RANKING THE BROWNS FREE AGENT & TRADE OPTIONS AT QB

[@QuincyCarrier]

young QBs list didn’t render here is the list for QBs under 30 Younger QBs #1 Sam Darnold #2-JJ McCarthy (trade) After this point you must pair with a VET STARTER #3- GAP #4 - GAP #5 Kyle Trask #6 Justin Fields #7 Malik Willis (trade) ---- #8- GAP #9 -GAP #10 Trey Lance #11 Drew Lock #12 GAP #13 Mac Jones #14 Zack Wilson

[@LukeL.77]

no Joe Milton?

[@traci635]

Pretty through list.....

[@joshsmith8270]

Why no Fields on the list?

[@CC-dd4ll]

He sucks, was free, not a great pocket passer, the Browns want to throw the football 35 times a game, who is Pittsburg’s QB next year? (I think it could be him due to Wilson’s end of the year shortcomings) Must I keep going?

[@JohnSwidas-dj6lz]

Because he can’t run our scheme. We found that out with watson

[@QuincyCarrier]

I had him on the list must have slipped my mind while recording so I didn’t speak on it much my apologies but I’d have him at #6 he’s a good athlete and has good arm talent but his processing leaves a lot to be desired in this offense

[@nattimac36]

17:20

[@DanIsHuman]

@@QuincyCarrier I kinda agree, he's had some of his better years in both Pittsburgh and Chicago. He's finally developed into a decent QB I think he was expected to be when he drafted.

[@zacharywalls1531]

I know this was posted before the playoff game, but I don’t see Darnold being expensive anymore 😂

[@JordTheeNord]

That awful play last 2 weeks probably costed him tens of millions. Everyone realizes he's a fraud now that was carried by an elite Vikings squad.

[@devinrussell2303]

I hadn't seen him play all year until last night. He looks like I remember - terrible!

[@TheMemeSheriff]

Putting my king Jacoby Brissett below Daniel Jones is criminal. And I know i tout him a lot (pretty sure his name is in like 80% of my comments) but you look at his offensive numbers in Cleveland and they were solid, and plus Brissett is statistically one of the safest QBs in the league. Really all i want out of a qb 🙃

[@guitarplayer6565]

The quarterback with the dragon tattoo

[@GRASSNBASS]

Let’s just do whatever Kevin likes. Like you said 👏

[@queblue7153]

Aaron Rodgers is probably the last guy I’d want on our team. With that said if he were to play at a level closer to Green Bay than this past year, he would provide the chance even if it’s a 20 percent chance, to have a rally really good team.

[@Mundasdf]

What about Joe Milton III? Played one game and looked good, (yes against a Bills team resting starters) but if we are trying to go back to the old norm he looked competent in a van pelt offense. Young, good upside, cheap. I think my ideal is Kirk / Darnold (if he’s around 15-25 mil a year primarily incentive based), Milton / Trask, and Dart (any qb they like in draft 3rd and later) late 3rd or after. Much love keep up the great work!

[@Always_Never]

He's not a FA, then again neither is Rodgers or Cousins...if you look at true FA QBs...the list is bleak, like Mariota is one of the top FA QBs with Fields

[@bigredracingdog466]

2:26 My theory on Kirk Cousins in 2024 is that he ran out of gas mid-season. He was fairly effective until then. He tore his Achilles in the middle of the 2023 season which had to affect his conditioning. Every player who has done an Achilles, and I speak from personal experience, does better the SECOND year back, Grant Delpit for example. I would sign him and wouldn't look back. Draft a couple QB prospects in the 2nd and 6th and go into the season in better shape than 2024.

[@OptimistPrime22]

In other words, we're looking in the "lost & found" for a bridge QB to last the next year or so 😂.

[@Meowmeow0506]

Seeing Arod on this thumbnail gave me a aneurism. The people who want to avoid the Shedeur Sanders/Deion drama, should want to stay even more away from Arod than those two lol.

[@GreenEyedRogue]

Ayahuasca, bro? Let's go sit in the dark for week...

