Value is a tricky word. It isn’t necessarily the same as best. It’s why fans of sports argue and debate the Most Valuable Player award every year. It’s also why the award always goes to a quarterback in the NFL.
At the end of the day, a team’s fortunes rise and fall with the play of their quarterback. Smart teams account for this and do everything in their power to help the franchise QB succeed. They also build their defenses to make it as difficult as possible for opposing passers.
Inevitably, the players who most impact the passing game on both sides of the ball are extremely valuable.