Ranking all 16 NFC starting Quarterbacks

Dec 28, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The addition of Nick Foles to the Rams roster this spring has inspired us to take a look at the bigger picture in the NFC and see just how things stack up at the quarterback position. Let’s take a look at the position as it ranks 16-1.

#16 Robert Griffin III – Washington Redskins

Robert Griffin had himself a rookie season for the ages. Griffin came in as the second overall pick in the 2012 draft and lived up to the hype. He would pass for 3,200 yards and 20 touchdowns. He added another 815 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on the ground. These numbers would earn him 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. However, it has been a steep decline since then. Riddled with injuries and poor play Griffin has strung together two sub-par years in 2013 and 2014. Combine that with a poor relationships with head coach Jay Gruden and his staff and you have the weakest quarterback in the conference.

Jun 16, 2015; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) practices during minicamp at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

#15 Jameis Winston – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Winston lands toward the bottom of our list by default. He simply hasn’t proven anything at the NFL level. Quarterback is the most difficult and important position in the league and cannot be taken lightly. Winston will have his opportunities as the presumed starter in Tampa Bay, but he will need to take full advantage of those opportunities to rise in the rankings. Winston was the first overall selection of this years draft and was deemed the most pro-ready quarterback since Andrew Luck. Winston threw for almost 8,000 yards in just two seasons with Florida State, and 65 touchdowns. With incredible accuracy, completion percentage of 66% through two seasons, it’s easy to see why he was so highly rated. Tampa Bay picked first for a reason, they were the worst team in football last year. They will need to improve in all aspects of the game to be successful in 2015 and that starts with Winston.