[@GreenEyedRogue]

Cooper Rush. He's reliable, he protects the ball and he can be had on a two year deal for 5-6 million--waaaay cheaper than Cousins, Darnold or Wilson And there's no surprise or bitterness when we draft someone next year to sit behind him.

[@shsltrash820]

I would put cooper rush higher up the list tbh. Overall 9-5 win loss record, 12 touchdowns and 5 picks this year. he’s a solid game manager who keeps the ball safe. You can plug him into your system and he can execute. Hes not flashy, he’s not impressive, but he can get the job done. If the teams good enough he can win you some games. And that’s all the browns really need. The biggest weakness we had this year was Watson unable to get the ball to his weapons, and Winston’s interceptions, neither are something cooper rush is particularly known for having an issue with. If you can play good defense and run the ball, rush can distribute the ball to the playmakers adequately. He won’t be good enough for the browns to compete in the Super Bowl, but unless you’re actively trying to tank he’s honestly not any worse than any other option tbh. Has a better resume as a backup/spot starter than most of the other hand me down qbs out there right now.

[@James-e3m4x]

Baker I believe threw the most TDs this year also threw picks he was offensive player of the week a couple times this season he’ll be ranked in the top 15 QBs in the NFL again this year.

[@Lshawn]

Baker also cost the Bucs the wildcard win. Baker being Baker

[@SleeperGuy23]

@@Lshawn Idk, I'm not one of those still pining after Baker so I don't have rose colored glasses but that fumble is a freak accident and not like a normal Baker lows game because he played really well

[@Lshawn]

@SleeperGuy23 putting up stats in a game and losing at the end is just as bad as Mike Tomlin going above .500 every year but not winning playoff games in 5+ years

[@Elfinskate]

Sammy D looked rough last night under all that pressure

[@mikeburkholder7063]

Dude I just looked at next year schedule on teams will play and we’re in trouble if we go into next season without a competent qb.

[@ToriLoud]

What do you think about Joe Milton? Ran a similar offense week 18 against the Bills 2’s and look like a legit guy? Would love to hear what you think

[@romuluspunz4910]

I haven’t heard you talk about him in depth in a couple of weeks, but do you like Travis hunter? I like him a lot. With the browns most likely moving off of Greg newsome, I think it’s possible that the browns would pick him. I also think you should give us your early big board.

[@jasonheard9407]

Yo Q , you’re one of my favorite guys. Don’t change what got you here. I actually like the jazz intro. I hope it’s not influenced is what I’m saying.

[@JordTheeNord]

I think Jimmy Garoppolo has always gotten too much hate and could be a nice buy low. He's always moved the ball very well his 8.2 yards per pass attempt is 3rd all time, his passer rating is 10th all time and his 43-21 record is great. Him or Kirk Cousins would be my choice if we go free agent route. Also for your young guys' rankings I also think Mac Jones gets too much hate too. I think he fits the Stefanski system well I think his floor is high quality backup and his ceiling is Kirk Cousins.

[@jahsoul357]

Jimmy G hasn't really gotten hate. It's just more know and understand that he benefitted more by coaching and what was around him than the inverse. The reason why a lot of QB discussions in the Browns situation is "bad," is because the questions is never asked. "What would any of these QBs done as a member of the 2024 Browns?" How can you be an upgrade when your situation wasn't the same? Majority of the quarterbacks would probably fall flat running Dorsey's system, behind that O-line, with no run game, and the defense giving up big plays. If you bring up "Stefanski's system," that shows that coaching was a bigger issue than folks want to admit because Winston has been top 5 in play-action passing since being drafted (better than Cousins, Goff, Darnold, Mahomes Geno, Burrow, Allen, Baker, etc.) and Zappe is pretty good in play-action too, based on what he did in NE.

[@JordTheeNord]

@@jahsoul357 Jimmy getting the matra of 'carried by a great situation not that good' sounds earily similar to Jared Goff when he first got traded to the Lions. Not saying he's going to become Jared Goff but we're not looking for Jared Goff just someone to hold down the fort next year or two. Jimmy's career was derailed due to injuries more than anything. If you are a pocket qb who excels at play action I think this is a decent situation for you. Jerry Jeudy looked great at times and Stefanski even had Jameis looking great for a while (frankly he shouldn't have gotten benched for DTR or Zappe but we're tanking so I guess it's fine). Stefanski is on the hot seat next year but I think his system not working for bums like Watson and DTR is understandable.

