NFL: Which Rookie Quarterback Will Have the Biggest Impact?
Five quarterbacks were taken in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. All of them were taken in the top 15 picks and 10 were taken altogether. Who will have the biggest impact?
Trevor Lawrence – Jaguars
Lawrence can easily be described as the most talented quarterback in this draft. However, just because you have NFL talent, doesn’t mean you always transition well into the league. The Jaguars are in the middle of a rebuilding process and Lawrence will lead the way. While he might instantly make the Jaguars better, they won’t be contenders right away.
Zach Wilson – Jets
Wilson enters the same situation as Lawrences does. He’s going to a team with a new head coach, a first-time head coach at that. Wilson inherits a team that underperformed despite the level of talent. Hopefully, Robert Saleh can do what the past HCs couldn’t and change the culture with Wilson leading the way.
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Trey Lance – 49ers
If Lance can come in and make an impact, he’ll actually be in a good opportunity. The 49ers went to the Super Bowl in 2020 and lost to the overpowered Chiefs. Injuries derailed the team last year and in today’s NFL that many injuries won’t win many games. Too bad for Lance, the division won’t be a cakewalk and he’ll face tough defenses in his first year.
Justin Fields – Bears
Fields may be the underdog here going to a team who made playoff runs with Mitch Trubisky. Chicago will have the opportunity to bring Fields along at a relaxed pace if Dalton can come in and carry the load. There will be plenty of benchmarks to hit for Fields but he also could come in right away if Dalton can’t go. His success is 100% at his own pace.
Mac Jones – Patriots
Jones is already being praised as the next big thing in New England. Going to a future Hall of Fame coach and a team that spent a decent amount in free agency Jones is set up for success. He only has to beat out Cam Newton to take over the team. Newton struggled last season and might have a short leash if the Pats struggle early on.
Each quarterback will have different expectations in the NFL this year. The top 3 picks will have the most pressure but the rest will still be scrutinized.
Throwing a dart against the wall, Justin Fields will more than likely be the first to gain traction. Out of all the quarterbacks, he’ll go to the team with the most chemistry. Statistically, the rest of the batch might make noise, but Fields can easily come in and get wins.
Rick ODonnell aka Caveman Rick has many years covering the Miami Dolphins, Sports, and all sorts of movies and television.
