I thought about this on and off today. Why some of you are worried about how much a QB might cost and bring in Jacoby. Why do some of you aim so low and worry about the “money” or cost to the team? For crying out loud, Russel Wilson is an option. Ryan Fing Tannehill is a better option (and I LAUGHED at Titans fans when they resigned him to that contract) Brissett?? I mean are you kidding me? There are available QBs that have been starting QBs….why the hell would you be ok with Brissett?? I don’t get it.
Also, I under stand the “bridge” QB theory, so stop it. There’s FAR better available “bridge” QBs. AIM higher
On your FAR better "bridge" QBs. Who would you pick?
PFF List of QB UFA (not cut):
FA
Rank# QB (Age) PFF Grade
#2 Kirk Cousins (35.5) 86.1
#45 Baker Mayfield (28.9) 77.2
#70 Ryan Tannehill (35.6) 68.7
#92 Gardner Minshew (28.1) 62.0
#128 Jacoby Brissett (31.2) 84.6
#133 Jameis Winston (30.1) 56.3
#158 Tyrod Taylor (34.5) 71.4
#160 Sam Darnold (26.7) 66.0
#161 Drew Lock (27.3) 61.3
#174 Tyler Huntley (26.0) 63.8
#204 Joshua Dobbs (29.1) 65.9
#210 Mason Rudolph (28.6) 64.8
Others: Mariota (31), Flacco (39), Sudfeld (31), Gabbert (35), Wentz (32), etc.
I agree w/ top 5 on this list. Cousins is by far the best QB, but not a "bridge." Neither is Mayfield. They're both QB1s.
That leaves Tannehill, Minshew and Brissett. Flacco is too old and not mentor type. All of these are affordable and meet "bridge" definition.
To me, Brissett seems the logical option because:
1. Familiar w/ AvP scheme
2. Still young
3. Good character, mentor type
4. 2nd highest PFF grade in the list.
Neither Tannehill or Minshew meet all of the above criteria, though Minshew is an interesting option. I'm good with Jacoby.
Now, if they sign Baker, we know they're not picking QB w/ #3.