When we came into the 2014 season, there were a number of top QB prospects that everyone was quite excited about. Aside from the top guy in Manziel, there was potential in a few other players that would potentially get a shot to be the best in the class. So far, none of them have really had the success we expected, and Manziel is going to be on the bench for the foreseeable future.

Blake Bortles – Jaguars

I really like what I have seen from Bortles, but the team around him is so terrible that he is starving for talent to help him get wins on the board. Not only does he have no good receivers, but his running game is likely the worst in the NFL. Yet, he is still able put up some solid numbers despite his supporting cast. Jacksonville is a black hole of hobby value and for good reason. Bortles will likely battle issues for his entire career as long as the team continues to struggle in the draft and in FA.

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Investment Potential: Below average
Play so far: B

Teddy Bridgewater – Vikings

Like Bortles, Teddy is really hurting from the talent of people around him. His offensive line is an absolute mess, and his running game went from the best in the league to one of the worst in a hot minute thanks to Peterson's stupidity and pending legal charges. The Vikings need help almost everywhere, but the fan base in Minnesota remains faithful to their players until it is abundantly clear that its time to move on. For that reason alone, Bridgewater remains worth a look despite a HORRIBLE performance today.

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Investment Potential: Average
Play so Far: C

Derek Carr – Raiders

Although I think Carr hasnt had a lot to work with in Oakland this year, and a head coaching change mid season will not do him any favors, he hasnt played awful. THe issue with Carr is that they will likely be drafting awfully high in the upcoming draft,which means that players like Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston may be available. That doesnt bode well for the future of Carr as the top guy in Oakland, although his play could quiet the rumors all together.

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Investment Potential: Risky
Play so Far: C+

Johnny Manziel

Yes, I am aware that Manziel hasnt played yet. After Hoyer's convincing win today vs the Steelers, it looks like that is getting further and further away by the day. Here is the thing. Hoyer is a bit older and no one is going to expect him to come back next year and be the starter unless something amazing happens. In fact nothing could be better for Manziel than to continue to sit and absorb the NFL style. Either way, he was a risk from the beginning and remains so to this day.

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Investment Potential: Risky
Play so Far: N/A

Its clear we do not have a lot to go off of with any of the guys I have mentioned in this post, as Carr is the only one with more than 3 starts. As the season moves on, we will get a clearer picture, but the only thing that can amke things better for 2014 is for one of these guys to start lighting it up. Doesnt look like that is going to happen with how many holes some of these teams have. We will see though.