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This was my thinking as well. Tannehill will not get many offers and hes a clear improvement over Mannion.
Here's how all the QB movement will shake out this offseason
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Tannehill would be great but I think he’ll get a decent contract from someone. I could see Washington signing him, or I could see him getting a decent back up contract from someone.
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I've read a lot of articles that make Tannehill sound like a jerk.
If true, pass. We don't need that drama.
If true, pass. We don't need that drama.
That disgusting list shows just how difficult it is to find an NFL QB. Some of the QBs on that list aren't even NFL QBs.
Knowing how difficult it truly is... I'd draft a QB every single year. Obviously not with a high draft pick every year... but I would make sure to draft at least 1 QB each year as a general rule.
Knowing how difficult it truly is... I'd draft a QB every single year. Obviously not with a high draft pick every year... but I would make sure to draft at least 1 QB each year as a general rule.
Well, I’ll have to trust McVay on this Mannion decision. Obviously.
But we have seen McVay let former starters go in order to upgrade other positions. Often multiple players at the same time, and usually it has worked out very well. OL, WR, CB, LB, and safety come to mind. McVay is definitely decisive in such matters.
So, why would one think that Mannion is a sacred cow?
Myself, I find the idea of acquiring Fitzpatrick very intriguing. He certainly can run the McVay system and can win some games for the Rams if Goff is out.
Don’t know if he’s at all affordable, but if he is then that would be a huge insurance policy at QB for years to come. Super smart, experienced under fire, good teammate...
But we have seen McVay let former starters go in order to upgrade other positions. Often multiple players at the same time, and usually it has worked out very well. OL, WR, CB, LB, and safety come to mind. McVay is definitely decisive in such matters.
So, why would one think that Mannion is a sacred cow?
Myself, I find the idea of acquiring Fitzpatrick very intriguing. He certainly can run the McVay system and can win some games for the Rams if Goff is out.
Don’t know if he’s at all affordable, but if he is then that would be a huge insurance policy at QB for years to come. Super smart, experienced under fire, good teammate...
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Or get a vet like Hoyer with the Pats. It sounds like he was instrumental in helping the Cheatriots defeat McVays offense.
That is pretty much all i can think about him as sell.
Just haven't seen much of him.
I think the lack of leadership is quite telling.
If we could get him cheap, I'd actually like us to get Blake Bortles. He won't cost us a comp pick because the Jaguars are going to cut him. He's shown the ability to be a competent starter when the circumstances are right. When the circumstances are wrong, he can turn into a disaster. But this is a backup QB we're talking about here. With the talent and coaching we have, I think Bortles could do enough to keep us competitive if disaster ever struck. With how much of a disaster Jacksonville was this year and how much Bortles struggled, I think we could get him for a bargain.
EDIT: As for Tannehill, he's going to get a low-end starter contract somewhere (which prices him way out of our range). He's been just competent enough throughout his career.
EDIT: As for Tannehill, he's going to get a low-end starter contract somewhere (which prices him way out of our range). He's been just competent enough throughout his career.
I think the Rams need a decent vet backup - but they also need to start developing a QB3 who can be the main backup in 2020. It's just too important to have an affordable guy you can actually have faith in to fill in at QB. I'd hate using a third - but I think that it is necessary to solve the problem going forward. I have faith in McVay developing the right guy. I have zero faith in Mannion.
Bring Perez back. He's had a little more seasoning at this point and is off to a great start in the AAF.
I think this is a good idea if implemented correctly. The Rams need to sign a veteran backup QB (Tyrod Taylor, Bortles, or Fitzpatrick types). I don’t think the Rams should force the drafting of a developmental QB. Sign the veteran backup to a 2 or 3 year deal, and then wait until the right guy is able to be drafted. I think a veteran backup QB capable of keeping the Rams competitive if Goff got hurt is a higher priority though.