An NFL Rookie QB Barometer For The Bucs’ Josh Freeman

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Published: October 29, 2009

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... of the League's franchises have done it differently during that time. Some throw their rookies right into the fire in a sink or swim type scenario. Others coddle their quarterbacks, not playing them for several years.

Now that Buccaneers Quarterback Josh Freeman has ascended to the throne, let's take a look at how other fellow first round picks have performed in their rookie seasons to give us a reference point of where Josh Freeman is.

Keep in mind, each of these quarterbacks had several factors working either for them or against them in their rookie seasons. Many QB's were drafted by downright horrible football teams with absolutely no weapons.

Others were plugged into a young developing team that just needed him as the final piece to the puzzle.

The First Dayers

Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Joey Harrington (after Week two), David Carr, Vince Young (after Week two), Peyton Manning, Kerry Collins (After Week two), Ben Roe...

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