re: ESPN ranks the Top 10 QBs (Carr with an HM)

Carr is not, nor ever will be a QB who transcend the team/franchise. I think guys like Mahomes, Burrow, Rogers, Allen, would be great on any team. But he's talented enough to be really good in the right situation. Brees in San Diego was a solid QB. But not a guy ANYONE thought was destined for a HOF career. He had 3 seasons where he threw 16, 15, 15 interceptions. In his 4 years as the starter/primary starter he completely 62% of his passes. The Charges drafted his replacement after just 3 seasons. He then gets to New Orleans with Sean Payton and becomes one of the best QBs in NFL history.

I am NOT saying in any realm of possibility that I think Carr will suddenly transform into a Brees level player. But once to you start getting down that list past about player number 6 or so there probably isn't a ton of separation between No. 7 and Carr. They are all capable of producing big numbers, but not guys who are locks to do it year after year. Maybe the change in franchises, philosophy, personnel, etc is a catalyst to get the best out of Carr. Whatever that may be.