Brandon Allen re-signed

[TecmoBengals]

(03-17-2022, 02:39 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: You have guys like Fitzpatrick, Andy Dalton, Jacoby Brissett, Mariota, Jameis, Tyrod Taylor out there and we are running with Brandon Wilson. He literally might be the worst backup in the league. 

I thought I'd revisit the idea of upgrading the backup QB after some recent signings.

I definitely understand Weezy's sentiment of wanting to upgrade the backup QB spot, but after Mariota signing with the Falcons to be a starter I wanted to check out the contracts of some of the backup-caliber QBs that have been mentioned in various posts on this board.

Brissett - 1 year, $4.65 million (4.5 guaranteed)
Mariota - 2 year, $18.75 million 
Taylor - 2 year, $11 million (can reach 17 million with incentives)

Other players:

Bridegwater - 1 year, $6.5 million (all guaranteed)
Trubisky - 2 year, $14.25 million (can reach 27 million with incentives)
Winston - 2 year, $28 million (15.2 guaranteed)

Upgrading the backup QB position apparently is not cheap in the NFL. So unless a team pays big dollars, they have to go the route of Allen (Bengals), Henne (Cheifs), McCoy (Cardinals), or Daniel (Charges) as examples of guys signing team-friendly, 1 year deals.

If Fitzy and Dalton sign, it will be interesting to see the dollar amount they get. Ultimately, Allen's probably most valuable for the in-game contributions he can make by talking to Burrow and other players on the offense.

Edit: I also recognize some of these guys who have been backups were signed to start: Mariota, Trubisky, & Winston.