For the first time in eight years the Chicago Bears are actually a team on the hunt for a new quarterback. They rode the Jay Cutler roller coaster for a long time. Longer than some might’ve. There were some ups, plenty of downs and just all-around disappointment on both sides. Could it have worked out? Perhaps, had some thing been managed differently.
No one will ever know. After the Bears finished 3-13 it’s clear they are looking for a fresh start under center. Free agency and the trade market could be options, but the overwhelming majority feel the upcoming NFL draft is the way they must go. After all, it’s been 14 years since Chicago drafted a quarterback above the third round. They’ll have high selections in every round including the #3 overall pick.
This is the best opportunity they’ve had in a long time. It’s a matter of figuring out who their best option might be. To answer that, one must look at the two men running the show in GM Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox. Knowing their preferences and desires will make the search much easier to conduct. Among what makes up a top QB, these are attributes one or the other have mentioned over the past two years.
Accuracy
How consistently can he hit his passing targets without a missed or bad throw?
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Turnovers
Can he protect the football and not give it away, thus hurting the defense?
Red Zone Scoring
When he gets close to the end zone, does he not settle for field goals?
Sackability
Does he leave himself open too often to sacks and excessive hits?
Home vs. Away
Playing at home is fine but can he maintain the same poise in hostile environments?
Rushing Aid
Some QBs don’t need a strong running game to function. Do they?
Firepower
Which among them have that rare trait of elevating the play of those around him?
Experience
Is he raw from not playing much or can he step in fairly quick?
This article will use stats and math in each category to help determine which of the top quarterbacks in the class rank the highest. Then at the end their rankings will be tallied up and a final score determined. Whomever has the lowest score will be deemed the best Pace and Fox quarterback based on their parameters. (continue to next page from top)
