2023-09-07 16:16:00
207 days. Which is to say an eternity. Between the SuperBowl, which crowned the Kansas City Chiefs, and the first official meeting of the season between the Chiefs and the Detroit Lions, on the night of Thursday to Friday, it will have happened 6 months and 23 days, or 207 days. Are we going to take the same ones and start over? No, not really, at least as far as the quarterback position is concerned. Because if Aaron Rodgers (39) has left his historic Green Bay Packers franchise and is trying to bet by wanting to bring the New York Jets back to center stage, young people are pointing the tip of their noses. Of course, Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City, 27), Josh Allen (Buffalo, 27), Lamar Jackson (26, Baltimore) and another Tua Tagovailoa (25, Miami) are far from being veterans, but this does not are not partridges of the year either.
So, when we see a quarterback being drafted at the end of April and being established for the first meeting, this weekend, it arouses curiosity. Especially since it doesn’t happen once or twice, but three times! Young, Stroud and Richardon hope it’s not just a flash in the pan and will do everything to settle down for the long term.
Bryce Young (22 ans, Carolina Panthers)
The Panthers bet on Bryce Young. ©2023 Getty Images
Give honour where honour is due. Let’s start this little overview with the quarterback who was drafted in first position. Bryce Young has already made history as the first Crimson Tide player to achieve this rank. Best College Player 2021, Bryce Young may be the best in the class, but he’s not the greatest. From the top of his 1.78 m (for 88 kg), the Philadelphian finally convinced the Panthers. Even if his right arm is not super powerful, Young is quick and precise in the pass, even if the collective is not up to par, as in 2022 (32 touchdowns, 3,328 yards gained). Also fast, which opens up prospects for him, he is not often intercepted. His calm in all circumstances is also to be noted.
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I take it day by day. I am improving in many areas.
Bryce Young was therefore quickly established this summer by Frank Reich. Veteran Andy Dalton (35) will be there to guide him. But will he manage to offer the Panthers their very first SuperBowl? Considering preseason results, it doesn’t feel good (three losses to the Jets, Giants and Lions). However, the rookie is keeping his cool as things finally get serious for him this Sunday once morest the Falcons. “Starting the meeting means a lot to me but I take it day by day, he says calmly. I have to keep improving in a lot of areas.”
C. J. Stroud (21 ans, Houston Texans)
C. J. Stroud a un rendement intéressant. © 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
It’s not easy to move forward, especially when you’ve been confined to the role of sidekick for several seasons. The Houston Texans are therefore preparing for the future and have bet on CJ Stroud. The Ohio State quarterback, also right-handed, was selected second overall in the draft. Culminating him at 1.90 m for 99 kg, the Californian is probably not the fastest but he reads the options available to him well and is able to get out of his protective pocket. In two seasons as a starter with the Buckeyes, CJ Stroud has compiled 7,775 yards, 81 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions. He will therefore start the meeting this Sunday once morest the Baltimore Ravens. But will he be able to allow the Texans to finally win the Vince Lombardi trophy? “I will continue to work even more now, he assures. I am lucky to start at a young age in this league; it’s not the easiest thing to do. But I know my coaches trust me, so I’m going to go out there and do my best.”
Anthony Richardson (21 ans, Indianapolis Colts)
Tall and strong, will Richardson be precise enough? ©2023 Getty Images
Okay, he’s “only” the 3rd quarterback in the class. But that doesn’t lessen his talent. Taller and heavier than Young and Stroud (1.93 m and 111 kg), the Floridian dominated the Combine (event bringing together the best university players so that they are evaluated) in the sprint, vertical jump and long jump. If his legs are his main strength, the former Gators suffers from precision problems. But the Colts, who have not distinguished themselves in the playoffs since a lost Conference final in 2014, hope to have found in Richardson the solution to their problem as quarterback. We will already see this Sunday once morest the Jaguars what it gives. “I can’t settle for the minimum, he observes. The team wouldn’t allow that, I wouldn’t allow myself.”
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