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Early impressions of this season's rookie quarterbacks + J.J. McCarthy's season-ending injury, with J.T. O'Sullivan

Aug 15, 2024

J.T. O'Sullivan, a former NFL quarterback, shares his insights on this season's rookie quarterbacks. They discuss the exciting debut of Caleb Williams and the impact of J.J. McCarthy's devastating season-ending injury. O'Sullivan highlights the importance of practice for young players' development and the challenges they face in adapting to the NFL. The conversation also delves into the techniques and strategies that could pave the way for these rookies, emphasizing their unique journeys and the promise they hold for the future.

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Quick takeaways

Caleb Williams demonstrates exceptional talent and composure, setting high expectations for his future performance as a rookie quarterback.

J.J. McCarthy's season-ending injury underscores the challenges that can impede a rookie's development in the competitive NFL landscape.

Analysts assess the diverse skills of rookie quarterbacks, emphasizing the necessity for agility, awareness, and quick learning in today's game.

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Intro

3min

Analyzing Rookie Quarterbacks and Season-Ending Injuries

2min

The Journey of Rookie Quarterbacks

9min

Rookie Quarterback Breakthrough

17min

Mastering Run-Pass Options in Football

4min

Exploring RPOs and Transitioning to Sponsorship Insights

4min

Rookie Quarterbacks: Promise and Challenges

18min

Evaluating Rookie Quarterbacks and Analyzing a Key Injury

3min

Debut Dynamics: Analyzing Rookie Quarterbacks

9min

From excitement over Caleb Williams' debut to disappointment over J.J. McCarthy's season-ending knee injury, we already have plenty to talk about regarding this season's rookie quarterbacks. Robert Mays and former NFL quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan dive into early impressions on the rookies, and discuss what McCarthy misses out on by losing his rookie year, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

Host: Robert Mays

With: J.T. O'Sullivan

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Michael Beller

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