NFL Draft Picks And Training Camp
The NFL draft saw five quarterbacks taken in the first round, and that’s always fun. So are training camps at which these novices try to earn jobs.
Let’s just not expect anything outrageous from any of them. There’s not a one ready or in line to start on opening day.
No player likes to sit. No quarterback, especially. But as college offenses have gone more with spread offenses that do not put the quarterback directly under center, the adaptation to the NFL becomes increasingly difficult.
Throwing a newbie in there, especially on a bad team, can lead to a shortened, unsuccessful career and the teams that drafted QBs in round one all have contingency plans to start veterans.
The Cleveland Browns, at the top of the draft, took Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield. But they also traded for veteran Tyrod Taylor, and he’s the starter. Considering the Browns lost every game last season and 31 of their last 32, why get the prized rookie beaten up?
The New York Jets, choosing third overall, picked Sam Darnold. He just signed his contract on Monday. Josh McCown is the starter and Teddy Bridgewater looks like the principal backup.
The Buffalo Bills picked up veteran A.J. McCarron and he’s the starter ahead of Nathan Peterman and the seventh overall choice, Josh Allen.
With the 10th pick, the Arizona Cardinals grabbed Josh Rosen. Brittle Sam Bradford, however, is the starter until he is, inevitably and unfortunately, injured.
The guy to watch may be Lamar Jackson, also a Heisman Trophy winner. The Baltimore Ravens will stay with Joe Flacco but expect to use Jackson’s multiplicity of skills in the backfield (probably some snaps at QB) and as a receiver. He’s too good to just sit, but not ready to supplant Flacco.
Enjoy watching these guys work and learn in preseason games. Don’t let their numbers fool you. They have a lot to learn and will not be as ready as you might think.
Post By: Larry Weisman, a longtime sportswriter for USA TODAY, blogs for Twistity.com. Follow him on Twitter @MrLarryWeisman
Microsoft and Amazon Want Cashier Free Stores
Three Steps to Achieve Money Mindfulness
-
Famous British Olympian Retires After an illustrious career adorned with numerous accolades, Dame Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female...
-
Manchester City Brings it Home with a 3-1 Victory! Following Manchester City’s impressive 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen in...
-
Murray’s New Goals Before Retirement Andy Murray, the renowned British tennis player and three-time Grand Slam champion, has shared...
-
Kylian Mbappe led Paris Saint-Germain to a resounding 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their...
-
Klopp acknowledges defensive flaws as Liverpool suffers unexpected defeat against Arsenal. Following Liverpool’s unexpected defeat against Arsenal, manager Jurgen...
-
Ryan Mendes’ Heroic Penalty: Captain Leads Cape Verde to Victory In a historic moment for Cape Verde, the national...
-
Probe Raises Questions About PSG’s 2017 Deal and Political Involvement. French authorities have launched an investigation into allegations...
-
As Ireland faces a back-three injury crisis ahead of the Six Nations, some players have an opportunity to step...
-
16-year-old Luke Littler Makes History as the Youngest Player to Join the Prestigious Premier League Darts Luke Littler, the...
-
Get ready for the electric thrill! In a groundbreaking move, Formula E announces its exclusive broadcasting partnership with TNT...
-
Captain Kohli’s Record-Equalling Century Lights Up World Cup Match Against South Africa. On the occasion of his 35th birthday,...
-
All-Rounder Stokes Aims for Recovery Ahead of Upcoming India Test Series England Test captain Ben Stokes has announced that...