The 2024 NFL offseason is underway, but in many ways, free agency won’t truly kick into high gear until the first quarterback domino falls. There is no shortage of big names who could be moved, either via new contracts or blockbuster trades.
But how should the quarterback market play out? Which player-and-team matches make sense for both sides? Here, we’re playing matchmaker with all the notable veterans set to be available, proposing homes for 19 different signal-callers:
Bears keep Justin Fields
All signs point to Chicago dealing Justin Fields and resetting with a top prospect like Caleb Williams. But the future financial burden of retaining Fields is overstated, and more importantly, the dual-threat youngster has already proven he’s got NFL-translatable talent, gradually improving in spite of the team’s woeful support. What if (gasp) the Bears finally used their wealth of resources, including this year’s No. 1 overall draft pick, to build around Fields’ strengths rather than start from ground zero yet again?
Falcons sign Cousins
Kirk Cousins likes it in Minnesota, and the Vikings like him, too. But it might finally be time for the latter to shift focus to a longer-term signal-caller. In that case, there isn’t a better fit for Cousins than Atlanta, which is ready-made for a playoff run in the wide-open NFC South, complete with ascending skill talent and an underrated defense. The Falcons might prefer a younger arm of their own, but picking outside the top five in the draft, this route ensures they finally enter the season with a legitimate passer.
Raiders ink Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson’s market may be even thinner than most realize, which speaks to the rapid decline in his dual-threat stardom since exiting the Seattle Seahawks. He remains a serviceable starter, however, and that’s precisely what the Raiders need after whiffing badly on Jimmy Garoppolo a year ago. Again, a rookie…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-03-01 13:25:04
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