NFL quarterbacks are called many names, depending on their level of play. We looked at those given by friends and teammates and gave a letter grade for each. NFC quarterbacks went first, AFC passers are next. Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills | “The Winter Soldier” The reigning NFL MVP is 13-1 in December starts over the past three seasons, no small feat given the often frigid temperatures at Highmark Stadium. He may be no Sebastian Stan, the actor that portrays the Winter Soldier, but he recently married Hailee Steinfeld, who appeared in Marvel’s Hawkeye series. Grade: B Justin Fields | New York Jets | N/A Once the Bears took Fields in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, some fans took to calling their quarterback “Soldier Fields” in reference to the team’s home stadium. Unfortunately, neither Fields or the name stuck as he’ll start the 2025 season with the Jets after playing for the Steelers last season. Grade: Incomplete Drake Maye | New England Patriots | “Draco” or “Drizzy” Maye answered to both while throwRead More
Grading the nicknames of AFC quarterbacks
