That's a pretty nice list dude. I can't remember exactly who I picked but I bet it was very similar to your list.
Of course, all of the guys on your list make quick reads and are very decisive with their decision making. Ben does neither.
This is why Ben is an overrated QB:
1) After his plant, he takes his first step sideways whether there is a pass rush or not. I'd say that side step accounts for 60 or 70% of his sack numbers. On the rare occasion when Ben steps up (as the QBs in your list do), he delivers the ball very well.
Sidenote: Ben's athleticism allows these lateral scrambles to work just fine in college and against crappy defenses. It'll secure a loss in the playoffs against consistent defenses though.
2) Poor presnap reads. He is OBLIVIOUS to about 1/2 of the blitzes that are coming... In Ben's defense, rumor mill says Washington and Holmes frequently miss hot routes so of course that could be a reason to hold onto the ball.
This makes it scary that OC Ariens BRAGS about Ben coordinating the blocking assignments for the line.
3) Poor deep ball. For example, Holmes has his man beat by 3 to 4 steps on the first play offensively against St.Louis. Ben hesitates to wait, why??? you tell me???, and throws what looks to be a wounded punt about 10 yards short forcing Holmes to slow his route (and make a SPECTACULAR adjustment shielding the defender from the ball btw).
Ben has good qualities such as his toughness. I've also seen a HUGE turnaround this season with NOT throwing into double coverage and/or forcing the ball, which may contribute to the # of sacks. So yes, I'll take a red zone sack followed by a field goal over his red zone INTs from last season.
Last point: It's not all Ben's fault. Mahan consistently lands on his back with feet his feet in the air. Then there's usually at least 1 other lineman per game who comes in a close second. This weeks' second worst pass blocker goes to Heath Miller.
