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The 2024 NFL offseason saw plenty of big names swap places at the most important spots: coach and quarterback. In fact, 12 different teams — almost 40% of the league — are set to open the new season with a new pairing there.
So which new duo is most promising? We’re ranking all 12 as the summer draws near. A few clarifiers:
A team needs just one new starting quarterback or coach to qualify (i.e. Justin Herbert has been the Los Angeles Chargers’ signal-caller for four years, but he’s paired with Jim Harbaugh for the first time). Last year, for reference, there were three teams to have both. This year, there are four.Who qualifies as a “new” quarterback? Any projected starter who didn’t start Week 1 or multiple games for his team the year prior.We’re ranking duos, not their respective teams. That said, quarterback-coach duos can be a good indicator of a team’s standing. Chances are, if your favorite team’s pairing is high on the list, they’re better positioned to overcome other weaknesses on the roster.
Now let’s get to it:
*New on team
Brissett is well regarded as a spot starter, showing a steady hand in unsteady situations. He’s also never posted a winning record in a top role. His conservative approach may pair well with Mayo’s defensive direction, but the ceiling feels inherently low here, which just makes No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye all the more intriguing. Could he take over sooner rather than later?
Pierce has already earned rave internal reviews for restoring the Raiders’ culture, but we’ve only seen him lead nine games as interim coach, and he’s working with the definition of an “in-progress” quarterback situation: Whether it’s the gutsy journeyman Minshew or the old-school young incumbent Aidan O’Connell, Las Vegas once again feels as if it’s treading water under center.
10. Broncos: Bo Nix (QB)*, Sean Payton (HC)
The rookie Nix isn’t guaranteed the Week 1 gig, but…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-06-04 12:06:35
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