NFL has massive changes at the quarterback position |
| - - Thursday, March 19, 2020, 6:01 PM |
The NFL has seen a lot of changes in quarterback over the past couple of days, and to keep you update, here is an update. We only decided to explain the changes.
NFC NORTH
Packers
2019 Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers
2020 Quarterback: No change
Vikings
2019 Quarterback: Kirk Cousins
2020 Quarterback: No change except for the fact that Cousins has been inked to a two-year extension.
Bears
2019 Quarterback: Mitch Trubisky
2020 Quarterback: While Trubisky is still on the team, the Bears have also bought in 2017 Super Bowl Champion Nick Foles over in a trade to create a competition. The Bears gave up a fourth-round pick to get Foles.
Lions
2019: Matthew Stafford and others (Stafford was injured)
2020: No change, except former Bear Chase Daniel, is now Stafford’s backup
NFC SOUTH
Saints
2019 Quarterback: Drew Brees, Teddy Bridgewater, Taysom Hill
2020 Quarterback: Drew Brees has signed a two year, 50 million dollar contract to stay with the Saints, and Hill seems primed to remain with New Orleans as well.
Buccaneers
2019 Quarterback: Jameis Winston
2020 Quarterback: The Buccaneers have made a deal to bring Tom Brady to Tampa on a 30 million dollar per year contract.
Panthers
2019 Quarterback: Cam Newton, Kyle Allen
2020 Quarterback: Teddy Bridgewater, who was 5-0 in five starts with the Saints in 2019, has agreed to a deal that will bring him to Carolina.
Falcons
2019 Quarterback: Matt Ryan
2020 Quarterback: No change
NFC WEST
49ers
2019 Quarterback: Jimmy Garoppolo
2020 Quarterback: No change
Seahawks
2019 Quarterback: Russell Wilson
2020 Quarterback: No change
Rams
2019 Quarterback: Jared Goff
2020 Quarterback: No change
Cardinals
2019 Quarterback: Kyler Murray
2020 Quarterback: No change
NFC EAST
Eagles
2019 Quarterback: Carson Wentz
2020 Quarterback: No change
Cowboys
2019 Quarterback: Dak Prescott
2020 Quarterback: No change, Prescott has been franchise tagged by the Cowboys and must be signed to a long-term deal by July
Redskins
2019 Quarterback: Case Keenum, Dwayne Haskins
2020 Quarterback: Dwayne Haskins
Giants
2019 Quarterback: Eli Manning, Daniel Jones
2020 Quarterback: Daniel Jones
AFC NORTH
Ravens
2019 Quarterback: Lamar Jackson
2020 Quarterback: No change
Steelers
2019 Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger (and others since he was hurt)
2020 Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger
Browns
2019 Quarterback: Baker Mayfield
2020 Quarterback: no change, except the Browns, have signed Case Keenum to create some competition and a solid backup for Baker.
Bengals
2019 Quarterback: Andy Dalton (and others because of poor play)
2020 Quarterback: Joe Burrow (probably)
AFC SOUTH
Texans
2019 Quarterback: Deshaun Watson
2020 Quarterback: No change
Titans
2019 Quarterback: Marcus Mariota, Ryan Tannehill
2020 Quarterback: The Titans have reached a four-year extension with Tannehill to reward him for the playoff run the Titans went on.
Colts
2019 Quarterback: Andrew Luck (retired preseason), Jacoby Brissett
2020 Quarterback: Phillip Rivers has agreed to a one year deal worth 25 million to make him the Colts’ QB.
Jaguars
2019 Quarterback: Nick Foles and Gardner Minshew
2020 Quarterback: Gardner Minshew (or a free agent or drafted QB)
AFC WEST
Chiefs
2019 Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes
2020 Quarterback: No change
Broncos
2019 Quarterback: Joe Flacco and Drew Lock
2020 Quarterback: Battle between Flacco and Lock or the draft
Raiders
2019 Quarterback: Derek Carr
2020 Quarterback: The Raiders seem inclined to trade Carr and have backed him up with Marcus Mariota, who they recently signed.
Chargers
2019 Quarterback: Phillip Rivers
2020 Quarterback: ?
AFC EAST
Patriots
2019 Quarterback: Tom Brady
2020 Quarterback: ?
Bills
2019 Quarterback: Josh Allen
2020 Quarterback: No change
Jets
2019 Quarterback: Sam Darnold (and others when Darnold had Mono)
2020 Quarterback: No change
Dolphins
2019 Quarterback: Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen
2020 Quarterback: either of the two or an answer in the draft
It seems the Raiders and the Panthers are looking to move Carr and Newton, respectively, while the Patriots and Chargers are the two teams with absolutely no answer at the quarterback position at the moment. Andy Dalton also appears to be a primed candidate to be traded, while Jameis Winston is the best free-agent left on the board, various back-ups like Blake Bortles or Josh McCown are likely to change teams as well.
In terms of the draft, that likely is where the Bengals, Dolphins, and possibly even Redskins, Chargers, Broncos, Patriots or the Saints may look for an answer at quarterback.