[@jahsoul357]

@@JordTheeNord Here is the thing; the Lions have one of the best O-lines in the NFL, Aman-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are his primary receivers, Sam LaPorta is his TE, and he is handing the ball off to David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs with one of the best offensive minds in the NFL drawing and calling up plays. Goff is most definitely being carried. I'm not saying it like it is a bad thing because all successful QBs in the NFL benefit from it. With Jimmy, injuries played a part in his time with the 49ers but with the Raiders, he was just flat out bad. I believe that if yall actually ran Stefanski's offense this season, it actually would have went a lot differently. Yall ran that Dorsey/Stef hybrid mess that was built for DW4. Does DW4 perform better if Dorsey was actually calling plays for him? The world will never know but Winston wasn't a scheme fit for that and when Watson went down, instead of going back to what he does, he handed off playcalling to Dorsey. That whole situation just never made sense, especially when you consider that Winston is all-time elite at play-action and Zappe was really good at it as well.

[@JordTheeNord]

@@jahsoul357 Agreed last year was a complete trainwreck on offense and Stefanski gets one year to prove that without Watson's stank looming over the teams he can get them competitive again. Yeah that Raiders year was pretty bad for Garoppolo but I don't think that is who he is now I think he can improve on those numbers in the right system. My biggest worry is that Garoppolo is someone you don't want throwing 40 times a game and now that Chubb may never be the same player and this offensive line has regressed it may not work out but I could make that argument for most of these free agent qbs. They wouldn't be free agents if they could carry games on their back.

[@jahsoul357]

@@JordTheeNord Honestly, the only QB that I trust to throw 40 times a game is Drew Brees (LOL), and more often than not, him passing that many times meant our team was jacked up in one way or another. Most of those seasons were .500 or below. I'm a firm believer of a balanced offense benefitting the QB. The problem yall ran into was Dorsey and the run game. His pass game was great but because yall couldn't run the ball, passing became way too predictable. With the Rees announcement, it will be interesting.

[@DK-BayBay]

After looking at these options, I rather draft a qb at 2 than waste my time watching one-two of these qbs play for the Browns.

[@James-e3m4x]

Yea I watched Baker in the playoffs he had a good game made one mistake not sure it was his mistake.Threw a couple TDs no picks he had his team in the game the whole game.

[@HungOnAWire]

Take a flyer on Jacoby Brisset, Fields or Jones are my choices, if the price is right. Nobody coming off of major injuries for me. I think the above listed guys could be ok, maybe with the right talent around them and in the right offense. I wouldn’t expect them to be world beaters, just ok. Maybe one of them could be a good surprise. We’ll see if it happens.

[@traci635]

Trask and Flacco with Fields as another possible stop gap, depending on what QB the Browns might draft.....Zappe for the practice Squad....just hope we have seen the last of DTR .....

[@BilliamHraback]

Sam Arnold is the pick by a mile. I am tired of Jacoby Brissett who's a bridge QB who will bridge us from 3-14 to 6-11. I like Justin Fields and would give him a shot along with an old vet like Cousins or Flacco. I would also watch what happens with Brock Purdy in San Francisco, who comps favorably to former Browns and NFL MVP, Brian Sipe because the 49ers may try to move him before the draft. I believe Jaxon Dart has the best long term upside of all the QB's in this class and be had in the late 2nd or 3rd round.

