Possible back up QBs...

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  1. The Hammer

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    Who holds the ball too long

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  2. Mberglo

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    Of course it's realistic. Every team gets a first round pick, every year. There are dozens of older QBs on the decline that have starting experience. You don't need Tom Brady for a backup. You need a Fitzpatrick/Keenum type player. Someone whose understanding of the game is mature, but their body just can't handle the long season. They can be ready with very little preparation, and can help the starter understand the game.

    The perfect model was NcNair/O'Donnell.
     
  3. The Hammer

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    None of those guys were raw like Malik is
     
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  4. HurrayTitans!

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    Fitzpatrick 2021 contract - 1 year/$10 mil. Titans don’t have that, most teams don’t have that, and it’s a terrible waste of a lot of salary cap for someone expected to be backup. Very expensive insurance policy (also consider his grand total of zero postseason experience).

    Every NFL team’s starting and backup quarterback in 2022

    Your description of what you “would sign” is unrealistic.
    for your reading pleasure, the entire list of QB around the league including multiple backups. You want exp? Can’t be more than a handful of games. You want decent? The list gets way smaller.
    I count 17 total backups that have played the bulk of at least 1 season. Here’s your gem list:
    Colt McCoy
    Case Keenum
    Sam darnold
    Trevor Siemian (lost in ten already)
    Jacoby brissett
    Nick foles
    Teddy bridgewater
    Brian hoyer
    Andy dalton
    Tyrod Taylor
    Joe flacco
    Gardner minshew
    Jimmy G (or trey lance)
    Geno smith or drew lock
    Tyler heinicke

    assuming available (which is likely doubtful already) almost none of these meet your criteria of capable but can’t make it a full season, that’s why they’re backups. You highly exaggerate with “dozens or older QBs available” and would remotely meet a Fitzpatrick level.
     
  5. Mberglo

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    Good research. Maybe not dozens, but I'd take any of those guys on your list over a mid-round project rookie for my backup.
     
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  6. HurrayTitans!

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    So would 31 other teams which is why these guys get expensive but also why there are currently about 15 teams with an issue similar to the titans.
     
  7. Young54

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    Josh Allen is the prime example. Very raw and needed development. Hight risk high reward but it was a hit.

    Michael Vick had a solid career
    Donovan McNab
    Heck, even Brett Favre was very raw
     
  8. The Hammer

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    McNab wasn't really raw, Favre sure was though

    Willis is far more raw than any of those you mention
     
  9. Johnnyb

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    I've been thinking for a bit about who to compare Willis to and it's really difficult to come up with an accurate comp in terms of where he's at right now.

    The closest in recent drafts is probably Jalen Hurts, but Jalen was much further along with his footwork and consistency than Willis is.

    The counter though is that when looking at other 3rd and later round draft picks in recent years, no one comes close to having the tools Willis has.

    The most positive thing he has going (imo) is that he seems to understand and accept that he has a long way to go in terms of his footwork, accuracy, pocket awareness, and overall passing ability in order to compete for a starting job. Accepting that he has deficiencies is a huge step that many guys can't get past.

    I think we should all hold our collective breath that he doesn't have to play this year, but then again, he definitely offers more right now than Woodside does.
     
  10. The Hammer

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    The standard needs to be more than "More than Woodside" lol

    which is why it would be smart to get a vet backup
     
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