Rookie season.
Every rookie player handed in his answer sheet and was presented to the public eye, accepted and tested, and then became the starting point of their entire career. As an important measurement indicator, they will accompany them through the future. of countless years.
In the 2011 season, four rookie quarterbacks became starters and left their own footprints. Regardless of whether the topic is enough or whether they can be compared, everyone is bound to regard them as "graduates of the same class" and respect each other. The comparisons between them will continue untiringly.
Not to mention, everyone says this is a big year for quarterbacks.
For Blaine Gabbert, this is a nightmare.
Started fourteen games, with a pass completion rate of 50.8%, 2,214 passing yards, twelve passing touchdowns, eleven interceptions, fourteen fumbles, and suffered forty sacks in the final season. Quarterback rating of 65.4.
Among them, the pass success rate is second to last in the league after Tim Tebow; the number of sacks encountered is third in the league; the number of dropped balls is first in the league; the average passing yardage is last in the league One; also, a 65.4 season quarterback rating, the fifth-worst season ever among quarterbacks with more than 10 starts.
All data is a disaster, a complete disaster.
In the rookie training camp, Vonderrick's 42-point test score, good tactical qualities and outstanding college results all made scouts optimistic about Gabbert's prospects in the league. He is a draft pick. The third quarterback drafted out of the conference, taking on starting quarterback duties just two games later, had high expectations.
But obviously, Gabbert's rookie season was bitter.
It is worth mentioning that the Jacksonville Jaguars' season record of five wins and 11 losses is very close to the Carolina Panthers' 6 wins and 10 losses, which once again proves that football is a team sport.
For Andy Dalton, this is a dream.
Started sixteen games, completed 58.1% of his passes, passed for 3,398 yards, twenty passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, thirteen interceptions, four fumbles, and became the quarterback in the final season. Rating 80.4.
First, Dalton is the first non-first-round pick in history to start all sixteen games. However, this honor needs to be shared with Lu Ke.
Secondly, Dalton completed a feat in his rookie season, completing 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in a single season. He was the sixth rookie quarterback in history to achieve such a goal. The other five are Charlie Conally, Dan Marino, Peyton Manning, Cam Newton and Lu Ke.
In the rookie conference, Dalton's various physical test data were not particularly outstanding and basically met the standards; Vondrick's test score was only 29 points, but his good performance in passing still earned him positive reviews. evaluation, becoming the fifth quarterback selected in the same year.
In his first season in the league, Dalton's performance obviously far exceeded expectations, which was a surprise for the Tigers.
For Cam Newton, it was a fairy tale.
Started sixteen games, with a pass completion rate of 60%, 4,051 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 14 rushing touchdowns, 17 interceptions, and five fumbles. In the final season Quarterback rating 84.5.
Simple and clear, compared to Dalton, Newton's statistics are superior, he withstood the huge pressure of the No. 1 pick, and also broke all doubts, carving a world with his own hands and feet. Although the Panthers failed to reach the playoffs, fans showed great support and affirmation.
There is no doubt that Newton has the capital to be proud and confident.
He is undoubtedly the most successful running quarterback after Michael Vick, truly showing the power of a new type of quarterback; and compared with Tim Tebow, Newton's tactics are also richer, not just A college student who knows how to play wildcat formation, although he is still more accustomed to using his legs to rush for yards - 700 rushing yards in a single season is also the best performance since Vick.
For Lu Ke, this is a myth.
Started sixteen games, completed 69.1% of his passes, passed for 3,779 yards, forty-three passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns, six interceptions, three fumbles, and became the quarterback in the final season. Rating 107.1.
You can browse a set of data to see what a perfect season this is. The passing success rate is second in the league; the number of passing touchdowns is third in the league; the number of interceptions is the lowest in the league; and the quarterback rating is third in the league.
In addition, Ben Roethlisberger’s rookie season passing success rate record of 66.4% and Ben Roethlisberger’s rookie quarterback rating record of 98.1 were all collected by Lu Ke; of course, Pei Lu Ke also broke Manning's passing yardage record in his rookie season, but Newton performed better and turned the record into his own name.
It is worth mentioning that Lu Ke is not only the first undrafted quarterback in history to start 16 games in his rookie season, but he is also the first quarterback in history to have a quarterback rating of over 100 in his rookie season.
