A team's success in the NFL is defined by the quarterback position. More than ever before, the NFL is a passing league dictated by a high-flying attack and a dependable field general. There's a reason that 11 of the last 15 MVP winners have been quarterbacks. Players like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees are both the faces of their respective franchises and the primary indicators of team success. Defense may win championships, but Russell Wilson was by no means interchangeable for the Seattle Seahawks last season.
We're reminded of Wilson's importance to the Seahawks when we see the other signal-callers around the league who teams are forced to make to do with. Unfortunately, not every team can pick a winner, and you can be sure that the Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders, and Cleveland Browns will be reminded of this cold reality when their teams take to the field this season. In our Guide To Mediocre NFL QBs in 2014, we break down the worst of the worst standing behind center in the NFL.
But first, we start with our Dishonorable Mentions, the QBs who stand on the cusp of mediocrity in the NFL because of either their stat line, team performance, or both. The 2014-15 season will be a major year for each of these players in determining their future in the league.