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686. Why Is It So Hard to Find an NFL Quarterback?
58 minutes Posted Sep 11, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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For decades, teams have tried (and mostly failed) to predict which college quarterbacks will thrive in the pros. Is the science finally catching up? Stephen Dubner speaks with a scout, a psychologist, a data warrior, and a Hall of Fame quarterback who nobody wanted.