It’s time for live preseason action, which means it’s time to set firm expectations for the new quarterbacks.
The lack of a true, definitive quarterback class last year forced us to reexamine the class of 2021 in our yearly rookie projections instead of diving deep into a rookie class in ’22. This year, though, that’s different: Rookie QBs were the clear headliners in April’s draft, with three taken in the top four picks. And even though we still expect Ryan Tannehill to take the majority of the Titans’ snaps in ’23, the possibility of Will Levis securing some (or a lot) of playing time certainly exists.
More than ever, the rookie quarterback is expected to perform, and perform efficiently. A two-year window for possible success not only feels like the industry standard, but it also feels like a timetable that is waning. In five years, how many of the teams who drafted these players will be in need of another passer?
