There are two lines of thinking when it comes to rookie quarterbacks. Some feel that it’s better to have them sit and learn from a veteran, while others feel that playing right away is the way to go. For me, it depends on the player and the situation they inherit.
Take Joe Burrow, for example. Burrow was clearly ready to play as a rookie (he led the NFL in passing through 10 games), but the Bengals didn’t have the talent around him yet, especially on the offensive line. Burrow’s rookie campaign ultimately ended early after he suffered a season-ending injury.
The experience, though, of playing that season paid instant dividends for Burrow and the Bengals, as Cincinnati went to the Super Bowl the following year. Not all situations end up like that, though. Just ask Robert Griffin III, who enjoyed a fabulous rookie year but was never the same after getting seriously injured during the end of that season.
If you plan to start a rookie quarterback, it’s critical to put him in the best possible position to succeed. That’s something the Patriots and Bears are currently trying to do with whoever they select during April’s draft, whether that’s Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels.
While no situation is perfect, these are about as good as it gets if you’re a rookie quarterback. They’re already among the list of the best situations for a rookie quarterback sine 2000. Let’s find out where they rank on the list.
10. 2012 Washington
NFL fans shouldn’t forget the year Robert Griffin III had in 2012. Quite simply, it was one of the better rookie campaigns in league history. It’s a shame that it ended with Griffin suffering an injury that altered the course of his career.
Griffin went 9-6 as a starter that year. He threw five times as many touchdown passes than interceptions in addition to rushing for 815 yards and seven touchdowns. Griffin was complemented by fellow rookie Alfred…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-18 13:03:35
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