The NFL is defined by its quarterbacks. And now that we're solidly into the 2012 NFL season, let's take a close look at these quarterbacks.
An NFL team's quarterback is usually a reflection of that team's sensibilities and status: a marquee QB, and the squad is sexy and popular; a struggling one, and they're boring, staid, depressing. And it's not just hype: in the current league, at least, the attention QBs get is justified by their importance on the field. In lieu of the typical team Power Rankings, then, we're assessing the league's 32 starting QBs. To the Quarterbackrankmobile!
32. Matt Cassel
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In 2012, Matt Cassel has been the worst quarterback in the NFL. Watching Matt Cassel play football is like watching a dog try to climb a ladder. So far this season, Cassel has thrown 5 TDs to 9 INTs, trailing only Brandon Weeden for the league lead in picks; his adjusted yards per attempt, which factors in TDs and INTs, is 4.8, the league's worst.
When Matt Cassel got hurt, the Chiefs fans cheered, because they thought Brady Quinn was a better alternative. Brady. Quinn.
