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Third-round quarterbacks

Not surprising Giants writing off Webb

There was a story recently that the new decision-makers for the New York Giants consider 2017 third-round quarterback Davis Webb "an afterthought." They're planning to start Eli Manning in 2018, at the very least, and maybe beyond that. They might also draft a quarterback at No. 2 overall.

Drafting a quarterback that early, of course, would mean Webb isn't even a lock to make the roster this season. It's not surprising New York would move on quickly, given the recent history of third-round quarterbacks. Most of those players never amount to anything in the NFL.

There are exceptions. The reigning Super Bowl MVP, of course, is a former third-rounder (though he had to bounce around the league for a few years before his remarkable January run). And Russell Wilson already has a Super Bowl win and a loss to his credit.

But the vast majority of those players are quickly forgotten, kicking around some as below-average backups or third-string quarterbacks. No one would feel good about Ryan Mallett or Cody Kessler coming onto the field for their teams this season.

In the table, success stories (of varying degrees) are in bold; unknowns are in italics.

THIRD-ROUND QUARTERBACKS, 1998-2017
YearPkPlayerHighlights
201787Davis Webb, NYG?
2017104C.J. Beathard, S.F.Played OK before Garoppolo trade
201691Jacoby Brissett, N.E.OK season for Indianapolis
201693Cody Kessler, Clev.
201575Garrett Grayson, N.O.
201589Sean Mannion, St.L.
201373Mike Glennon, T.B.Got paid by Bears
201275Russell Wilson, Sea.On Hall of Fame track
201288Nick Foles, Phil.Super Bowl LII MVP
201174Ryan Mallett, N.E.
201085Colt McCoy, Clev.
201089Armanti Edwards, Car.
200894Kevin O'Connell, N.E.
200792Trent Edwards, Buff.
200681Charlie Whitehurst, S.D.Great nickname
200685Brodie Croyle, K.C.
200567Charlie Frye, Clev.
200569Andrew Walter, Oak.
200585David Greene, Sea.
200490Matt Schaub, Atl.Several 4,000-yard seasons for Houston
200388Dave Ragone, Hou.
200397Chris Simms, T.B.
200281Josh McCown, Ariz.Successful in Chicago, with Jets
200065Giovanni Carmazzi, S.F.
200075Chris Redman, Balt
199977Brock Huard, Sea.
199867Scott Frost, NYJ
199886Jonathan Quinn, Jac.
199891Brian Griese, Den.Wife saw him in a Denver bagel place

--Andy Richardson

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