How Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield compare to other QBs drafted No. 1 overall?
The quarterback is the face of the franchise and the most essential role on an NFL team. Evidenced by the lofty paychecks, first round draft selections and added scrutiny around the man under center. Over the last five years in the league, four quarterbacks have been selected with the first overall pick. Two of those being former Oklahoma Sooners and Heisman trophy winners, Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield. Both are now the future of their respective franchises. In evaluating the talent of quarterbacks taken first overall in recent years, CBS Sports created a ranking of how these players are poised for success in 2021. Here is where both Mayfield and Murray rank on the compilation. Kyler Murray (3), Arizona Cardinals  Kyler Murray went 8-8 in his second season with the Cardinals, but is expected to take another jump in 2021. Hes a true dual-threat weapon, as last year he became the only player in NFL history to record 3,500 passing yards and 800 rushing yards. Murray didnt take long to find chemistry with DeAndre Hopkins, and the Cardinals also added another veteran wideout in A.J. Green this offseason. Drafting Rondale Moore should immediately help too. Its true that the Cardinals do reside in the toughest division in football, but they improved their win total by three wins last season, and theres no doubt that they have found their franchise quarterback in Murray. The fact that five-time pro bowl edge rusher J.J. Watt chose the Cardinals as a heavily sought after free agent because he felt Murray gave him the best chance for a championship is telling. That speaks volumes about the signal caller in Arizona. Murray awes with his arm-talent and rare mobility. He can beat teams through the air and creates with his legs outside of the pocket. With additional weapons at his disposal this upcoming season, Murray is on track for stardom. NFC West defenses have to specifically game plan for Murrays elusive mobility and he will take additional strides forward in 2021.