PLAYERS:
Andrew Luck,
Peyton Manning,
Pierre Garcon,
Dallas Clark,
Joseph Addai,
Gary Brackett,
Melvin Bullitt,
Fred Davis,
Santana Moss,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots
Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III will forever be compared because they were the top two selections in the 2012 NFL Draft. While I believe both will be solid fantasy options—both the short-term and over the long-haul—there will be a difficult decision to make on the two rookie signal-callers in dynasty and re-draft leagues.
It’s hard not like what both Luck and RGIII bring to the table.
Both of them will be capable of delivering from the get-go with their arm and their feet.
Luck is more athletic than given credit for, while RG3 is a better passer than perceived.
Both of them possess the mental makeup to quickly become quality starting quarterbacks.
Photo Credit: Ned Dishman/Redskins.com
Not only do they have what it takes upstairs to learn complex NFL offenses, but they also have the mental toughness to tackle the challenges that come with their clubs being in the position they were to draft them in the first place.
However, between the two of them, I prefer Griffin. For starter...
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