.NFL Nation, ESPNAug 27, 2024, 07:04 AM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs can easily make past this season with the NFL's first three-peat, an achievement that would certainly driven quarterback Patrick Mahomes into the discussion of the best of all time.ESPN asked over 100 NFL gamers to rate quarterbacks according to a selection of requirements, featuring whether Mahomes, chasing his fourth Super Dish headline, prepares to supersede Tom Brady as the GOAT. Brady won seven championships, yet he didn't gain his fourth until his 15th season. Mahomes is actually entering his eighth." It is actually Brady, yet if Mahomes three-peats, that is actually a different account," one AFC South player said.The poll, which gave anonymity so the players can respond candidly, asked them to position quarterbacks in the following types: Best 3 present quarterbacksRookie QB who will certainly possess most successful careerMost overselled quarterbackMost belittled quarterbackBiggest trash-talking QBA total of 103 players coming from 25 crews were actually talked to for this job, and also they were actually allowed to choose their very own quarterback. Below are the results.Who is the GOAT, and also if it's not Mahomes, what performs he must carry out to receive there?If the concern were about talent level, Mahomes would win, according to many actions. Also when taking into consideration total achievement, the Chiefs superstar acquired his due.PlayoffsBradyMahomesStarts1418W-L12-215-3Rings33Passing TDs2041Interceptions98Passing yards3,2175,135 Completions295456Attempts486672Completion pct.60.767.9" No disrespect to Tom ... but I am actually taking Pat," pointed out one NFC South gamer. "Tap can do everything Tom can do, and also he's mobile." The substantial bulk, having said that, decided on Brady with the challenge that Mahomes has to match or defeat his number of bands." Mahomes is on his method, but he is actually not there yet," another NFC South gamer claimed. "You can not disrespect Tom Brady. He has 7 rings." That is actually a very long way to go." Another AFC South gamer that opted for Brady pointed out: "Mahomes gets on track to become the best ever before. He is actually just obtained some of those capabilities that you can't educate."' Below were actually the GOAT votes for Brady as well as Mahomes:1. Brady: (85 )2. Mahomes: (7 )Numerous other gamers got votes.Rank the leading three present quarterbacksThe selection for No. 1 had not been consensual, but most of the players that really did not pick Mahomes along with their leading choice voted him No. 2. Mahomes got 87 first-place votes and also 12 for second place. One player selected 3 gamers but didn't rank them.The top 3 areas were weighted, along with No. 1 being worth 3 points, No. 2 deserving 2 and No. 3 deserving 1. Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson, that is actually the reigning MVP, acquired the second-highest aspect total. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Shelter completed third.Here are actually the QBs rated as the top 3 and also their aspect amounts to:1. Mahomes: (291 )2. Jackson: (124 )3. Den: (51 )Other best vote-getters: Buffalo Expenses' Josh Allen (39) and also Nyc Jets' Aaron Rodgers (32 )play2:22 Why Jayden Daniels is actually a lot better placed to succeed than Caleb WilliamsThe "Get out of bed" staff goes over how novices Caleb Williams and also Jayden Daniels are actually going into various atmospheres with the Chicago Bears as well as Washington Commanders.Which newbie QB will definitely have the most effective career?Only one crew features pair of wide receivers that bested 1,000 acquiring yards final season. That group drafted a WR that led the country in obtaining last year along with 1,640 yards.The wealth of getting ability is one reason Caleb Williams is actually counted on to justify the Chicago Bears using the No. 1 badger him in April." His roof is probably the highest possible, but you've merely got to enter the best scenario," an NFC West player said.Editor's Picks2 RelatedThe Bears have not been actually a quarterback's "ideal circumstance" for creations. In reality, the Bears have not composed as well as built an accurate franchise business QB considering that Sid Luckman in 1939. Williams' predecessor, Justin Fields, was actually made along with the 11th selection in 2021 and traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers three years eventually." It is actually Caleb [with the most encouraging potential], if the Bears figure out what they possess," an AFC West gamer said.The Washington Commanders took Jayden Daniels along with the 2nd choice, and also he has impressed throughout training camp relevant where he has been called the Week 1 starter." Daniels resides in a really good scenario," an NFC South player mentioned. "It's a brand-new ownership group, brand-new training team and a bunch of that is actually heading to be actually created around him and what he can possibly do." Daniels will certainly be actually the starter, however expectations for his excellence will not be actually as higher as they are for Williams." Everybody is heading to state Caleb, however brother, you realize you've got the only thing that stress," an NFC South player said. "There is actually a difference when you have actually got that tension. And he put that pressure on themself." Thus, if he does not come out right here like Patrick Mahomes degree, then he's an arrive everyone's eyes." The study was