[@Chefbriank]

OK Q, new plan as of halftime of monday night game!!! Browns trade 2nd over-all pick and a third round 2nd pick and Greg Newsome to Tennessee for thier 1st overall, because Titans know what your up to you have to add a cornerback, then trade that first over-all to Dallas for thier first (12th) and second round (44th) picks and Dak Prescott. So Shadeur can play with his Dad when Deion becomes the new HC of the Cowboys only if the Cowboys draft Shadeur.... That leaves us with Cowboys first rounde (12th), 2 seconds (Ours 34th and Cowboys 44th) and I think we still have one 3rd rounder from Buffalo (Amari Cooper trade) and all the rest of ours plus an extra 5th and a couple extra 6th rounders. We take best player or Colorado reciever/DB or Carter (if available) in first and in second address needs, then Cam Skataboo in 3rd and Hope Will Howard lasts till 4th round. Andrew Berry Step off Dude Chef got this!!! LOL

[@DarrellRevok]

Carson Wentz should be available

[@wolfc7280]

If they're looking for a franchise QB in the 2026 draft and not in 2025. What incentive do they have in bringing in a guy that could potentially get them to a mediocre season? That would take them out of the top ten and make it harder to move up in the draft order. Thanks for all the content Q.

[@forceman4795]

Stop all your vets from revolting and deciding they all want to leave

[@wolfc7280]

@forceman4795 that's a potential issue, but the reality of the situation is more complicated.

[@forceman4795]

@@wolfc7280 throw on top of that you need to have at least a decent season for Jimmy to not blow the building up that would be exactly why. Next year there’s gonna be 5 or 6 guys that could be taken in the first which means the price to get one might not be nearly as high with them all being viewed as better then this class by most people

[@wolfc7280]

@forceman4795 I could see them taking a gamble this year trading #2 pick to a team like the Pats, Raiders, or Jets for their 2026 1st round pick. Gambling that they're going to have a bad 2025 season.

[@forceman4795]

@@wolfc7280 Raiders or Jets are the teams silly enough to do it particularly the Raiders and there seeming fascination with Sheduer and you grab the picks and run.

[@Duskbleu]

After the Lions and and Rams game,Darnold is on sale now

[@kevinerbs2778]

Poor guy was seeing ghost again.

[@DanaLoewy-g6w]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! Just a quick off-topic question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (air carpet target dish off jeans toilet sweet piano spoil fruit essay). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@mjchillemi8139]

Kirk Cousins is the Drew Brees of Andy Daltons.

[@Fjigg]

I'm gonna tell ya'll this RIGHT NOW.........COUSINS and/or RODGERS are NOT the ANSWER!!!!!! Darnold will not be available.

[@Chefbriank]

Sam "I AM" Darnold sucks if your watching him get his butt sacked 7 times by the Rams! with wide open recievers!!!

[@TJO18]

@@Chefbriank 9 sacks for 9 points lol

[@mjchillemi8139]

I would put Zach Wilson hire if only because of what we saw out of Darnold and Geno after they left the Jets

[@jonneace54]

Would you be interested in browning doubt bengals trade in division but if it’s a later round pick?

[@OldManDrizzt]

This would be a long shot. But if they like JJ better than Ward and Sanders what about trading with Giants or Raiders to get more picks than use that pick for JJ while adding extra high level picks on top of it? I dont think Vikings would trade him and Carter would be hard to pass up, but this might be the best option in terms of young QB. JJ seems like a perfect young QB for Stefanskis system and to mold.

[@stoolerhatersmith9415]

I say Cousins,Fields, D. Jones,Flacco, Rodgers, Winston. I still try to draft Dart or Ewers in the 2nd round and sign 1 of the above 6 veteran qbs for 2 yrs. Hope the rookie can catch on over the next 2 yrs.

[@wwz1011]

Agree, Cousins is the best choice. After that, Daniel Jones is a reasonable choice. Since we are likely cleaning out the entire QB room, I might add Mac Jones or Justin Fields to the room.

[@mojowebs]

Jimmy G and Joe Flacco would be my top two from that list. Bridge only.

[@roc8534]

What about the backup quarterback that New England played in the last game of the season

[@WSkeezer]

What about trying to get Carr due to NO huge cap issues?

[@damerey5232]

Just curious is there like zero way of trading for kyler or herbert? In terms of money wise cuz watson? If so would you be interested?

[@sparQ_24]

"Hey whats...."

[@gjc7993]

What could stefanski do with a guy like Zach Wilson? Could he be a possible option with kirko starting and maybe drafting a QB or 2?

[@basher5107]

How about Brissett and Flacco or Cousins don’t rely on one backup have two atleast for the 25 campaign.

