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There were five quarterbacks drafted in the top 15 picks of April’s NFL Draft. Three of them are starting in Week 1: Trevor Lawrence (No. 1, Jaguars), Zach Wilson (No. 2, Jets) and Jones (No. 15, Patriots). Chicago Bears No. 11 overall pick Justin Fields should make his first start in the first quarter of the season. He simply has to wait because coach Matt Nagy unwisely promised Andy Dalton the Week 1 job when Chicago signed him, desperate for a solution after striking out on a trade for Seattle’s Wilson. The 49ers’ Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick, appears unprepared to start right away, so Jimmy Garoppolo will get the ball early. But Lance probably will factor into some packages and take over the job once he gains confidence. Meanwhile, it’s easy to be skeptical of this year’s NFL head coaching hiring cycle as one of the most uninspiring in years. The Lions’ Dan Campbell is a complete wildcard coaching a rebuilding team. Urban Meyer is clearly overwhelmed in Jacksonville, from rules violations to the Tim Tebow signing. David Culley has his work cut out in Houston. The Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, 40, is a complete unknown. And although there is respect for the Jets’ Robert Saleh and Falcons’ Arthur Smith, it will take more than an adequate performance to turn their franchises around. The Chargers’ Staley, 38, inherited the best situation, but with only one season as a coordinator under his belt, nothing will come easily.
