To the delight of National Football League fans all over the world, and especially in the inner-city, there will be 9 African American quarterbacks starting for their teams on opening day for the NFL.

Starting Sunday will be Robert Griffin, III,  (Redskins) (pictured, l), Michael Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) (pictured, r), Terrelle Pryor (Oakland Raiders), Josh Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Geno Smith (New York Jets), Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers), Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), E.J. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), and Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers.

RGIII will be starting for his second season, and trying to get through uninjured. Mike Vick had stiff competition in Philadelphia, but prevailed.

Terrelle Pryor finally won the job with the Oakland Raiders.

Josh Freeman is under a lot of pressure this season with the Buccaneers.

Geno Smith beat out Mark Sanchez for the starting job with the Jets.

Cam Newton will again lead the Panthers.

Russell Wilson will try to take the Seahawks all the way this season.

E. J. Manuel was the first quarterback selected (15th overall pick) and will be trying to turn things around in Buffalo.

Colin Kaepernick will be trying to get the 49ers to the Super Bowl again with hopes of coming out the winner.