NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

Quarterback Island Season 2!

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Aug 19, 2025
The hosts dive into the intriguing concept of Quarterback Island, where elite quarterbacks are evaluated for survival skills. They debate rankings and determine who earns a coveted spot on the Island, featuring players like Jared Goff and Jalen Hurts. The complexities of the Indianapolis quarterback situation spark lively discussions, with emerging talents like Bo Nix and C.J. Stroud also on the table. With humor and tension, they analyze each quarterback's potential while navigating personal biases and performance metrics.
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INSIGHT

Defining The Island

  • Quarterback Island groups 12 quarterbacks who define the position rather than strictly rank them.
  • The hosts prioritize consistency, context, and how quarterbacks fit their systems when choosing members.
ADVICE

Cull The Field Early

  • Eliminate obvious non-contenders quickly to focus discussion on meaningful candidates.
  • Use criteria like recent play, role certainty, and opportunity rather than name recognition alone.
INSIGHT

The Top Four Tier

  • A small group of elite quarterbacks consistently define the position across seasons.
  • Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow form that modern top tier.
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