Backup QB

[DaveThePanther2008]

Andy Dalton is a free agent and getting long in the tooth. 

Who is your target for backup QB? 

Top 10 Free Agents

Darnold - most likely to be re-signed by Minnesota 

Wilson - Will most likely be looking for a starting spot

Fields - probably wants a starting gig but could be an interesting free agent Canales could work with

Winston - really good or really bad

Flacco - See Andy Dalton 

Brissett - OK backup, not much upside 

Rudolph - see Brissett 

Wentz - I'd be interested in see what Canales could do with him. 

Lance - wouldn't mind a third stringer under Canales to eventually be the backup. Played OK against Washington in final game. Probably will stay in Dallas 

DRAFT

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Edited January 8, 2025 by DaveThePanther2008

[Shocker]

Draft a young stud to develop behind Bryce - mid round

Edited January 8, 2025 by Shocker

[DaveThePanther2008]

2 minutes ago, Shocker said:

Draft a young stud to develop behind Bryce - mid round

I saw where the talking heads think there will be plenty of mid to late round QBs available. I kind of like Rourke from Indiana. 

[jfra78]

Don't waste a pick on a QB just re-sign Dalton for a season.

[MHS831]

10 minutes ago, Shocker said:

Draft a young stud to develop behind Bryce - mid round

This draft is perfect for this--Beck (stock tanked this year--could be developed), Dart, Howard, Rourke, etc--lotta talent there.  I am not sure a veteran clip board holder for $5m is the answer.  Get a fourth round rookie for less than $2m--and if he balls out, that is a good problem to have--even if you stay with Bryce, your backup just became a first rounder in a trade.  

[MHS831]

Just now, jfra78 said:

Don't waste a pick on a QB just re-sign Dalton for a season.

that does bother me--depth at DT, WR, TE, LB--all seem to be there in the fourth and maybe fifth.

[csx]

If Bryce is the man I like going the veteran route. At least this year.

[KaseKlosed]

1 hour ago, Shocker said:

Draft a young stud to develop behind Bryce - mid round

Hell no. Waste of a pick. Too many holes to fill on roster

[outlaw4]

I did find it curious Canales moved Jack Plummer to the active roster before the end of the season. Maybe Canales likes him enough to consider him as a potential option as a future backup.

[Aussie Tank]

I'd try go a younger QB who was drafted early. Maybe Cabales can make them look good in preseason for trade bait 

[mav1234]

I wouldn't absolutely hate a QB in the 4th but we have so many holes, I'm not sure. I guess it depends how the draft falls.

[cptx]

I wouldn't mind keeping Dalton for another season if he'll sign the deal.

[DaveThePanther2008]

I did a mock draft or two and both of them had several good college QBs available in round 4. It might be worth a shot on a young quarterback that can learn DCs offense. Definitely needs to be an accurate passer. 

[Pazhoosier89]

7 hours ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

I saw where the talking heads think there will be plenty of mid to late round QBs available. I kind of like Rourke from Indiana. 

Rourke in the later rounds. He played this season on a partially torn ACL and a broken thumb on his throwing hand. Dude is tough.