If money talks, then the league's biggest contracts confirm it: This position is easily the most integral in every team's hunt for a championship. The truth is a bit more complex: Every signal-caller is often only as good as his setup and situation, though a select few register as transcendent talents.

Who unseats Baker Mayfield for the No. 1 spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? Which player bumps Josh Allen from the top four? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

There is plenty of top-tier talent among senior signal-callers, but the strength of this class is on defense. That development has shaken up Rob Rang's latest mock draft.

NFL quarterbacks have signed eye-popping contracts in the past few offseasons. Tua Tagovailoa, who has yet to win a playoff game, got a four-year deal worth $53 million annually from the Miami Dolphins in 2024.

Few teams around the NFL are in desperate need of quarterback help, but there are several experienced trade candidates available.

At a time when few top college quarterbacks are willing to bide their time as backups if they could instead transfer to somewhere they can start.

Mauigoa has good size and plays with a wide, balanced base. He is a strong and efficient mover who seldom gets out of whack with his hands or feet. Guard might be his best spot in the NFL, but he is a good enough athlete to have a chance to stay on the outside. Either way he should be an instant good starter at the next level.