Quarterbacks get all the glory, all the money, and all the attention, which makes it that much easier for fans to get sick of them. Whether it’s constant media hype, never-ending excuses, or bad vibes, these signal-callers have a knack for getting under people’s skin.
Some of them talk too much, some of them sulk too much, and a few somehow manage to do both at once. From smug social media posts to baffling on-field decisions, these are the quarterbacks that are just plain exhausting to watch or root against—or maybe both.
15. Deshaun Watson
Watson used to be an exciting playmaker, but now he’s more of a lightning rod for off-field controversy and awkward press conferences. The Browns gave him a historic contract, and all they’ve gotten in return is a whole lot of headaches.
14. Tua Tagovailoa
Between the endless “Is he elite or not?” debates and the overly defensive online fanbase, it’s hard not to feel worn out by Tua discourse. He’s talented, sure, but a whole lot of overcompensation follows every big win.
13. Justin Fields
The excuses never seem to end—coaching, scheme, weather, you name it. Fields has all the physical tools but hasn’t delivered consistently, and yet the hype refuses to die down.
12. Russell Wilson
Russ tried to rebrand himself last year, but the “Let’s Ride” era still haunts us all. He’s polished to the point of parody, and when the on-field results don’t match the energy, it’s hard not to cringe.
11. Dak Prescott
Cowboys fans treat him like a top-five QB until January rolls around and reality sets in. Every year it’s “this is the year,” and every year it ends with another excuse-filled meltdown.
10. Kyler Murray
The body language, the sideline glares, the constant drama—it’s just a lot. And for someone with that much attitude, you’d expect a bit more postseason success.
9. Jordan Love
Love hasn’t done anything too outrageous yet, but Packers fans already act like they’ve got another Hall of Famer on their hands. It’s less about him and more about the obnoxious noise surrounding him.
8. Brock Purdy
It’s a nice story, but the over-the-top praise from 49ers fans makes it feel like he’s already Canton-bound. People forget he’s in the most loaded system in the league and just kind of along for the ride.
7. Aaron Rodgers
Even when he’s not playing, he’s still dominating headlines with weird quotes and smug interviews. Rodgers is the human version of a think piece you didn’t ask for but keep hearing about anyway.
6. Josh Allen
He’s got the talent, but the constant “hero ball” attempts that turn into disasters are maddening. Combine that with Bills fans acting like he’s never to blame, and it becomes a weekly headache.
5. Joe Burrow
The glasses, the swagger, the smug confidence—Burrow leans all the way into his persona. It’s cool when he’s winning, but when he’s injured or struggling, the act wears thin really fast.
4. Baker Mayfield
Baker never met a chip-on-his-shoulder narrative he didn’t love. He talks like he’s still a Heisman winner and plays like a guy clinging to one more shot at relevance.
3. Jared Goff
Goff’s resurgence is nice and all, but Lions fans act like he’s suddenly a top-tier QB and not a guy who flamed out hard in LA. The smug postgame quotes haven’t helped his likability factor, either.
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2. Kirk Cousins
Kirk is the king of empty stats and awkward leadership moments. He’s either getting hyped up for meaningless wins or ghosting the moment his team actually needs him.
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1. Zach Wilson
Wilson manages to be irritating whether he’s on the field or not. Between bizarre confidence, poor performance, and a knack for deflecting blame, he’s become the ultimate QB punchline—and somehow still hangs around.
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