Why not keep Andy as a backup?

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Without reading everyone else's to me it's a combination, but the primary thing is freeing up the cap space to build the infrastructure (o-line, another WR, LB and CB.

The considerations of doing right by Andy and getting a draft pick are legitimate but secondary.

I'd say the chances of Burrow being as good as he looks are very good. If not we'll be going for a QB next year - probably the Clemson guy.

Burrow appears to be as NFL ready if anyone could be. He does not need Andy with a clip board. We have QB coaches. It's nice insurance and the ideal in terms of a transition piece, but not necessary. And it would be uncomfortable or both and maddening to Andy.

If we protect him and make sure he's got a couple of deep weapons I think Burrow will flourish.