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Which NFL teams should draft first-round quarterbacks? Projecting rookies versus 10 current starters

Five teams are likely to draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, and several more have had to ask themselves whether they should be one of those five.

For some, it's obvious. The Jacksonville Jaguars have a glaring need and own the No. 1 pick, meaning they get to take their first choice. The New York Jets, who have the No. 2 pick, have already traded away their only alternative to a rookie. It's more complicated for other teams.

Let's dig in to which teams should draft a quarterback and answer this question: What are the chances a Round 1 rookie is better than the quarterback the team currently has, this year and beyond?