NFL Quarterback Rookie Debut Watch

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    Caleb Williams, Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels all made their NFL debuts today. Williams was the only one that came out with a victory, but was also the only one unable to produce a touchdown.

    Caleb Williams:

    The Bears and Williams escaped with a 24-17 victory against the Titans, but it was not pretty. The Bears only produced 148 total yards, and did not score an offensive touchdown. Their two scores came from a blocked punt and a pick-six.

    Williams did not have the debut that he might have wanted, as he only threw for 93 yards. He only completed 48% of his passes and took two sacks for -29 yards.

    Despite the rough start to his career, he became the first No. 1 overall pick to win their debut since 2002. There is no need to worry about Williams, though, and the Bears will only continue to get better as Williams continues to improve his game. He will have lots of veteran help, especially from DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, and will get better with time.

    Bo Nix:

    The Broncos started their season off with a tough 26-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

    Nix, like Williams, struggled throwing the ball in his debut. He finished 26-42 with 138 yards and two interceptions. He did not throw a touchdown. Nix did however rush for 35 yards and a touchdown at the end of the game which came as his first career touchdown.

    Denver's defense looked good, producing two safeties and keeping them in the game, but it was not enough. Nix will also just need time to adjust to the speed of the NFL but Denver should be a competitive team throughout the season.

    Jayden Daniels:

    Daniels had the best game compared to his rookie counterparts Sunday, Even though Washington lost 37-20 against the Buccaneers.

    Daniels went 17/24 with 184 yards. He also rushed 16 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns. He finished as the team's leading rusher.

    Daniels looked like the draft's best rookie today, but the whole season is still left. If he keeps this up, the Commanders will be in great hands.

    Summary:

    The rookie quarterbacks have work to do to get adjusted, but the NFL is in great hands. This year's class still has lots of talent, like Drake Maye and Michael Penix Jr., but for now we will get to see the development of Williams, Nix and Daniels.

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