NFL Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings: The playoff QB edition: QBs are now more valuable than ever

The top 15 paid players in the NFL this season, in terms of average per year, play the same position.

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There's a reason the first two picks of last year's draft were quarterbacks, and the first two picks of this year's draft will be quarterbacks.

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The quarterback carousel is going to be as crazy as ever, and for good reason. If you don't have a quarterback, you're a step behind and the gap is getting harder to close.

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His departure left five active quarterbacks who have won the Super Bowl and a combined six times.

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He does have a Super Bowl appearance. He's consistently underestimated. He's in this spot because the remaining field of quarterbacks is really strong.

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He resurrected his career on a one-year deal with the Buccaneers.

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