NFL Teams in need of a new QB

Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill (Credit: USA Today)
Written by Johnny Maffei

As the draft order is officially starting to take form, I think these teams are better off finding a new QB1 this offseason.  The teams are listed in alphabetical order.

Now

  • Chicago
    • Are they still waiting around and calling Mitch Trubisky projectable? After passing on DeShaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes, really?
  • Detroit 
    • It has been reported that Matthew Stafford and the Lions are parting ways.  They were added to the list strictly due to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero report.
  • Houston
    • It has been reported that DeShaun Watson requested a trade
  • Indianapolis (Update: IND acquired Carson Wentz from PHI; IND is still on the list)
    • Phillip Rivers announced his retirement, will they grab someone to bridge to Jacob Eason?  Will Jacoby Brissett bridge to Eason?  Is Eason someone worth bridging to?  Will they give it a shot with Brissett again?
  • Jacksonville
    • I like Minshew, I think he can be starting QB in the right situation, but they have an amazing opportunity to select Trevor Lawerence after clinching the #1 pick in the draft.
  • Los Angeles (N) (Update: LAR listened to me (lol) and aquired Matt Stafford)
    • Rams HC Sean McVay controls and manages Goff so much and he still is very inconsistent.  Why not micromanage a better QB.
  • New England
    • Cam Newton had a 1:2 TD:INT ratio entering Week 17 against the two-win New Jersey Jets and HC Bill Belichick didn't even give Jarrett Stidham a start when Newton had the rona.
  • New York (A)
    • Darnold is in an awful situation and deserves a fresh start elsewhere.  At the same time, though, he has struggled a lot and I don't think he will help the Jets turn it around.
  • New York (N)
    • Daniel Jones was never the answer.  Not sure what they saw in him.  I realize he has had a depleted squad around him, but give Joe Judge a shot with his own guy.
  • Pittsburgh
    • Big Ben's arm and body aren't there anymore, which is ok, he's old.  Not everyone is Drew Brees and Tom Brady.
  • Tennessee
    • Titans HC Mike Vrabel is a great coach that built a great team.  Why is he letting Ryan Tannehill, who hasn't done a bad job, hold him back.  There are other options to take Tennessee to the next level and win some games that Henry doesn't dominate.

Soon

  • Atlanta
    • Age
  • Carolina
    • Not sure about this one, I really believe in Teddy Bridgewater, we'll see how he does if he's given a shot next year.  He's had a tough career after a great college career and a hot start as a young player before his injuries.
  • Denver
    • A lot of people think the Broncos should move on from Lock but I'm not ready to say that yet.  While saying that, I also acknowledge a short leash is probably the best idea for the franchise.  Hate to see Lock fall into the Elway QB Curse which ABSOLUTELY exists.
  • Las Vegas
    • Gruden has to change something, if a guy becomes available who's better than Carr, he should pounce.
  • Miami
    • Tua should be given a chance, but if DESHAUN WATSON becomes available, or another guy that's already ready to win with the group they have in South Florida, teams only have so fine a window, if they even ever get a window
  • New Orleans
    • Will they stick with Taysom Hill or Jameis Winston when Drew Brees retires?
    • New Orleans will be moved to the tier at the top when Brees announces retirement
  • Philadelphia (Update: With Wentz gone, Hurts being PHI QB1 removes PHI from this list)
    • I like Jalen Hurts, but I pulled for him almost all season, but I don't think he will be given a fair chance and if they go back to Carson Wentz, well we already saw how that story goes.
  • Washington 
    • If Alex Smith isn't the answer next year, they need a change this offseason.  Taylor Heinicke deserves every shot at the job, though.