Greg Olsen seconds Tom Brady’s claims of NFL currently suffering from QB problem
Agreeing with Tom Brady, Greg Olsen addressed the subject of the quarterback problem in the NFL, demanding better development for rookie QBs.
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Greg Olsen seconds Tom Brady’s claim about QB problem in the NFL (Via Vanity Fair/Imago)
Looks like there indeed is a quarterback problem in the NFL as many prominent pundits highlighted the issue. Joining the list is Greg Olsen after the Indianapolis Colts decided to bench Anthony Richardson to name veteran Joe Flacco the starter.
Fox Sports lead analyst Tom Brady, who replaced Olsen from the position, first brought the subject to everyone’s attention when the Carolina Panthers benched Bryce Young after the team’s continuous failure. Agreeing with Brady, Fox Sports analyst Olsen addressed the subject in the recent episode of The Ryen Russillo Podcast.
The pundits believe the league doesn’t allow the young quarterbacks the flexibility and time to develop into star players, especially first-round picks who are expected immediate results upon making their debut.
There is no doubt we have a quarterback problem in the NFL. I think a lot of it is man-made. Asking your quarterback to stand in the shotgun, catch the ball, and play, and throw the ball every down is virtually impossible in today’s day and age. But these guys don’t learn to get under center. They’ve never taken an under-center snap in their lives.
Greg Olsen said
"There is no doubt we have a QB problem in the NFL."
— The Ringer (@ringer) November 1, 2024
Are more quarterbacks today being set up to fail? Greg Olsen breaks down the developmental issues he's noticed at the position.@ryenarussillo @gregolsen88 pic.twitter.com/7RyscY9HPl
The former NFL tight end argued that the “development problem” with the quarterbacks isn’t just in the NFL, but also in high schools and colleges training these young athletes for the league. He claimed the rookies, who are in their early twenties, are judged right from the moment they enter the NFL after burdening them with the entire offense.
Tom Brady advocates for better rookie development amidst early starts
Previously in September, the seven-time Super Bowl champion brought this to everyone’s attention by expressing sympathizes for the young quarterbacks entering the league and called it a “tragedy” that they are forced into action too early in their career.
There used to be college programs. Now there are college teams. You’re no longer learning a program you’re learning a playbook. I had to learn all those things in college. That was development. Then I went to New England and I was developed by Coach [Bill] Belichick and the offensive staff there. I didn’t start my first year I think it’s just a tragedy that we’re forcing these rookies to play early.
Tom Brady said on The Stephen A. Smith show
Speaking from his own experience, the NFL GOAT highlighted that he was a prodigy draft pick when he made his debut in the NFL. In fact, he wasn’t even the starter and he spent five years learning to drop back passes, read coverages, and defense under head coach Bill Belichick and the rest of the coaching staff in New England. This helped him develop from a seventh quarterback to third and eventually the starter on the depth chart.
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