In 2012 NFL fans witnessed tremendous play out of rookie QB’s who were starters in week one. In all, four teams drafted a quarterback in the first round of the 2012 Draft.
Indianapolis Colts grabbed Andrew Luck with the first overall pick, Washington Redskins nabbed Robert Griffin III at No. 2, Miami Dolphins drafted Ryan Tannehill at No. 8 and lastly the Cleveland Browns called dibs on Brandon Weeden at No. 22.
Lastly, because this discussion isn’t possible without including Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks found their gem in the third round at No. 75 overall.
It goes without question that of all the rookie QB’s taken in last years’ draft Luck, RGIII, and Wilson were the cream of the crop. The Colts, Redskins and Seahawks now have a franchise quarterback in place for the unforeseeable future barring any kind of (further) injury.
With those three quarterbacks showcasing extreme talent and a fire to succeed at this level, which quarterback will have the greatest impact for thei...
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PLAYERS:
Andrew Luck,
Ryan Tannehill,
Brandon Weeden,
Russell Wilson,
Matt Flynn,
Brian Hartline,
Reggie Bush,
Cordarrelle Patterson,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Volunteers
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Volunteers
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