How awesome is this? You can find out by simply referring to a set of data.
Drew Brees has only had two seasons in his career with a rating above 100. This season is a new high, 110.6; the other season was the 2009 season when he won the Super Bowl.
Aaron Rodgers has scored over 100 points in four seasons of his career. This season is also a new high, 122.5, which is also a new record in the history of the league. But outside of this, the second-highest season is 106.0 - he only played two games. Games in 2007, strictly speaking, do not count.
Tom Brady's career rating has exceeded 100 in three seasons. The highest rating was 117.2 in the perfect victory season in 2007. This season, it is 105.6, behind Lu Ke and ranking fourth in the league.
Peyton Manning's career rating exceeded 100 in three seasons. The highest was 121.1 in 2004, which was also the league's historical record before this year.
The career data of the four elite quarterbacks is undoubtedly the best reference standard, which is clear at a glance.
Why can’t any rookie quarterback have a 100-grade season? Why is Lu Ke's quarterback rating so appalling? Why is the rating of 107.1 so incredible?
That's why.
Such an achievement is not just as simple as setting a record, it can be said to be writing a myth!
In the end, all these brilliance and feats all came from an undrafted rookie and the first Chinese-American quarterback in history. Any words of praise seem to pale in comparison.
In the rookie training camp, all the critical eyes, all the speculations, all the hesitations, can finally come to an end for the time being, not only because of the record of thirteen wins and three losses, but also because of the outstanding performance data, even if it is Kurt Warner had a Cinderella-like legendary season, but he failed to reach such heights.
Seventeen years ago, during the draft, all teams and scouts collectively missed Kurt Warner. The undrafted rookie wasted five years before he entered people's attention. After he served as the main force for four seasons, In his first season at shooting guard, the ugly duckling transformed into a swan, leading the St. Louis Rams to the only Super Bowl in franchise history.
Everyone is wondering, who is this guy?
Eleven years ago, in the draft, scouts once again made a mistake and missed Tom Brady. The New England Patriots got this cabbage with the 199th pick in the sixth round. After that, Brady Dee led the team to complete the feat of three championships in four years and successfully dominated the first decade of the 21st century.
Everyone is wondering, what is going on?
This year, in the draft, 32 teams missed Lu Ke again. Is this history repeating itself? At least judging from the performance of his rookie season, it may seem that... this is the case; then, is this a fleeting meteor or an eternal star?
Andy Dalton performed well; Cam Newton performed wonderfully; but, Lu Ke came out of nowhere!
There is no harm without comparison, and there is no gap without comparison. When people look back on the 2011 season five or ten years later, they will feel very amazing.
During this season, four rookie quarterbacks served as the team's starters, three performed outstandingly, and two led the team to the playoffs. This is definitely one of the most memorable quarterback years in history. However, the so-called "big year" is a little different from people's impressions. It is not Brian Gabbert, Jack Lock, or Christian. Pound, not Colin Kaepernick, but...
When people look at Dalton and Newton, they can't help but lament their excellence and successfully broke the rookie barrier.
Although both quarterbacks have shown unstable status to varying degrees, and their respective shortcomings are relatively obvious, such as Dalton's passing success rate and Newton's interceptions; but their excellence is both There is no doubt that he has the potential to be an excellent quarterback.
However, their performance pales in comparison to Lu Ke. They are just outstanding, but Lu Ke is transcendent; they are just rookies, but Lu Ke has already shown dominance.
This is the gap, an insurmountable gap!
What is certain now is that in the next few seasons, Dalton, Newton and Lu Ke will be three quarterbacks from the same draft. What is interesting is that the three quarterbacks have three different skin colors. , their performances are bound to be compared together at all times. If they were to face each other directly, it would be even more sparkling.
Especially Newton and Lu Ke, one is the No. 1 pick in the draft, and the other is an undrafted rookie; coupled with the grievances between the two people, and Newton's outspoken words during interviews, this adds fuel to the fire. . The alliance becomes exciting because of the existence of these duels!
As a rookie quarterback, Lu Ke's outstanding performance not only easily overwhelmed the rookies of the same period, but also caught up even further, becoming the top player in the league, and even becoming a strong candidate for the regular season MVP.
When people reacted, Lu Ke's name was already placed together with Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady. This... this seems a little wrong!
