Here's a Flea Flicker look at the best divisions in the NFL based on the four quarterbacks that play in them.
8. NFC West
Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson
Arizona Cardinals: Carson Palmer
Los Angeles Rams: Jared Goff
San Francisco 49ers: Colin Kaepernnick/Blaine Gabbert
If it was solely up to the top two quarterbacks the NFC West would be one of the best. The quarterback uncertainty in Los Angeles and San Francisco put this division on the bottom. For now.
7. AFC West
San Diego Chargers: Philip Rivers
Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Smith
Oakland Raiders: Derek Carr
Denver Broncos: Paxton Lynch/Mark Sanchez/Trevor Siemian
The order of the bottom two divisions is a tossup. Both are top heavy but Derek Carr has already shown enough to separate this West division from the other. I really like the potential of Paxton Lynch so the AFC South shouldn't be this low for long.
6. AFC South
Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck
Jacksonville Jaguars: Blake Bortles
Tennessee Titans: Marcus Mariota
Houston Texans: Brock Osweiler
No other division has as much exciting potential at the quarterback position as the AFC South. For now, it's just exciting potential.
5. AFC East
New England Patriots: Tom Brady
Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill
New York Jets: Ryan Fitzpatrick
Buffalo Bills: Tyrod Taylor
Some might have this division a but higher. Tom Brady is the only proven quarterback. The other three have so many question marks surrounding them.
4. NFC East
New York Giants: Eli Manning
Dallas Cowboys: Tony Romo
Washington Redskins: Kirk Cousins
Philadelphia Eagles: Sam Bradford
Personally, I'd rather see the Eagles wing it with rookie Carson Wentz. If Tony Romo can stay healthy and Kirk Cousins can play at least as well he did last year this ranking might be a little low.
3. NFC North
Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers
Minnesota Vikings: Teddy Bridgewater
Chicago Bears: Jay Cutler
Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford
Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback in the league. I have fewer concerns about Teddy Bridgewater than most. Jay Cutler and Matthew Stafford at their best can move this division of quarterback a spot or two higher. They are among the most talented throwers in the league. Unfortunately, they can be wildly inconsistent.
2. AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger
Baltimore Ravens: Joe Flacco
Cincinnati Bengals: Andy Dalton
Cleveland Browns: Robert Griffin III
Ben Roethlisberger is one of the best. Joe Flacco is in the top third and one of the best playoff quarterbacks. Andy Dalton is terrific in the regular season. If he could lead his team to a playoff win or two he might move to the elite level. Robert Griffin III is the only quarterback question mark in this division. Maybe Browns head coach Hue Jackson can bring out all of that natural talent.
1. NFC South
Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton
New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees
Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jameis Winston
It's strange to think that Drew Brees might be the weak link in this division. He's in the twilight of his career but he can still fling the football with the best for another season or two. Cam Newton is the reigning league MVP. Matt Ryan and the Falcons have had a couple rough seasons but he's still one of the better quarterback in the league. Especially in the final minutes with the game on the line. Jameis Winston showed that he's more than ready for the league in his rookie season.
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