If you're interested in the future of quarterbacking in the NFL, pay attention to Sunday's game between the Panthers and Redskins. Washington rookie Robert Griffin III and Carolina second-year standout Cam Newton rank second and third in the NFL in yards per carry (minimum 50 attempts), and Griffin is on pace to exceed the impressive rushing total Newton amassed last season. A look at how the two QBs match up on the ground in their rookie seasons compared with the top seasons of the some best running quarterbacks in the last 25 years.
*-Projected based on eight-game totals
-- Compiled by Sean Smith
| Quarterback | Season, team | Rushing yards (Yards/carry) | TDs |
| *Robert Griffin III | 2012, Redskins | 952 (6.8) | 16 |
| Cam Newton | 2011, Panthers | 706 (5.6) | 14 |
| Tim Tebow | 2011, Broncos | 660 (5.4) | 6 |
| Michael Vick | 2006, Falcons | 1,039 (8.4) | 2 |
| Daunte Culpepper | 2002, Vikings | 609 (5.7) | 10 |
| Kordell Stewart | 2001, Steelers | 537 (5.6) | 5 |
| Donovan McNabb | 2000, Eagles | 629 (7.3) | 6 |
| Steve McNair | 1997, Oilers | 674 (6.7) | 8 |
| Steve Young | 1992, 49ers | 537 (7.1) | 4 |
| Randall Cunningham | 1990, Eagles | 942 (8.0) | 5 |
| John Elway | 1987, Broncos | 304(4.6) | 4 |