Ranking all 30 of the Cleveland Browns quarterbacks since 1999

Ranking all 30 starting QBs for the Cleveland Browns since 1999

Since 1999 the Cleveland Browns hold about every record imaginable when it comes to starting quarterbacks in the last 21 seasons. Unfortunately, very few of these are records that the team is pleased to hold. In the last two decades, the Browns have only found a way to win 101 games, while losing 234, and tying one.

Since the Browns returned in 1999, they have only had two seasons where the same quarterback started all 16 games. Yes, in many of the seasons there were multiple starters because of an unfortunate injury. But, far too often it was a game of musical chairs to figure out which quarterback was the best of the worst. Not to mention eight times in the last 21 years, the Browns have had three-plus starting quarterbacks in one season.

Any fan knows the most important position on the field is the quarterback. There are very few teams who have been able to win with a below-average quarterback on the roster. A few Baltimore Ravens’ teams in the early 2000s found success, but in today’s game, most would argue a good offense will beat a good defense because of all the rule changes.

While the Browns thought they had found “their guy” a few times in the early 2000s, there was a stretch from 2010 through 2013 where fans wondered if the organization would ever find a franchise quarterback. It wasn’t from a lack of trying, the Browns spent countless picks and free-agency money trying to find the perfect fit.

Too many times the Browns would make a pick or sign a free agent and get the hopes of all fans sky high. This is the year, everyone would chant, and then it would once again be another 4-12 season. If you remember the one successful year in 2007, no one expected much with a very similar roster from 2006 that only won four games.

As Browns fans fortunes may finally be changing, let’s look at the last 21 seasons and rate all 30 starting quarterbacks.