Our Seattle Seahawks kicked off their preseason with a tough 17-7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and yeah, that score is definitely not what the 12s wanted to see for Week 1. While we’re all still digesting that result, across the league, a whole new crop of rookie quarterbacks was out there absolutely lighting it up, putting on shows that made you forget it was just preseason football.
Rookie QBs Are Stealing The Show, You Gotta See These Guys
Fifteen different rookie quarterbacks hit the field for their NFL debuts this past weekend, and some of them looked like they were ready for prime time already. We’ve seen Zach Pereles break down every single snap, and the top three names on his list are seriously impressive. First up, Drew Allar, the Steelers’ rookie. This guy was unreal against Green Bay, going 10 of 13 for 153 yards and two touchdowns through the air, plus he scrambled for two yards and another touchdown on the ground. Sure, it was against backups and some quick passes, but that easy arm strength and zip on intermediate throws were undeniable. He balled out, plain and simple.
More Rookies Putting the League on Notice
Then there’s Fernando Mendoza from the Raiders. His numbers, 10 of 16 for 97 yards and a touchdown, might not seem “otherworldly,” but the dude led a touchdown drive against the Cardinals’ starting defense. Seriously! He showed some great progressions, connecting on second and third reads, and looked super comfortable dropping back from under center. He had a few hiccups, yeah, but the flashes were undeniable. Rounding out the top three, we got Ty Simpson for the Rams. He tore it up against Kansas City, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns. These guys are coming into the league ready to throw, and it’s making for some must-watch preseason action even when our own team isn’t on the field.
So yeah, while the rest of the league is getting excited about this fresh quarterback talent, the Emerald City has to look at that 17-7 score and wonder what’s next. It’s only preseason Week 1, but those early trends still matter. Let’s see what Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury have cooked up for the next game. We know our Hawks can do better, and we’ll be watching every snap to see them turn it around.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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