.NFL Nation, ESPNAug 27, 2024, 07:04 AM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs can produce past history this season along with the NFL's first three-peat, an accomplishment that would driven quarterback Patrick Mahomes right into the conversation of the best of all time.ESPN talked to over 100 NFL players to place quarterbacks depending on to a variety of standards, featuring whether Mahomes, chasing his 4th Super Bowl title, prepares to supersede Tom Brady as the GOAT. Brady gained seven champions, yet he failed to succeed his fourth until his 15th period. Mahomes is actually entering his eighth." It's Brady, but if Mahomes three-peats, that's a various account," one AFC South gamer said.The poll, which provided privacy so the players can respond candidly, asked them to place quarterbacks in the observing types: Best 3 current quarterbacksRookie QB that will certainly possess very most prosperous careerMost overselled quarterbackMost undervalued quarterbackBiggest trash-talking QBA total of 103 players from 25 crews were actually interviewed for this job, as well as they were actually allowed to choose their personal quarterback. Listed here are the results.Who is actually the GOAT, and if it's not Mahomes, what does he need to perform to get there?If the inquiry had to do with talent amount, Mahomes will succeed, depending on to a number of responses. Also when taking into consideration overall success, the Chiefs star received his due.PlayoffsBradyMahomesStarts1418W-L12-215-3Rings33Passing TDs2041Interceptions98Passing yards3,2175,135 Completions295456Attempts486672Completion pct.60.767.9" No irreverence to Tom ... yet I am actually taking Pat," said one NFC South player. "Tap may do everything Tom may do, as well as he is actually mobile." The huge large number, however, decided on Brady along with the challenge that Mahomes needs to match or even defeat his amount of rings." Mahomes gets on his method, yet he is actually certainly not there however," one more NFC South player pointed out. "You can not disrespect Tom Brady. He possesses seven rings." That is actually a long way to go." An additional AFC South player who opted for Brady pointed out: "Mahomes gets on keep track of to be the most ideal ever. He's merely received some of those abilities that you can not show."' Right here were actually the GOAT votes for Brady as well as Mahomes:1. Brady: (85 )2. Mahomes: (7 )Numerous various other gamers acquired votes.Rank the best 3 existing quarterbacksThe choice for No. 1 wasn't consentaneous, but a lot of the gamers that didn't pick Mahomes along with their best option voted him No. 2. Mahomes received 87 first-place ballots and 12 for 2nd area. One player selected three gamers but failed to rank them.The top three places were weighted, along with No. 1 costing 3 aspects, No. 2 costing 2 and also No. 3 costing 1. Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson, who is actually the ruling MVP, acquired the second-highest aspect total. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Shelter ended up third.Here are actually the QBs ranked as the best 3 and their factor totals:1. Mahomes: (291 )2. Jackson: (124 )3. Retreat: (51 )Various other leading vote-getters: Buffalo grass Expenses' Josh Allen (39) and New York Jets' Aaron Rodgers (32 )play2:22 Why Jayden Daniels is actually better positioned to do well than Caleb WilliamsThe "Rise" workers reviews just how novices Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are actually getting in different settings along with the Chicago Bears as well as Washington Commanders.Which rookie QB will possess the most effective career?Only one group features pair of pass receivers that outdoed 1,000 obtaining yards final season. That group composed a WR who led the country in getting in 2015 with 1,640 yards.The great quantity of obtaining ability is one cause Caleb Williams is expected to warrant the Chicago Bears making use of the No. 1 badger him in April." His roof is actually most likely the best, however you have actually merely got to enter the correct condition," an NFC West gamer said.Editor's Picks2 RelatedThe Bears have actually certainly not been a quarterback's "best condition" for generations. Actually, the Bears have not composed and cultivated a correct franchise QB considering that Sid Luckman in 1939. Williams' predecessor, Justin Fields, was composed along with the 11th choice in 2021 as well as traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers 3 years later on." It's Caleb [with the best encouraging potential], if the Bears determine what they have," an AFC West player said.The Washington Commanders took Jayden Daniels with the 2nd selection, as well as he has actually excited throughout training school relevant where he has been actually called the Full week 1 starter." Daniels resides in a great scenario," an NFC South gamer stated. "It's a brand new possession team, new mentoring workers and also a considerable amount of that is actually heading to be actually constructed around him and what he can do." Daniels will certainly be the starter, however desires for his effectiveness will not be as high as they are for Williams." Everyone is visiting point out Caleb, yet bro, you recognize you have actually received all that tension," an NFC South player claimed. "There's a distinction when you have actually obtained that tension. And he put that tension on himself." So, if he doesn't come out listed below like Patrick Mahomes level, at that point he's an arrive everybody's eyes." The questionnaire was conducted before the Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy went through a season-ending leg accident, however the actions talk to what many gamers believe will be actually a productive career.Here were actually the best vote-getters for the rookie QB that will definitely possess the most effective job:1. Williams (34 )2. Daniels (30 )3. McCarthy (10 )Various other top vote-getters: Atlanta georgia Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. (8) as well as Denver Broncos' Bo Nix (8 )A lot of overrated quarterbackThe three top vote-getters in this group have actually helped make five Pro Disheses, one Super Bowl as well as pair of conference championship games.That implies an effective QB may likewise be actually looked at overrated.When voting for Allen, one NFC West player pointed out: "Excessive turnovers." Because the begin of the 2008 period, Allen's 102 turn overs lead the NFL. The Detroit Lions' Jared Goff is actually 2nd with 96, and also the Tampa Bay Gulf Buccaneers' Cook Mayfield is actually third with 91, according to ESPN Stats & Information.Allen has actually made pair of Pro Bowls as well as helped direct the Bills to five postseason bids, including an AFC Championship Game, in his 6 years.Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts has gone even further, aiding lead the Eagles to the Super Bowl pair of years earlier. However, he also is viewed by some as certainly not living up to the buzz." Exactly how difficult is it to toss jump balls to A.J. Brown or DeVonta Johnson?" talked to an NFC East player. "As well as their tight edge [Dallas Goedert] is really good." The Miami Dolphins are actually hoping it was an error that Tua Tagovailoa was recommended into this category after the staff signed him to the richest deal in franchise business history-- 4 years, $212.4 million.Here were actually the top vote-getters for the very most overrated quarterback:1. Allen (11 )T2. Hurts (10 )T2. Tagovailoa (10 )Various other best 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 unforeseen excellence at the start of his profession, 49ers QB Brock Purdy remains to be underrated, according to his peers. Tony Ding/Icon SportswireMost undervalued quarterbackThe initially NFL label attached to Purdy was actually "Mr. Irrelevant," for being the final pick of the 2022 draught. The following tag was actually "activity supervisor," for certainly not being as glittery as a few of his peers.Now, Purdy can easily include at the very least a portion of one more label: "Most underrated quarterback in the NFL." He and the Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford tied for the majority of votes.Last year, Purdy led the 49ers to a Super Dish and also notched the most effective QBR in simply his second season.The 36-year-old Stafford passed for 3,965 yards, 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions and made his 2nd Pro Dish while helping the Rams go back to the playoffs in 2023. He likewise completed sixth in QBR at 63.5. Stafford is entering his 16th time-- after spending his 1st 12 with the Detroit Lions." When you go to the amount he is actually been at for as long, folks take it for provided a little," an NFC West player pointed out of Stafford. "As well as being in Detroit, perhaps the market for the attention wasn't really there." Since he's in L.A. for a couple of years, perhaps that market catches up with the skill that he possesses." Right here were actually the top vote-getters for the most underrated quarterback: T1. Purdy (14 )T1. Stafford (14 )T3. Atlanta Ga Falcons' Kirk Cousins (7 )T3. Lions' Jared Goff (7 )T3. Eco-friendly Gulf Packers' Jordan Love (7 )T3. Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young (7 )Other leading vote-getters: Herbert (6 ), Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4 ), Jackson (4 ), Hurts (4) as well as Tagovailoa (4 )Biggest trash-talking quarterbackTo a number of his peers, Allen is one of the best 3 quarterbacks in the game. To others, he is exaggerated because of how many turnovers he devotes. And to a plurality ballot within this group, he's the biggest trash-talking QB in the league." He is actually heading to run you over and talk trash after he runs you over," one NFC East player said.Allen beat Mayfield and also Rodgers as the greatest garbage talkers.Best of NFL Country u2022 Rams' Knowledgeable, Fiske: Friends coming from university to NFL u2022 Chargers' K, LS possess enviable camp routines u2022 Cowboys' newbie LB Marist Liufau getting leave u2022 Packers Vehicle Ness, Wyatt all set to take upcoming measure u2022 Jets confident concerning NFL's youngest RB room." [Rodgers] recognizes what you're heading to perform just before you do it, so he possesses those thoughts games," an NFC West player stated. "He goes out there certainly as well as he'll only stare at you, as well as you do not know what to accomplish. Like, 'Why are you looking at me?' form of point." So, more of an intellectual trash talk." Rodgers doesn't limit the teasing to nonverbal ways, as Bears enthusiasts are going to verify. In 2021, while he was a member of the Green Gulf Packers, Rodgers yelled "I still possess you" at the Soldier Area group after scoring a touchdown. As well as he was recognized to make his "price cut double check" ridicule in which he highlighted an imaginary championship waistband around his waist.Here were the top vote-getters for the largest trash-talking QB:1. Allen (26 )2. Mayfield (17 )3. Rodgers (15 )Other best vote-getters: Mahomes (11 ), Retreat (4) and Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud (4 ).