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The education of rookie quarterbacks
In this Las Vegas survey of NFL training camps, executives and players debate whether rookies should play immediately or learn behind veterans. Doug Williams of Grambling, Matt Cavanaugh, and Guy Benjamin are contrasted with past first-rounders like Plunkett and Manning, while peers like Ken Anderson and Steve Grogan weigh learning curves, team context, and protection against rough early hits. Williams’ potential to become the league’s first established black quarterback is discussed amid the era's evolving quarterback development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nea
Jim Plunkett
Stanford
Archie Manning
Mississippi
Dan Pastorini
Santa Clara
Ken Anderson
Augustana College
Lynn Dickey
Kansas State
National Football League
NFL
Doug Wiliams
Grambling
Matt Cavanaugh
Pitt
Guy Benjamin
Williams
Buccaneers
Houston
Cavanaugh
New England
Benjamin
Miami
Plunkett
Manning
Pastorini
Gary Huff
Iliams
James Harris
Joe Gilliam
Dewar
Wiliams
Steve Grogan
Bob Griese
Augustana
Cincinnati Bengals
Craig Morton
Morton
Dallas
Denver
Patriots
Steve
Doug Williams
Bob Avellini
Grogan
Chicago Bears
Avellini
St. Louis
Pisarkiewicz
Grebebl
Buffalo
Erry Bradshaw
Bert Jones
Cardinals
Jim
Hart
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