The NFL's quarterback carousel is just starting to get going, but it's never too early to peer into our crystal ball. From the slam dunks (yes, Brady is staying put) to head-scratchers (we're looking at you, San Francisco), here are our pre-free-agency predictions for every team's 2017 starting QB.
AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West
NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Projected 2017 starter: Deshaun Watson
The feeling here is that Clemson's Watson is the first quarterback taken in the draft, to the Bills at No. 10 overall. It also could be North Carolina's Mitch Trubisky, but we're giving the edge to Watson. The Bills are reluctant to pay Tyrod Taylor $18 million per year, so he's likely to play elsewhere in 2017. Some in the organization believe Cardale Jones could start, but Watson has a better body of work.
Miami Dolphins
Projected 2017 starter: Ryan Tannehill
Adam Gase lived up to his billing as a quarterback repair man. Tannehill completed a career-high 67.1 percent of his passes, and the Dolphins went to the playoffs with a 10-6 record. But don't go overboard thinking they completely turned the corner. They won only one game against a team with a .500 record or better, a Steelers team that blew them out in the playoffs. Miami went 8-2 in close games and might expect a small drop-off with its tougher schedule.
New England Patriots
Projected 2017 starter: Tom Brady
Despite missing four games because of his Deflategate suspension, Brady had his most satisfying season. He accepted the Super Bowl MVP trophy from the commissioner who suspended him. He had the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. Now, the greatest quarterback in NFL history is planning on another three to five more seasons.
New York Jets
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