Best Young NFL Quarterbacks on the Come Up
These guys are the next wave of franchise signal callers.
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These NFL QBs Are on the Come Up - Russell Wilson, Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick might come to mind first when discussing the best young quarterbacks in the NFL. However, there’s a new wave of mostly 26-and-under QBs who are on the come up. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is just one out the bunch. Foles, 25, has shown early this year that his 2013 stats weren’t any fluke, considering the 331 yards and one touchdown he threw for in the Eagles’ 30-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football. It definitely feels like Foles will be in the Eagles pocket for years to come. Peep how BET.com goes on the offense, pointing out more young signal callers who could soon join the elite QB conversation. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
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Andy Dalton - Fresh off of signing a six-year, $115 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals last month, Andy Dalton has led the orange and black to a 2-0 record atop the AFC North. In doing so, Dalton has piled up 553 passing yards and two touchdowns without an interception through two games. Of course, the true test for Dalton will come in the postseason, where he has struggled mightily. The biggest knock on the 26 year old is that he has never led the Bengals to a postseason win. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Ryan Tannehill - Just who is Ryan Tannehill? The Miami Dolphins quarterback definitely has talent, but consistency is his problem. Take this short season thus far as an example — Tannehill throws two touchdowns in leading the ’Phins to a huge 33-20 victory over division rival New England Patriots in Week 1, but can’t get much going in Miami’s 29-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. As the Dolphins continue to try to bolster their roster, perhaps Tannehill could be more consistent. If he does that, Miami could return to the top of the AFC East. (Photo: Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
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EJ Manuel - Don’t look now, but the Buffalo Bills are 2-0 on this young 2014 season and EJ Manuel is a big reason why. The 24-year-old quarterback completed 72.7 percent of his passes in a Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears and threw for 202 yards and a touchdown without an interception in a Week 2 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Adding excitement to Manuel’s continued growth is the fact that he has a serious young weapon in explosive wideout and fourth overall draft pick Sammy Watkins. The rookie out of Clemson racked up eight receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown Sunday, showing early chemistry with Manuel. (Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Kirk Cousins - Nobody likes to see a player get injured, but injuries are a part of the NFL and that will never change. Besides sadness, injuries do create opportunities for other players to step up and perform. That’s the current case with the Washington Redskins. When starting QB Robert Griffin III dislocated his ankle Sunday, back-up Kirk Cousins came on to throw for 250 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Redskins to a 41-10 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yes, it’s the lowly Jaguars, but at 6-foot-3 and with a solid arm and decent mobility, Cousins might be able to put together a longer string of solid play. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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