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Where Raiders QB Derek Carr ranks in the NFL after free agency

By Jason Willis

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders greets Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs before the game at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders greets Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs before the game at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Ranking every starting quarterback in the NFL after 2022 Free Agency

7. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. QB. . Lamar Jackson. 26

Lamar Jackson is one of the most exciting players in the NFL when healthy. Not only that, but he is also one of the most valuable. 7-5 under Lamar Jackson’s watch, they were 1-4 without him. Already having won an MVP in his young career, he is the engine that makes the Ravens’ offense go. Without him, for a full season, they very likely would have a top-five pick.

Now it was not all perfect for the young star in 2021. While he did throw for 2,882 yards and sixteen touchdowns in twelve games, he also threw thirteen interceptions. That total was by far the most in his young career. He did, however, rush for an incredible 767 yards over that time frame proving his dual-threat prowess.

No team dealt with more injuries than the Baltimore Ravens in 2021. With their top two running backs out, key members of the offensive line, and several wide receivers, it was a tough year for Lamar Jackson. If the injuries can hold off slightly in 2022, Lamar Jackson will once again show the NFL his elite talent.

BEREA, OHIO – MARCH 25: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns is introduced by general manager Andrew Berry (L) and head coach Kevin Stefanski during a press conference at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
BEREA, OHIO – MARCH 25: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns is introduced by general manager Andrew Berry (L) and head coach Kevin Stefanski during a press conference at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) /

Ranking every starting quarterback in the NFL after 2022 Free Agency

Pick Analysis. . 6. 53. player. Scouting Report. QB. DeshaunWatson

Easily the most shocking move of the off-season, former Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson was traded to the Cleveland Browns. Of course, the only reason he was traded at all is due to his legal situation. This is the same thing that caused him to miss all of the 2021 season after an incredible 2020 season where he led the league in passing yards.

After another year of mediocrity with Baker Mayfield in 2021, the Browns knew they had to move on to maximize the talent currently on the roster. Of course, Mayfield was not a bad player, he just wasn’t an elite player. Watson however, definitely is. In 2020, he was arguably a top-three quarterback in the entire NFL.

Not only did they make a move to trade for Watson, but Cleveland also added former Pro Bowl wideout Amari Cooper from the Cowboys. This combined with the stout running game of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt gives the Browns one of the most dangerous offenses in the entire NFL. While Watson may have some rust to clean off early in 2022, the Browns will be dangerous once he gets going again.

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