly and he'll merely stare at you, as well as you do not recognize what to do. Like, 'Why are you looking at me?' form of trait." Therefore, more of an intellectual rubbish speak." Rodgers does not restrict the teasing to nonverbal ways, as Bears supporters will certainly verify. In 2021, while he was a member of the Veggie Gulf Packers, Rodgers screamed "I still own you" at the Soldier Field group after scoring a goal. As well as he was actually understood to make his "rebate check" taunt in which he highlighted a fictional championship waistband around his waist.Here were actually the leading vote-getters for the most significant trash-talking QB:1. Allen (26 )2. Mayfield (17 )3. Rodgers (15 )Other top vote-getters: Mahomes (11 ), Den (4) as well as Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud (4 ).