This year’s rookie class was simply spectacular especially in the quarterback department which made the Offensive Rookie of the Year decision so difficult.  The Associated Press went with an amazing choice.  Read more after the jump.

Shay Marie

Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins won the award Saturday night over the Seattle Seahawks’Russell Wilson and Indianapolis Colts’Andrew Luck in one of the best rookie crops of players in NFL history. Running backs like Washington’sAlfred Morris and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Doug Martin would have been in the mix to win most years.

Griffin was the best option because he was excellent from Week 1 on. Wilson ultimately wasn’t a huge factor in theSeahawks’ offense for the first five to six weeks of the season. RG3 also was steadier than Luck, who had a dip in play during the final stretch of the season. I made my case for Griffin back in December. Wilson’s playoff excellence didn’t factor into the award or he might have won.

RG3 combined insane athleticism with smarts beyond his years. Like Wilson, he was such a good decision-maker. Griffin was accurate and explosive, and he avoided mistakes. He played like a veteran. Luck took more chances, showed an amazing ability to avoid pressure, and his highs arguably were higher than any other rookie. Luck was asked to do more than anyone, but ultimately he was not as consistent.

It feels silly to knock any of the rookie quarterbacks because all three would have been great choices for the award. But Griffin ultimately deserved this round in their competition.

It was an incredible season from this trio. I can’t wait to see Round 2 next season.

Gregg Rosenthal for NFL.com