5 QBs who were the biggest one-season wonders in NFL history

QBs from NFL history who were the biggest one-season wonders

#3 - Mark Rypien, Washington Commanders

Washington quarterback Mark Rypien

While Mark Rypien was relatively solid in his first four seasons with Washington, they are nothing compared to his incredible fifth year, the best season of his entire career by far. He finished in the top five for MVP voting that year and earned his only All-Pro team selection.

Rypien helped Washington to an amazing 14-2 record in the regular season that year. He finished off an incredible year by winning the Super Bowl and being named the MVP of the game. He lasted less than two more years as a starting quarterback but will always have that one memorable season.

#2 - Derek Anderson, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson is the absolute definition of a one-season wonder. After failing to make the Baltimore Ravens' final roster after being drafted in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, he was signed by the Cleveland Browns a year later. He started just three games in his first year with the Browns before starting 15 games the following season.

Anderson made the most of his unexpected opportunity, recording a 10-5 record while throwing 29 touchdown passes and being selected to the Pro Bowl. He recorded an ugly 10-24 overall record as a starting quarterback for the rest of his career while never throwing more than 10 touchdowns in any other season.

#1 - Robert Griffin III, Washington Commanders

Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III

Washington made a huge move when they traded up in the 2012 NFL Draft to select Robert Griffin III as the second overall pick. It looked as if their investment would pay off big time as Griffin put together an incredible rookie season.

He has totaled 3,200 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, 815 rushing yards, and seven rushing touchdowns while throwing just five interceptions to a Pro Bowl selection, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He recorded a 9-6 record while helping Washington make the NFL Playoffs.

Unfortunately, Griffin could never replicate what he did during one of the most impressive rookie seasons by any quarterback in NFL history. He battled multiple injuries for the remainder of his career and posted just a 7-20 record the rest of the way, with 26 total touchdowns and 25 interceptions.