How did 40 heralded rookie QBs fare in the Super Bowl era?

Joe Burrow joins the list of heralded rookie QBs expected to produce big time in the NFL.

With the release of Andy Dalton by the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, the way is paved for Joe Burrow to start at quarterback after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Once signed, he would be stepping into a team that was 2-14 last season. How have some of the other big names — and high draft picks — done in their rookie years?

Bob Griese

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The fourth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins out of Purdue in 1967, Bob Griese went 3-7 as a starter with 15 TD passes against 18 interceptions. He completed 50.2% of his passes for 2,005 yards.