Rob Gronkowski says rookie quarterbacks are extra NFL-ready than ever earlier than

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Just one rookie quarterback can be beginning Week 1 this season versus three final yr.

That is largely as a result of final yr's class was extensively thought to be one of many higher quarterbacks teams, as six went within the first 12 picks. This yr, after Cam Ward went first general, the following quarterback taken was Jaxson Dart at choose No. 25.

However the debate continues over whether or not rookies ought to get thrown proper into the fireplace in Week 1, and four-time Tremendous Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski believes that they could possibly be if crucial.

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Rob Gronkowski appears on earlier than Tremendous Bowl LVII between the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. (Necessary Credit score: Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports activities)

"These quarterbacks, I really feel like, are able to go now. Again within the day, 10, 15 years in the past, they weren’t actually given the data that they're given this present day within the school ranks of soccer," Gronkowski informed "Fox & Pals" on Friday.

"These guys are coming proper into these NFL organizations, and so they’re finding out the playbook from day one. The day after they get drafted, they get handed the playbook. They acquired coaches that begin constructing that data and simply bolstering the data of the sport of soccer into their brains in order that they’re able to go when the season begins and Week 1 hits. So these quarterbacks, it’s a unique period, as a result of I really feel like school is making ready them greater than ever earlier than."

There are exceptions, although, like Dart, who can be backing up longtime veteran Russell Wilson. Michael Penix did the identical with Kirk Cousins final yr, as did Drake Maye with Jacoby Brissett.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a cross in the course of the first half of a preseason NFL soccer recreation towards the Buffalo Payments on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photograph/Seth Wenig)

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Even perennial MVP candidates like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts sat behind veterans earlier than cementing themselves as a number of the recreation's finest. Aaron Rodgers additionally infamously sat behind Brett Favre, and Jordan Love sat behind Rodgers.

"This one’s a bit bit completely different, as a result of he’s behind a veteran. And once you’re behind a veteran, it will possibly truly be extra impactful for you long run in your profession, as a result of you'll be able to be taught from Russell Wilson. …" Gronkowski mentioned, particularly talking about Dart.

"Jaxson Dart has a vibrant future, however you simply gotta pump the brakes on him enjoying this yr. He’s gonna have to sit down behind Russell Wilson this yr, however he’s going to be taught quite a bit below [head coach Brian] Daboll and being behind Russell Wilson. He’s acquired a vibrant future forward of him."

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks with quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) as they stroll off the sector after the primary half of a preseason NFL soccer recreation towards the Buffalo Payments on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photograph/Seth Wenig)