Rookie Quarterbacks off to slow start

Preseason has only shown us a glimpse of this class

In Week 1 of the preseason, a few quarterbacks showed out, giving fans plenty to talk about. Can they build in preseason week 2? Possibly.

The real question is how many starting-level rookies quarterbacks are in this draft class? We know this… At Least one less than last week.

Rookie Starters

Chicago Bears Caleb Williams

The Top Overall pick of this Draft class delivered exactly what the Bears were hoping for. The Chicago Bears might have found their quarterback of the future in Caleb Williams. In his preseason debut, Williams showcased the skills that made him the top pick in the draft. While it's still early days, his performance in Week 1 was nothing short of spectacular. Williams not only led the league in EPA per dropback, but his dominance was so pronounced that no other quarterback came close.

What stands out about Williams is his poise and confidence under center. Despite only playing a couple of possessions, he commanded the offense with the precision of a veteran. He was loud, clear, and decisive with his play calls, which resonated with his teammates. Star receiver D.J. Moore was particularly impressed, highlighting Williams’ ability to lead the offense efficiently. This early chemistry between Williams and his receivers could be a sign of great things to come for the Bears.

Williams was everything the Bears wanted him to be, albeit through just a couple of possessions. It should get everyone excited for what's to come.

Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders took it slow. And that was smart.

With injuries plaguing the offensive line, particularly at the tackle positions, the coaching staff didn't want to expose Daniels to unnecessary risks. As a result, Daniels was handed the ball for a lot of running plays, keeping his pass attempts to a minimum.