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Quarterback busts over the past decade highlighted in recent analysis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Quarterback busts over the past decade highlighted in recent analysis

Summary

A recent analysis reviews the biggest quarterback busts in the NFL over the past ten years, focusing on three players: Josh Rosen, Zach Wilson, and Anthony Richardson. Josh Rosen, selected 10th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018, struggled to find success, leading to his retirement from football. Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in 2021 by the New York Jets, faced a series of disappointing starts and multiple benchings. The analysis suggests that Anthony Richardson, taken 4th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, possesses potential but has not yet demonstrated the expected performance. These evaluations come amid discussions about the future of young quarterbacks who have not lived up to their drafts.

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By the Numbers

•Josh Rosen drafted 10th by the Cardinals in 2018.
•Zach Wilson selected 2nd overall by the Jets in 2021.
•Anthony Richardson taken 4th by the Colts in 2023.
•Analysis explores their unsuccessful career trajectories.
•Discussion marks potential implications for future drafts.

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What they're saying

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With J.J. McCarthy losing his job to Kyler Murray and Michael Penix Jr. facing the possibility of losing his starting job to Tua Tagovailoa, two more young former first-round quarterbacks are in the early stages of disappointing careers, which makes it a fitting time to look back at some of the most disappointing quarterbacks of…
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