Plan for a veteran QB is what?

[thennek]

Phillip Rivers

[Jon Snow]

Heineken is going to the Falcons. 

[WarPanthers89]

4 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

Heineken is going to the Falcons. 

Well that canceled my plan lol. He is a good nfl backup

[WarPanthers89]

Taylor Heinicke is heading to Atlanta.

Heinicke has agreed to sign with the Falcons, according to NFL Media. He’ll likely compete with Desmond Ridder for the starting quarterback job. 

Heinicke, who turns 30 tomorrow, has started 25 games in his NFL career, including nine for the Commanders last season, when he replaced Carson Wentz and played better than Wentz, getting the Commanders into playoff contention before they ultimately fell short. Heinicke also started a playoff game for Washington after the 2020 season.

The Commanders have moved on from Heinicke and Wentz and are currently featuring Sam Howell atop their depth chart, although they still may sign a veteran to compete with Howell.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/14/falcons-to-sign-taylor-heinicke/

[Carl Spackler]

Crafty veteran QB Jacob Eason is the only experience this team needs under center. McCown won't be in the huddle and won't be taking snaps, but he's plenty.

 

[csx]

1 hour ago, FuFuLamePoo said:

Maybe just start your #1 pick right away like… every #1 pick ever?

Still obviously need a backup.

[FuFuLamePoo]

6 minutes ago, csx said:

Still obviously need a backup.

Why? Burrow’s was Ryan Finley. Couldn’t tell you who Lawrence’s was. If your QB gets hurt the season is a wash anyways.

[MHS831]

So our QB competition in the NFC South is likely to be

Tampa Bay:  Baker Mayfield

Atlanta:  Desmond Ridder/Taylor Heinicke

New Orleans:  Derek Carr

When it used to be:

Matt Ryan

Drew Brees

Tom Brady

[MHS831]

I still say that Minshew would be a good QB to have on the roster.

[Mr. Scot]

 

[PappyMay]

Call me crazy but if we miss out on Brissett I kind of like the idea of Dalton. Seems like a locker room kind of guy who knows his career is coming to an end and could be a decent mentor.

[csx]

Fortunately the people who are in these positions are able to think about and manage more than one need at a time. Asynchronous multitasking a little better than getting stuck on only thinking about a WR

[Ricky Spanish]

2 minutes ago, PappyMay said:

Call me crazy but if we miss out on Brissett I kind of like the idea of Dalton. Seems like a locker room kind of guy who knows his career is coming to an end and could be a decent mentor.

I was going to say the same thing. Brissett and Dalton are my top 2 in terms of backup QBs. They'd be our Derek Anderson 2.0 - Guys who have started in this league and know what it takes to stick around. Neither are so talented that they would threaten the rookie as the starter, but knowledgeable and stable enough to come in and start and win a few if needed.  

[WarPanthers89]

2 year 20 million for Heinicke? Good pass. We should pick up an old vet who is cheap. Our rookie will clearly be starting so no need to spend money on a backup, just a vet presence will do