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NFL 2017 quarterback power rankings for every team

By Peter Panacy

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Cody Kessler. . Cleveland Browns. 30. team. 53.

The Browns ended up selecting former Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer in Round 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft, but he’ll likely need at least a year to develop before taking meaningful starting reps.

Instead, the Browns will likely roll with second-year veteran Cody Kessler in 2017.

On one hand, Kessler isn’t in the worst of situations this upcoming year — once a staple for any quarterback wearing a Cleveland uniform. Head coach Hue Jackson and Co. seem to have a meaningful plan to get the Browns back on track.

It’s still going to be a long time coming. And Kessler, who managed a 92.3 passer rating last year, has to know he’s just a stopgap option at this point until Kizer is ready.