[@damerey5232]

If kirk is what flacco was but less turnovers that would be perfect

[@shanepomeroy-ward9815]

JJ for the 2nd round pick if fit seems win win? Abdul Carter 1st round, JJ as pseudo 2nd round, immediately better team

[@randycantwell1275]

1000000% its Kirko. Not even close. The system , the year removed from injury , the pricetag.

[@abluv13]

So could we get Dax and the 12th for #2 pick

[@jasonwallace8500]

The second tier qbs are actually better prospects this year

[@terrbear5086]

Sam Darnold is back on the menu! I'd take him over Cousins all day every day.

[@basher5107]

This is nothing new,as an old timer I remember when we had an average QB holding down the fort till we picked up Kosar. As great as Bernie became in his first year he was average but we had Byner and Mack both put up thousand yard seasons and we somehow made the playoffs at 8-8 and we lost to Miami but we ended up in the playoffs from 85 till 91 my best years as a Browns fan. Hopefully we get better Or atleast consistent.

[@StepBro1169]

Whoever we bring in I think our QB room need to look like. 1. Veteran 2. Younger QB who sat on a bench last year i.e Lance, fields Willis and 3. A Rookie to develop (Not Will Howard) he gets carried by 5 Stars

[@guitarplayer6565]

If the browns get Russell Wilson I will burn my gear and become a lions fan

[@kiaadams104]

Keep Jameis. Draft a young stud RB and fix the O line. Go back to KS offense and play calling. Spam the ball to Jerry Juedy. All game, every play. Pray for better results.

[@aaronmathews9636]

I’d love to see jones compete against watson and watson fail.

[@nhennessy6434]

Darnold Tier 3? He just threw for 4500 yards, completed 70 percent of his passes, threw for 40 tds, and led his team to a 14-3 season! Even if that's the first year, it places him in Tier 2 and couple more seasons like it makes him easily a top 5, Tier 1 QB, especially since he's only 27 YO. I'd roll the dice on him over anyone else available this year including Ward, Sanders, and the McCarthy. And if we could get him for $30 Million, and could find the room, given his fluidity in Minnesota's Stefanski-esque offense, I'd say it would be criminal of Berry to not jump on that option. Of course, he won't be available, and wouldn't sign here if he were.

[@basher5107]

One season makes the man?

[@bryceholt7105]

Quincy, any interest in Tanner McKee? I’ve heard his name thrown around

[@Bigbt-jo4wo]

Let’s go out n get Zach Wilson

[@bobwhite2]

Really can’t imagine in a wildest fantasy any QB going to Cleveland. Cleveland is a silent joke, again.

[@En_Pissant]

Easton Stick

[@thelowroad216]

Winston Wentz Cousins

[@Lucky_feather27]

They are drafting a QB. We all know it

[@derrickgraybill2097]

What are your thoughts on trading for Jimmy G

[@James-e3m4x]

I’m tired of hearing about Brissett also he won very few games here he’s always been a backup.Daniel Jones is interesting he has the physical tools to be good he’s always been with the Giants he might be better than we think.

[@Rubsumlotion]

Darnold price just went DOWN

[@Mark12286]

Bro im weak...I've herd you dog kirko for years with and with out Colb....lol now hes #1 on your list? Lmfaoo but I get it...he's mine too for kev... I can tell u really believe in Kevin like I do...its a shame we've had such bad coaching that kev has been our best since 99.....but the best is better than the worse... and I still believe in kev! Bring krik and run a good year with myles...who knows sky's the limit!!

[@philstrouble2284]

No fields ? Tf lll

[@jeffreychampion1149]

I don't see Fields fading Kevin's offense

[@MatthewKulpa]

What about Justin fields??

[@mikeburkholder7063]

I’m a buckeye fan “go bucks”. But I want nothing to do with fields. Give me Kurt all day long with stefanskie

[@mikeburkholder7063]

I’m a buckeye fan “go bucks”. But I want nothing to do with fields. Give me Kurt all day long with stefanskie offense and a good defense

[@glenncoffee4105]

Cousins or Brissett would be what I would want to see. Rodgers too old and all the baggage so no thanks. Jones never any good, so forget that. Many of rest would bring things I would not want to train future franchise QB (which we may draft in 2026 vs. 2025 per posts/discussions). Would rather do without than bring baggage. Fields a consideration too, but assume you omitted due to scheme fit (the the Kevin old system style QB).

