Starting NFL Quarterbacks Not Worth Betting On

The majority of starting NFL quarterbacks have adequate to immense talent and are in wonderful positions to succeed in 2012, with solid running games, a batch of quality pass-catching options and sturdy offensive lines in front of them. 

Some, well, they need help in a major way. 

These three guys have the chance to bounce back from vastly disappointing 2011 campaigns, but they're certainly not worth betting on this season. 

Blaine Gabbert

Gabbert's rookie-season struggles are well-documented. Though the Jaguars may have placed him into the starting lineup much too early, he rarely showed any glimpses of potential as a viable NFL starter in his first year.

Running back Maurice Jones-Drew accounted for nearly 48 percent of the team's overall offensive yardage production, but he's in the middle of a stagnant contract dispute and could sit out part of the regular season. 

Wideout Laurent Robinson was signed in free agency, and the team traded up to grab Justin Blackmon in the draft. However, he has yet to sign his rookie deal and has missed the start of training camp. 

Moreover, Gabbert was sacked 44 times in 2011, and the team did not address the offensive line in the draft. 

Gabbert has a good arm, but if there's one NFL starting signal-caller you cannot bet on, it's this guy. I wouldn't bet on any Jaguars starting QB. Can you really bet on Chad Henne?

Kevin Kolb

Kolb's in a quarterback competition of his own in Arizona with former seventh-round pick John Skelton, a guy that outperformed the $65 million man in 2011. 

The pressure's on Kolb this year due to the mega deal he inked last offseason. 

He's appeared in only 16 games over the last two seasons, as he's earned the label as an oft-injured quarterback. 

Right now, Kolb is listed as the team's No. 1 quarterback. According to Rotoworld.com, "John Skelton is going to need a big camp to get under center for Week 1." 

After nine touchdowns, eight interceptions and an 81.1 QB rating while playing in nine games, it's difficult to bet on Kolb in 2012. 

Christian Ponder

Ponder was better than fellow rookie Blaine Gabbert last year, but not by much. He's surprisingly dodged the vast criticism Gabbert received despite being a first-round pick himself. 

In 11 games, Ponder completed a shade below 55 percent of his passes, averaged only 6.37 yards per attempt and tossed 13 touchdowns to 13 interceptions with five fumbles en route to a paltry 70.1 QB rating. 

Adrian Peterson will likely return at some point during the 2012 campaign, but he is coming off a completely blown-out knee. 

Matt Kalil was drafted to protect the second-year signal-caller, and two Arkansas wideouts were selected in the middle rounds to help an anemic passing attack. 

With question marks at wide receiver and along the offensive line, with a running back returning from a devastating injury, you'd be smart not to bet on Ponder this season.