2021 NFL training camp battles to watch: Ranking top five QB competitions entering the new season
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A preview of the biggest signal-caller battles set to unfold this summer
Summer is upon us, which means training camp is right around the corner. And there's nothing that camp brings out more than a good competition. Fortunately for those of you who enjoy a good quarterback battle, there are actually a handful of jobs up for grabs -- both officially and otherwise -- ahead of the 2021 campaign. Which ones are the spiciest? Which ones should you be glued to? We're glad you asked, because here, we're ranking the top five QB battles set to go down this summer: Packers: This only happens if Aaron Rodgers sits out or forces his way out of town, neither of which seems impossible. And while the spectacle of a showdown between Jordan Love and Blake Bortles may not boost ticket sales in Green Bay, it'd still be one heck of a storyline considering how much would be riding on either a polarizing first-rounder or an ex-first-rounder-turned-career backup. Texans: Like the Packers, they won't be having any competition if their incumbent is back. But Deshaun Watson is still under investigation by the NFL as he faces more than 20 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault or misconduct. He reportedly also still wants to be traded. In other words, don't count on him suiting up in September, which means we'll probably be looking at Tyrod Taylor and third-round rookie Davis Mills competing for snaps, with the former the odds-on favorite to open the year at QB. Put together, this isn't a terribly exciting duo. Lock followed up a gutsy rookie year with an injury-riddled and turnover-prone sophomore campaign, while Bridgewater has been an even-keeled but unspectacular starter for the entirety of his career. Still, the winner of this battle could decide whether Denver truly challenges for a playoff spot this year. The Broncos have an underrated roster -- young play-makers and a feisty defense -- but need a steadier hand under center. Bridgewater likely provides that, but if Lock can cut down on the silly mistakes, he presents a higher ceiling.
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