Among those lower on Lawrence heading into 2021 than many is current analyst and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, who releases a list of his top quarterbacks entering each NFL season.
I know people think I am a hater because I put Zach Wilson in front of him, but man, Trevor Lawrence, come on.
Yes, I know I think Zach Wilson had a little more talent and I am more excited about that, but man I am still excited about Trevor Lawrence.
The ranking of Wilson above Lawrence is noteworthy considering they were the top two picks in this year’s draft and Lawrence has been widely considered the better prospect of the two.
Meanwhile, New Orlean Saints quarterback Taysom Hill struggled as a quarterback when thrust into a starting role last season.
To Simms’ credit, Lawrence is a rookie quarterback who should not be expected to be among the top passers in the league in his first year.