It has been an ongoing dilemma in the NFL.
Do you start the rookie quarterback from the get-go or let him learn from the sidelines?
If a team chooses the latter, they let a veteran quarterback start for a few weeks until the prized rookie is ready.
Days before the 2022 season, it seems like teams are going the conservative route.
Assuming Mike Tomlin names Mitch Trubisky his QB today…
For the first time since 2007, NONE of the @NFL's Week 1 games will include a rookie starting QB.@NFLResearch
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 6, 2022
NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano tweeted, “Assuming Mike Tomlin names Mitch Trubisky his QB today… For the first time since 2007, NONE of the @NFL‘s Week 1 games will include a rookie starting QB.”
The 2022 quarterback class has been underwhelming, with Kenny Pickett being the only play-caller selected in the first round.
Desmond Ridder, Malik Willis, and Matt Corral were all selected in the third round.
However, their teams will have Marcus Mariota, Ryan Tannehill, and Baker Mayfield as starters, respectively.
At least one rookie quarterback has started from 2008 to 2021.
Last season, Mac Jones led the New England Patriots to the playoffs.
Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence also started in Week 1 for the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars, respectively.
Brief History Of Starting Rookie Quarterbacks
In 2008, Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco started as rookies for the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens.
A year later, it was Matthew Stafford‘s turn to start for the Detroit Lions.
Sam Bradford also did the same feat in 2010 for the St. Louis Rams, and Cam Newton followed suit in 2011 for the Carolina Panthers.
In 2012, three rookie quarterbacks started in Week 1: Andrew Luck, Ryan Tannehill, and Robert Griffin III.
Other quarterbacks who started in Week 1 of their rookie season were Jameis Winston, Carson Wentz, Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, and Joe Burrow.
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