The 2024 NFL preseason is in full swing, and while these exhibition games don't count, they can provide valuable glimpses of what to expect in the coming season.
Specifically, preseason games give fans their first real look at incoming rookies who might make an immediate impact. Things will be more difficult in the regular season, of course, but seeing how a first-year player handles the speed, rhythm, nuances and spotlight of NFL football can be telling.
When a rookie quarterback like Caleb Williams or Bo Nix operates the offense efficiently, it's reasonable to assume that they'll soon do the same in games that matter.