New Money Quarterbacks Are Regressing
The 2023 NFL offseason saw many NFL quarterbacks get new, big money contracts. Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, and Joe Burrow all received $250+ million this offseason. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones also received a 4-year extension. Although his total value is not in the same area as the previous 4 names. But how have those contracts fared so far? Generally… not great. Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers are 2-3 and have shown an uncanny ability to lose close games. Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals have been sluggish to start the season. Lamar Jackson has only thrown for 5 touchdowns through 5 games. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense has not looked as explosive as 2022, especially against top-tier defenses. Then there’s Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. Calling them poor on offense would be an insult to the word poor. It’s been down right offensive. New money quarterbacks are regressing seemingly.
So, new money quarterbacks are regressing? That’s not entirely true. The players are not regressing, but the pieces around them are regressing.
Look at Daniel Jones and the Giants. Their offensive line is offensive. Joe Burrow’s offensive line hasn’t been much better (Burrow also dealing with a calf injury going back to July). Lamar Jackson has actually been good this year. He is completing almost 70% of his passing attempts. And that’s with the Ravens placing in the top-10 in drops this season. I’ve thought for a long time that Justin Herbert is one of the most talented players in the league. But for whatever reason that franchise is cursed. Brandon Staley is a joke, and the Chargers need to do something about that problem ASAP. So are new money quarterbacks regressing? I’ll let you decide.