performed just before the Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy went through a season-ending knee personal injury, but the actions speak with what a number of players feel will certainly be actually a prosperous career.Here were actually the top vote-getters for the rookie QB who will certainly possess one of the most successful profession:1. Williams (34 )2. Daniels (30 )3. McCarthy (10 )Other best vote-getters: Atlanta ga Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. (8) and also Denver Broncos' Bo Nix (8 )The majority of overrated quarterbackThe 3 leading vote-getters in this group have actually produced five Pro Disheses, one Super Bowl and also pair of conference championship games.That indicates an effective QB can easily also be actually looked at overrated.When ballot for Allen, one NFC West player claimed: "Way too many turn overs." Because the start of the 2008 season, Allen's 102 turn overs lead the NFL. The Detroit Lions' Jared Goff is second with 96, and the Tampa Bay Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is third along with 91, depending on to ESPN Stats & Information.Allen has made 2 Pro Disheses and aided help the Bills to 5 postseason quotes, featuring an AFC Championship Game, in his 6 years.Philadelphia's Jalen Injures has gone even better, assisting lead the Eagles to the Super Dish two years back. However, he additionally is actually checked out by some as certainly not meeting the buzz." Just how challenging is it to throw dive balls to A.J. Brown or even DeVonta Johnson?" talked to an NFC East gamer. "As well as their tight end [Dallas Goedert] is actually actually great." The Miami Dolphins are actually wishing it was a blunder that Tua Tagovailoa was recommended into this group after the team authorized him to the wealthiest contract in franchise past history-- 4 years, $212.4 million.Here were the leading vote-getters for the very 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) as well as San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy (6 )In spite of unpredicted results at the beginning of his career, 49ers QB Brock Purdy remains to be actually underrated, according to his peers. Tony Ding/Icon SportswireMost belittled quarterbackThe first NFL tag attached to Purdy was "Mr. Irrelevant," for being the final pick of the 2022 draft. The upcoming label was actually "video game supervisor," for not being as flashy as several of his peers.Now, Purdy can easily incorporate at least a share of an additional tag: "The majority of underrated quarterback in the NFL." He and the Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford connected for most votes.Last year, Purdy led the 49ers to a Super Bowl as well as scratched the very best QBR in only his 2nd season.The 36-year-old Stafford masqueraded 3,965 yards, 24 goals and also 11 interceptions and made his second Pro Bowl while aiding the Rams come back to the playoffs in 2023. He also finished sixth in QBR at 63.5. Stafford is actually entering his 16th season-- after spending his very first 12 with the Detroit Lions." When you're at the amount he's been at for so long, individuals take it for granted a small amount," an NFC West gamer mentioned of Stafford. "And remaining in Detroit, possibly the market place for the focus had not been actually there certainly." Now that he resides in L.A. for a few years, ideally that market overtakes the talent that he possesses." Listed below were the top vote-getters for the most underrated quarterback: T1. Purdy (14 )T1. Stafford (14 )T3. Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins (7 )T3. Cougars' Jared Goff (7 )T3. Veggie Gulf Packers' Jordan Passion (7 )T3. Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young (7 )Other top vote-getters: Herbert (6 ), Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4 ), Jackson (4 ), Hurts (4) and also Tagovailoa (4 )Biggest trash-talking quarterbackTo several of his peers, Allen is among the best three quarterbacks in the game. To others, he is overrated as a result of how many turnovers he devotes. And to a pack voting in this group, he is actually the largest trash-talking QB in the rank." He is actually heading to operate you over and speak rubbish after he runs you over," one NFC East gamer said.Allen trumped Mayfield as well as Rodgers as the most significant garbage talkers.Best of NFL Nation u2022 Rams' Knowledgeable, Fiske: Good friends from college to NFL u2022 Chargers' K, LS have enviable camp routines u2022 Cowboys' newbie LB Marist Liufau gaining leave u2022 Packers Vehicle Ness, Wyatt prepared to take upcoming step u2022 Jets positive concerning NFL's youngest RB room." [Rodgers] knows what you are actually heading to carry out before you do it, so he possesses those mind games," an NFC West gamer claimed. "He ventures out certainly there and he'll only look at you, as well as you don't know what to perform. Like, 'Why are you staring at me?' type of point." Therefore, more of an intellectual rubbish speak." Rodgers doesn't confine the ridiculing to nonverbal means, as Bears enthusiasts will definitely prove. In 2021, while he was a member of the Veggie Gulf Packers, Rodgers hollered "I still have you" at the Soldier Field crowd after scoring a touchdown. And also he was actually known to make his "rebate check" tease through 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 )Various other top vote-getters: Mahomes (11 ), Den (4) and Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud (4 ).