I still believe that the team is going to either cut Bortles or trade him.  A trade is highly unlikely but not out of the question.  I also think that a veteran free agent will be signed to at least a 3 year deal to be the starter.  I seriously doubt that the team would be able to sign a quality veteran to a one year "prove it" deal or a short term "bridge" deal.  Any free agent veteran QB is going to want to sign as a starter, not a backup or "place-holder" contract.  The question is will a veteran free agent want "starter" money or "franchise QB" money?  There is a difference.

The thing is it's going to cost some money to get that free agent which could explain at least in part why the team voided the guarantees on Fournette's current contract.

Going this route gives the team some flexibility regarding the backup position and the draft, especially with the projected weak QB draft class.  They can go with a cheap backup and still focus on BAP in the draft rather than reaching for a QB.

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