Top 10 Best Active NFL Quarterbacks of 2020 to Build a Franchise Around

Patrick Mahomes, in my opinion, is the best of both worlds. He can run and throw. This guy is everything you want in a quarterback: talented, likable, with a true leadership personality and the ability to come in clutch. He broke several curses that had plagued Kansas City for half a century.

When you win a Super Bowl and league MVP in your first 3 seasons, there's an argument that he's Hall of Fame-worthy already. A guy with that talent is absolutely vital, and the Chiefs know it. That explains why he just got a MASSIVE PAYDAY. Almost half a billion dollars to keep him in KC through 2031. That kind of money isn't just thrown around lightly to anyone. He earned it.

Russell Wilson constantly shows his consistency. I mean, even with the Legion of Boom defense all but dead, he still finds a way to carry his team. He does have experience in the big games.

What puts him so high on the list for me is his dedication. He could make absolute mediocrity look solid. His 2019 season was phenomenal, and he was surrounded by mediocrity. He's a valuable asset to have on a team and can elevate those around him.

Lamar Jackson is the reincarnation of Michael Vick. In fact, he's Michael Vick 2.0. While he can throw, it's not his main strength. His running game is lethal. However, he's human. You beat him at his own game, you stop him dead in his tracks.

The current defending MVP has exploded in talent, and I expect it to continue. With his talent, it's only a matter of time before he gets a Super Bowl ring.

Deshaun Watson, to me, is literally carrying the Texans to being relevant as we speak. His O-line is suspect at best, and Bill O'Brien is a horrible coach. Watson himself is a magic man who can make big plays when needed.

I have a lot of respect for the guy. Honestly, he's right up there with Lamar Jackson and Pat Mahomes, leading the new generation of quarterbacks. He would be someone who could actually win a ring with a decent coach.

Drew Brees may be nearing the end of his career, but without a doubt, he'll end up in the Hall of Fame. A guy who can make the most with what he has, Brees has set numerous passing records over his career, and even now, he still has it.

Brady makes the cut because of what he's accomplished. Here's the thing about Brady. We haven't seen him play outside of Belichick's system (yet). Depending on how he does in Tampa, it will say a lot about how easily you can build around him.

I think if you give him weapons, he will be good. Obviously, Father Time is catching up to him, as it does with everyone. But in a situation where you need a game-winning drive, Brady has proven before that he is capable of doing what it takes to win. For that reason, he makes my list.

Okay, before you call me out, yes, I realize he's had injury concerns the past few years. You could almost call him Sam Bradford based on his history of injuries. But when he's healthy, he's no Sam Bradford at all. Wentz is better than Bradford could ever dream of.

He's had 3 consecutive seasons with 20+ touchdowns and only 7 interceptions, joining Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers in that club. On top of that, Wentz's 97 career touchdown passes are the ninth-most in NFL history by a QB in his first four seasons. Of the 28 signal-callers with at least 80 TD passes in their first four seasons, none have a better interception ratio than Wentz.

His injury concerns are real, however. Under the right system, he can be a dominant force to be reckoned with.

I think Ryan is deserving of a spot here because consistency is big in the NFL. Ryan, to me, isn't a top 5 QB in the league. Top 10, you can make the argument for him because he's consistent. He'll get the job done.

He has over 4,000 yards every year since 2010. He's also had to do that with an O-line on the lower end of the spectrum. Still, his 2016 and 2018 seasons were very solid.

Rodgers has begun to take a step down from where he was, but he is arguably the most talented QB in the league. Sure, he's not the most accomplished QB of all time, but he can throw the ball. Rodgers has shown that he can be clutch and win games.

He does have 2 MVPs. However, he needs weapons around him, and Green Bay has done him no justice recently by drafting Jordan Love and failing to really bring in any weapons.

I get it, people will dismiss him because he plays for the Lions. Say what you will about him and how he pads his stats and can't beat quality opponents. People will use that against Kirk Cousins, but Stafford has a significantly worse record. But hear me out.

The Lions aren't the best at utilizing his strengths. Detroit hasn't really given him a good O-line or a good running game. Stafford is a gunslinger who, if given the right tools and coaching, could actually be successful. You could put him on the Chiefs with that offense, and Stafford could actually succeed. I get that you could put almost any QB on the Chiefs, and they'd look good.

The point is that having the right coaching staff and pieces around your QB can make all the difference.