....(probably because they don't care yet)
Who is the backup QB going to be?
A) Current #2 Kyle Trask He may be off to greener pastures. He may not be handed a starting job, but he'll get a bigger paycheck somewhere. I'm not sure the Bucs want to pay the going rate of $10 mil or so that Trask will command IMO. But the Bucs have been very very fortunate with their starting QBs staying healthy (knock on wood).
B) Current #3 Michael Pratt He may be more of a #3 QB at least for next year. He could probably grow into a #2 in time, but it won't be 2025.
C) Draft Pick. Jaxson Dart Don't be surprised if the Bucs use a 3rd rounder on a QB. If Coen sticks around they may want to bring in a developmental QB for Coen to work with.
(from Walter Football) 1/14/25: In 2024, Dart completed 69 percent of his passes for 4,279 yards with 29 touchdowns and six interceptions. Team sources feel that Dart is instinctive, tough, and competitive. They worry about his pocket presence and being reckless with the ball. They feel he should have thrown more, was fortunate he does no have a larger interception total, and has issues with fumbles. Some compare Dart to Gardner Minshew.
D) Free agent bust: Mac Jones. A reclamation project would suit the Bucs. A bust player who hopes to resurrect his career like Baker Mayfield did.
E) Free agent veteran: Jacoby Brissett. The Bucs may want a wiley veteran in a year they hope to compete to go deep in the playoffs in the hopes that any injury to Baker would only be a couple games.
F) Free agent "diamond in the rough" Drew Lock: The Bucs may want to find a quarterback who really hasn't had a chance to shine. Lock has bounced around, but always had to take the back seat.
Who will the Bucs bring in at QB? It should be interesting. I don't think it's going to be Trask.
No idea, but Brissett and Lock should not be serious candidates, imo. Brissett is probably done, and Lock is awful.
Don't be surprised if the Bucs use a 3rd rounder on a QB.
What a stellar idea!
With all the actual needs we have, spending a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB would be a genius move!
Lock has not made the most of what very limited opportunities he's had, but his last two games for the Giants were pretty good. Sometimes it takes awhile to mature and get your chance. See Geno Smith. As for Brissett, he can hand the ball off and not screw things up. He has good character in the locker room. If the Bucs just want to have insurance in case Baker is out for a couple games Brissett would be fit the bill. Obviously if the Bucs are looking to develop someone over time Brissett isn't the guy.No idea, but Brissett and Lock should not be serious candidates, imo. Brissett is probably done, and Lock is awful.
I have no idea what route the Bucs are looking to take. If I had to choose I'd say the draft pick, because at least you can get a guy with some athleticism who can make something happen, maybe run that option play that they seem to want Baker to do.
Don't be surprised. Of course free agency comes first and that will influence what happens in the draft.Don't be surprised if the Bucs use a 3rd rounder on a QB.
What a stellar idea!
With all the actual needs we have, spending a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB would be a genius move!
Don't be surprised.
Do you think using a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB is a good move?
Don't be surprised if the Bucs use a 3rd rounder on a QB.
What a stellar idea!
With all the actual needs we have, spending a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB would be a genius move!
We already did this stupid shit with Trask when we had Brady.
We have so many holes we cannot waste a pick on a QB.
Sign a vet and move along.
Lock has not made the most of what very limited opportunities he's had, but his last two games for the Giants were pretty good. Sometimes it takes awhile to mature and get your chance. See Geno Smith. As for Brissett, he can hand the ball off and not screw things up. He has good character in the locker room. If the Bucs just want to have insurance in case Baker is out for a couple games Brissett would be fit the bill. Obviously if the Bucs are looking to develop someone over time Brissett isn't the guy.No idea, but Brissett and Lock should not be serious candidates, imo. Brissett is probably done, and Lock is awful.
I have no idea what route the Bucs are looking to take. If I had to choose I'd say the draft pick, because at least you can get a guy with some athleticism who can make something happen, maybe run that option play that they seem to want Baker to do.
Brissett can't throw.
I might take a look at Nick Mullens, because he'd already have some experience in this system. Or, maybe CJ Beathard, who might be looking for a new team shortly.
backup QB doesn't really matter in our case. if baker goes down we lose, that simple. no need to waste any money!
I think plan A is to go the FA route and get a Mac Jones type who could potentially be coached up into being a decent QB. If they fail to find a decent FA then they have to draft one. That would be Plan B. But Licht has never wasted a late round pick on a QB because why waste draft capital and coaching resources on a player who never has the potential to be a decent QB in the league?Don't be surprised.
Do you think using a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB is a good move?
He could have drafted Pratt, but instead he waited until he was cut loose. So he liked the guy, but didn't use a pick on him, not even with the last pick of the 6th round. Perhaps he would have taken him in the 7th, but Pratt was taken the pick before. Probably not though. I don't think Licht will ever use a late round pick on a QB. He never has.
As for mj's comment that backup doesn't matter, I would agree that "We're effed and you don't coach effed" if Baker was out for the year. But if Baker is out for 2, 4 or even six games, then we aren't effed and we need somebody to give us a chance to win some games. We have a great running game and would have a chance to win games without Baker for a period of time, but you have to have a legit QB.
I think plan A is to go the FA route and get a Mac Jones type who could potentially be coached up into being a decent QB. If they fail to find a decent FA then they have to draft one. That would be Plan B. But Licht has never wasted a late round pick on a QB because why waste draft capital and coaching resources on a player who never has the potential to be a decent QB in the league?Don't be surprised.
Do you think using a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB is a good move?
He could have drafted Pratt, but instead he waited until he was cut loose. So he liked the guy, but didn't use a pick on him, not even with the last pick of the 6th round. Perhaps he would have taken him in the 7th, but Pratt was taken the pick before. Probably not though. I don't think Licht will ever use a late round pick on a QB. He never has.
As for mj's comment that backup doesn't matter, I would agree that "We're effed and you don't coach effed" if Baker was out for the year. But if Baker is out for 2, 4 or even six games, then we aren't effed and we need somebody to give us a chance to win some games. We have a great running game and would have a chance to win games without Baker for a period of time, but you have to have a legit QB.
Considering you didn’t answer my question, I’ll ask again.
Do YOU think using a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB is a good move?
Don't be surprised if the Bucs use a 3rd rounder on a QB.
What a stellar idea!
With all the actual needs we have, spending a 3rd rounder on a developmental QB would be a genius move!
We already did this stupid shit with Trask when we had Brady.
We have so many holes we cannot waste a pick on a QB.
Sign a vet and move along.
yeah that would be brutal.
we have a QB throw for over 40 tds in his prime and Trask is just fine as backup. Just resign him. Nobody else will offer him more than we are. Wasting any thought, time, picks, or cost to a backup QB would be ill advised
Trask is a free agent. I haven't heard, but if I'm him I'm looking for a situation where there's at least a glimmer of a starting job available. He could resign, but I'd be surprised if he did. As of now we have no backup quarterback. Hence the thread.
Trask's best option is to stay here and step in if Baker gets hurt.
