Before an ACL tear brought his 2013 campaign to a premature end, Hoyer was starting to look like a starting-caliber quarterback for the Browns. He was completing big passes, driving the Cleveland offense to consistent points and showing the type of cool in the pocket that Brandon Weeden never could. Assuming he bounces back strong from his season-ending injury, Hoyer could be back in the driver’s seat of the Browns offense in 2014.
Since taking over for the injured E.J. Manuel, Lewis has made other teams wonder why they never opted to give him a shot under center. On top of showing outstanding poise in the pocket and a nose for the endzone, Lewis has made all of the NFL throws while using his sneaky athleticism to his advantage. There’s almost no chance that he stays the starter once Manuel returns, but Lewis now has reason to believe that he has a future in the NFL – if he can stay healthy.
Despite all of the question marks heading into the season, Pryor has made the most of his opportunity as the Raiders’ starting quarterback. Not only has he shown vast improvement as a passer, but he’s a sparkplug on the ground, routinely hurting defenses with his feet. The early production is impressive, but Pryor definitely needs to become a more consistent player if he’s going to solidify his future as the Raiders’ franchise quarterback.
Even with an 0-2 record since taking over as the Texans’ starter, Keenum is quickly gaining the confidence of teammates and fans alike. He’s making all of the big throws he was known for in college and has Houston feeling a little bit better about their 2013 outlook. In Week 9, he displayed impressive chemistry with future Hall of Famer Andre Johnson while taking advantage of the other tools around him. The hometown hero is giving the Texans some hope as they head into the post-Matt Schaub era.
As inconsistent as Foles has been so far this season, it’s impossible to ignore the fact that he put up seven touchdowns and a perfect passer rating in Week 9. Only six other quarterbacks in NFL history have thrown seven scores in one game, and it is impressive company to be in for a second-year passer. Foles still has plenty to prove before we can be completely sold on him as the Eagles’ franchise quarterback, but the future looks bright for this young gunslinger.
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