Is Baker Mayfield a Top 10 QB

[Clayton]

Baker is arguably top 5 in the NFC right now which means he could contend for a spot in the top 10. It’s not so clear cut - I would say Mahomes is on a level by himself, and other elite QBs are Burrow, Allen and Lamar. In the NFC I would put Goff, Stafford and Hurts definitely ahead of Baker - after those there are several good QBs who are similar, so you can make a legitimate argument for Baker being a top 5 NFC QB, and depending on how you rank the AFCs QB he could crack the top 10.

I didn't have current year Stafford ahead of Baker but that is why I had 8-12 and not just 8. The playoffs are going on. Hard to say after what I just watched with the Rams beating down the Vikings but that seemed like a whole lot of good WR play and a stifling defense.

Top 4 QBs are obvious. Goff maybe a bit of a 'system QB' but I think he has earned a top 5 spot. Daniels popping off as a rookie honestly was so good I think I'd write him down in pencil at 6. Hurts track record I'd probably also have him ahead of Baker but its hard to separate him from the surrounding talent.

 

[Xeliou66]

I didn't have current year Stafford ahead of Baker but that is why I had 8-12 and not just 8. The playoffs are going on. Hard to say after what I just watched with the Rams beating down the Vikings but that seemed like a whole lot of good WR play and a stifling defense.

Top 4 QBs are obvious. Goff maybe a bit of a 'system QB' but I think he has earned a top 5 spot. Daniels popping off as a rookie honestly was so good I think I'd write him down in pencil at 6. Hurts track record I'd probably also have him ahead of Baker but its hard to separate him from the surrounding talent.

I would have Stafford ahead of Baker, Stafford has won a Super Bowl and has had a really strong career and is still putting up very good numbers. I would have Hurts slightly ahead of Baker but yeah Hurts has had a lot of talent around him and he wasn’t that good in 2023. Goff is probably the NFC‘s best QB, I don’t think he’s a system QB, he’s had success in both Detroit and LA, he led the Rams to a Super Bowl appearance and then he got revitalized in Detroit and became even better. The Stafford/Goff trade was a great move for both teams, it gave both QBs who were already good a fresh start in new surroundings and it’s worked out great for both.
But yeah the only things clear in ranking NFL QBs are that the top 4 are Mahomes, Burrow, Allen and Lamar, and Mahomes is #1 and in a category by himself.

 

[Clayton]

I would have Stafford ahead of Baker, Stafford has won a Super Bowl and has had a really strong career and is still putting up very good numbers. I would have Hurts slightly ahead of Baker but yeah Hurts has had a lot of talent around him and he wasn’t that good in 2023. Goff is probably the NFC‘s best QB, I don’t think he’s a system QB, he’s had success in both Detroit and LA, he led the Rams to a Super Bowl appearance and then he got revitalized in Detroit and became even better. The Stafford/Goff trade was a great move for both teams, it gave both QBs who were already good a fresh start in new surroundings and it’s worked out great for both.
But yeah the only things clear in ranking NFL QBs are that the top 4 are Mahomes, Burrow, Allen and Lamar, and Mahomes is #1 and in a category by himself.

The Rams and Lions both have top 5 coaches so its interesting to really kinda figure out where Goff and Stafford actually are. There is a reason why the playoff games haven't been close for the most part. Good coaches and GMs bring in good players and there seems to be a multiplier effect.

 

[Wazmankg]

Mahomes, Jackson, Allen, Burrows, Stafford, Goff, Daniels (a bit soon but he looks like the real deal) I'd put ahead of him. He'd be in the next group with Hurts, Love, Tua & Herbert, so borderline top 10.