If this NFL season had a theme, it would be this: lesser-known and young quarterbacks starting games. There have already been 10 rookie quarterbacks to start a game this season, which is the most since 1950, excluding the strike season.
Even the quarterbacks who aren’t rookies are not all seasoned veterans, and some are far from that status. Yes, we still have longtime fan favorites like the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Bills’ Josh Allen, but the influx in young QBs is very apparent.
Since there are so many starters who are not yet household names, we are helping you out by giving a little background on these guys looking to make the most of their big opportunity.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is having season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced Wednesday. With Watson out, the team is going with Thompson-Robinson to start in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The team also had the choice of backup quarterback PJ Walker, who has played in four games this season, starting two and going 1-1 in those starts. He has more experience, but head coach Kevin Stefanski is going with Thompson-Robinson, who was their initial choice when Watson first missed time in 2023.
Thompson-Robinson said his second start will not be like his first.
“Night and day, it’ll be a clear difference,” Thompson-Robinson said (per Cleveland.com). “I finally got my feet wet. I know what to do. I know what to study when I go out there.”
Here’s some more info on the Browns’ new starting QB:
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Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2023-11-15 20:45:46
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