[@JdWalker-o6w]

Russell Wilson? Really Q

[@AJM19963]

How bout dak when deion goes to coach the cowboys

[@gabeperry8249]

Lmfao imagine

[@philstrouble2284]

@@gabeperry8249there’s rumors lol and they will trade for #2 or #1 to draft his kid

[@calvinrogers1210]

Justin Fields

[@BrownsBacker]

I hope everyone keeps trashing and doubting Kirk Cousins...he'll be cheaper that way.

[@kennethhighsmith5685]

Kurt Cousins is garbage and over the hill. Sam Darnold is playing like a scrub right now. No more retreads that can't play. I don't care where they get one, but there is someone out there that can play Quarterback in the NFL at a competitive level.

[@forceman4795]

3rd for JJ after he just got drafted in the top 10 is slightly crazy. While also being considered a better prospect then both these QBs. An ACL tear is so different compared to so many other options. If you could trade down with the Raiders and trade that pick for JJ it shows they think he can be a franchise guy and the Vikings get good value back to compete now.

[@terrymccain2039]

Jameis

[@andrewb7611]

I THINK QUINCY CARRIER REALLY WANTS A SANDERS/RODGERS BROWNS QB ROOM! THAT WOULD BE A BROWNS TYPE OF MOVE!

[@davidkoon767]

6 wins

[@richardfish8379]

oh 4 c stakes stop if i watch u. i know enuff to know that this is suupid b smack get jabcolby and dobbs and start winston.

[@10ktae]

Daniel jones is god awful. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@victorgrimes883]

Did you see baker Mayfield he was classic baker that’s why we got rid of him one and done ok Baker Bros

[@johntaylor8522]

Dude he got his team to the playoffs...we won 3 games....think about it Baker Hater.

[@bennyfrank5262]

@@johntaylor8522lol

[@chrissteiner3963]

Sam darnold is trash

[@jahsoul357]

Folks get so caught up on stats that everything outside of the position is never observed. -KOC scheme is legit and he actually puts the QB in position to succeed -The Vikings are a much better team than the Browns on both the offensive and defensive side -The Vikings played an easy schedule this season The problem with analyzing QB is most don't approach it from a big picture perspective. Sam Darnold in the offense that the Browns had this season, with the offensive line the Brown had, and the lack of a run game would have been trash. Dude was sacked 9 times and the Vikings have one of the better offensive lines in the NFL. What in the world would he have done with what yall put together this season. People so worried about QB and ignore that the coaching was the biggest issue for the Browns this season...

[@gabeperry8249]

I have a sinking suspicion Aaron Rodgers is going to be the starting qb of the browns in August :-/

[@mattbegg5445]

As a bridge qb, sure. Sign a guy or two and draft a guy or two. Cast a wide net. Something like Rogers, keanum and sanders. Or Cousins, McCarthy and Dart. Something like that wouldnt be so bad imo.

[@TreyMyers-ix4im]

Bro is gonna have Kevin do ayahuasca

[@gabeperry8249]

@@mattbegg5445I’m pro get a dude like Will Howard in the back of the 3rd and develop him into the long term backup. My dream would be Rodgers,Trask,Howard ngl

[@TellthetruthIthurts]

I'd take Mitchell Trubisky or Justin Feilds over every QB on your list. Mitch would ball out for the home team. He's had an opportunity to sit behind a great QB the past few years, and he's looking for a shot.

[@gabeperry8249]

@@TellthetruthIthurtsas much as I’d like to trust your opinion; it’s up to Kevin, and I think my scenario aligns with what he wants.

[@J.Carter-dx6wx]

Anthony Richardson from the Colts.

[@Gee-status]

Cousins is a bum so is Wilson draft a qb at 2

[@angeloalimstowers4238]

Is Justin FIELDS A FREE AGENT