We can subscribe to theories. We can hear them constantly, but that doesn’t mean they are all true. Every once in a while, we have all locked into some nonsense. Remember when people used to tell you that Jalen Hurts didn’t care about Pro Bowls, money, and endorsements? How is that working out? From where we’re sitting, it appears from our vantage point that the Philadelphia Eagles QB1 is settling into superstardom nicely.

We aren’t complaining. Make your money Jalen! The NFL is a fickle monster, One never knows when the ride one experiences may end.

You see, when guys sit at the negotiating table to hammer out extensions, wins and losses are more important, but you can best believe every agent is aware of how many Pro Bowls and postseason awards their guys have won. Every accolade can add a few more zeros to that next contract.

Players are aware of their value. Again, there is nothing wrong with that. If you don’t believe us, see how they react when EA’s Madden NFL game gives them a speed rating that is too slow.

Players also crave the respect of their peers. That’s why the annual NFL Top 100 Players ranking is so intriguing. The results are determined by players’ votes, so how about we park here and ask a question?

Who do the current NFL stars see as the top signal-callers in the game?

Guess where Jalen Hurts ranks among the game’s top NFL quarterbacks on a list comprised of his peers’ votes.

You’ve probably heard by now that Tyreek Hill topped the most recent NFL Top 100 Players of 2024 ranking. There has been debate, but we instead offer congratulations. Again, these guys have a right to their opinions. That’s what makes the ranking so unique and interesting.

16 QBs earned a spot on the list. Trevor Lawrence (94), Aaron Rodgers (92), Kirk Cousins (81), Justin Herbert (75), Jared Goff (48th), and Matthew Stafford (42nd) were all named during the course of the countdown.

Ten QBs landed among the top 40 players. Here’s a look at who the players voted on as being the best of the best. In parentheses, we have included their overall ranking.

10. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (39th overall)

Two of Joe Burrow’s first four seasons have concluded prematurely because of injury. There’s no denying he’s among the best when healthy though. We have no issue with him being included.

9. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (36th overall)

Tua Tagovailoa has battled injuries also. There is something here though. How high he can soar has yet to be determined, but again, we have no issues with his inclusion.

8. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (34th overall)

The Packers fans have all the luck. They get to enjoy Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers? If that isn’t enough to stoke the fires of jealousy, it’s beginning to look like Jordan Love will be good for a long time too.

7. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers (28th overall)

Call him great or the beneficiary of being coached by an elite offensive mind and being surrounded by great talent. We can agree to disagree on that, but here’s another theory about the Purdy dilemma. If everyone could do what he does, everyone would do it.

6. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (20th overall)

Things couldn’t have gotten off to a hotter start for Houston’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. If he stays the course, he might be remembered as one of the greats.

But, here’s a question that needs to be asked. What in the heck must the Carolina Panthers think after passing on him and making Bryce Young the first overall selection? They easily could have taken Stroud during the 2023 NFL Draft.

5. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (16th overall)

Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott are compared for obvious reasons. Both have their supporters and doubters. Both are starting quarterbacks for two of the more popular teams in the NFL.

Then, there’s also the angle of them being starting quarterbacks for two longtime rivals in the NFC East.

4. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (15th overall)

Check our history. We have criticized Jalen Hurts when need be, but we have never doubted his potential. We have always believed him to be one of the game’s great young signal-callers, and it appears his peers agree with that.

He’s also ranked ahead of the guy in Dallas if you’re paying attention.

3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (12th overall)

Sure, Josh Allen turns the ball over far too often. We all know that, but pound for pound and throw for throw, who else has more physical talent than this guy?

2. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (fourth overall)

The man some believe to be the game’s best player lands as the second best QB on a list voted on by the players. There’s no telling how much Patrick Mahomes may have accomplished by the time he hangs his cleats up, but for bow, he’ll have to play second-fiddle to the reigning NFL MVP.

1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (second overall)

No one will complain about Lamar Jackson being named as one of the NFL’s top three gunslingers on any list. Might he raise the Vince Lombardi Trophy one day? That’s one of a few things his resume is missing because it’s hard to find flaw with how he plays the game.