How Many Left Handed Quarterbacks Are In The NFL?
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Are you a lefty looking to make it big in the NFL? You might be in luck – a recent study found that about 15% of NFL quarterbacks are lefties.
So if you’re left-handed and have always dreamed of playing pro football, don’t give up hope! You’ve got a pretty good chance of making it to the big leagues.
Left Handed Quarterbacks in the NFL
Tom Brady
Tom Brady is a left handed quarterback who has played in the NFL for 20 years. He is currently playing for the New England Patriots.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is a left handed quarterback who has played for the New Orleans Saints since 2006. He is a ten-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2008. Brees holds numerous NFL records, including most career passing yards, most career passing touchdowns, and most career completions.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers, who plays for the Green Bay Packers, is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He is also one of only a handful of left-handed quarterbacks in the league.
Left-handed quarterbacks are somewhat of a rarity in the NFL. In fact, according to a recent article in The New York Times, only about 10 percent of all NFL quarterbacks are lefties.
Some believe that being left-handed gives quarterbacks an advantage because it is harder for defenders to sack them or intercept their passes. Whatever the reason, there are a number of successful left-handed quarterbacks in the NFL today, including Rodgers, Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks.
Why Are There So Few Left Handed Quarterbacks in the NFL?
The Advantage Left Handed Quarterbacks Have
In the NFL, left handed quarterbacks have always been a rarity. In 2017, there are only four starting quarterbacks who are lefties. This low number is due in part to the fact that most quarterbacks are developed at a young age, and trained to throw with their right hand. Why then, are there so few left handed quarterbacks in the NFL?
There are a number of reasons why left handed quarterbacks have always been a rarity in the NFL. Firstly, most quarterbacks are developed at a young age, and trained to throw with their right hand. Secondly, left handed quarterbacks often have difficulty finding gloves that fit properly. Finally, many left handed quarterbacks find that they have an advantage over right handed quarterbacks when playing in cold weather games.
Despite the fact that left handed quarterbacks make up a small minority of NFL players, they have proven to be very successful. Four of the last eight Super Bowl MVPs have been lefties (Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, and Russell Wilson). In addition, two of the last three Heisman Trophy winners have been lefties (Johnny Manziel and Baker Mayfield). There is no doubt that left handed quarterbacks have an advantage in the NFL.
The Disadvantage Left Handed Quarterbacks Have
In the NFL, quarterbacks are required to make quick decisions and deliver passes with accuracy and touch. Although there are many great left handed quarterbacks, they are generally disadvantaged compared to their right handed counterparts.
The main reason for this is that most quarterbacks are trained from a young age to throw with their right hand. This is because the vast majority of people are right handed, so it makes sense to train quarterbacks to throw with their right hand so they can more easily connect with their receivers.
However, this leaves left handed quarterbacks at a disadvantage because they typically don’t have the same level of experience throwing with their left hand. This can lead to lower accuracy and touch when throwing the ball, which can be a big problem for quarterbacks who need to be precise when passing the ball.
Additionally, left handed quarterbacks also have to deal with the fact that most offensive formations and plays are designed for right handed quarterbacks. This means that left handed quarterbacks often have to change or adjust plays in order to be successful, which can add an extra layer of complexity and difficulty.
Conclusion
As of the 2019 season, there are 14 left-handed quarterbacks in the NFL. This is about 4% of the league.
