I haven't looked closely enough at the crop of quarterbacks to even attempt to rank them at this point. However, there are certain traits which are required if considering them in the first round, especially as a top 10 pick. In order of importance:

1) They have a strong enough arm to make all the throws. It all starts with that. That's why Kessler will never be more than a good backup.

2) Plain and simple, a "winner." Mayfield and Watson have flaws, no doubt, but have always won and make the others around them better. It's very hard to find guys like this who also have the physical tools,
which is why there are so many busts who were 1st round picks. Drew Brees and Favre are 2 other guys that come to mind who just have (had) that "it"factor. Neither guy was taken that high in the draft and
the same can be said about the 2 GOATS- Montana and Brady.

3) Good mechanics, quick release, ability to see the entire field and toughness to withstand the abuse their bodies will ultimately take. I lumped these 4 things together since all are very important and the
failure to possess even one of these traits could result in a very short/unsuccessful career. Blake has the 4th quality in spades; unfortunately he is lacking in the others. Leftwich had a lot of good qualities,
but could not overcome his slow release. Gabbert had a lot of physical tools, but his lack of toughness and leadership were too much to overcome.

Is there a guy currently playing on Saturday's who checks all these boxes? One for sure, but he'll be back at Alabama next season. The ultimate success of the Jaguars' new general manager (Caldwell is
likely gone unless there is a miraculous turnaround) will be determined by his ability to find that guy. There is enough talent on this team, when healthy, to rebound next season. Finding that quarterback,
however, is a necessity.

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