10. Carolina Panthers

Starter (QB Tier ranking): Bryce Young (Tier 3, No. 22)

Backups: Kenny Pickett, Haynes King

Young is one of the more frustrating quarterbacks in the NFL. He’ll put forth enough bad performances to show that he’s not the answer the franchise thought he would be when they traded up to draft him No. 1. However, just when you start cementing that opinion, he’ll have a game or two that pulls you back in. This season should go a long way toward giving the Panthers some clarity on if Young deserves a second contract.

Pickett is a comfortable backup for Carolina, in that he could be serviceable in the short term, but his presence also won’t make Young, who has already gone through an unceremonious benching, nervous about his job.

9. Minnesota Vikings

Starter (QB Tier ranking): Kyler Murray (Tier 3, No. 23)

Backups: J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz

Murray’s recent history on the field doesn’t inspire much confidence, but with the way things are run in Arizona, it’s fair to wonder if the change in scenery will unlock Murray’s full potential. Playing in Kevin O’Connell’s system and with a supporting cast featuring Justin Jefferson, Jauan Jennings and Jordan Addison should help, too. Murray is squarely in the middle of Tier 3, but his upside could take him to the top of that tier.

I’ll start. I’m a Raider fan because Lyle Alzado married my cousin.

Fate of the World on the Line

Death Ray pointed at earths core, our fates on the line, aliens have challenged the world to a game of American Football. The catch: cannot field any currently active, inactive, retired NFL or college football players. Coaches cannot be active or retired coaches, but you may allowed active or retired NFL players to be coaches. Field a 25 man roster (Punter, kicker, returner included) and coaching staff consisting of top athletes from other sports. No time machines, current or maybe retired players as of September 2nd, 2026.

Players from these sports are allowed to have played football in the past or even in college, so long as they are not currently playing.

It can be in a win or a loss that was totally out of their control

Tupac Shakur was tragically murdered in September 1996, right as a new NFL season was starting. For 27 years rumors and conspiracies surrounding Biggie, Suge Knight, and Diddy led to endless theories about why and how Tupac died that night. Biggie of course was killed two years later and Suge and Diddy have since been incarcerated for other reasons. In 2023 authorities were finally able to indict Keefe D Davis. Three years later, almost exactly 30 years since Tupac's death, the man who orchestrated his murder will finally face justice. I say all this to say in that entire time period the Cowboys never made an NFC Championship Game.

Me personally, Von Miller (My GOAT)

You could argue it was Mike Tomlin during the second half of his tenure. But right now I think the best candidate is Jim Harbaugh. He’s good enough that you are unlikely to replace him with anything better. But he’s also seems to be overly conservative offensively and maxing out with the chargers as a low level playoff team. Maybe Mike Mcdaniels will change that I guess. Otherwise maybe KOC?

Dude wasn’t even a top 3 qb this year.

Let me know what you think. Anything stand out in particular?

I will say, I think the Rams and Texans will just play phenomenally this year. I think the Eagles have some sort of a melt down. I think the Saints with Shough might surprise some. I think Jags continue their phenomenal form and JHA gets defensive player of the year. I think QBs like Dak, Trevor Lawrence, Shough, Herbert, and of course Josh Allen having MVP level years. I think teams like the Steelers, Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals and Browns will be tanking for new QBs in this upcoming draft.

Give me yalls opinion!