(12-28-2020, 06:50 PM)mal234 Wrote:

(12-28-2020, 03:33 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote: I'd love him to stick around as the backup. I think he will be at least next year since he still has a year left, but beyond that I have my doubts. He'll get a starting chance somewhere else.

I could see him getting traded to another team. Or if he ends up sticking around for the duration of his contract moving on to another team afterwards. 

I could see him on various teams including the Patriots. They really don't have a sound answer at QB right now. Cam started out well but things went downhill. And they are good enough not to get a super high draft pick for a QB. I think Gardner could fit well there and other teams like the Saints, Steelers, etc... Some people have suggested the Washington Football team as well especially with Haskins now being cut.

I do think that Gardner could succeed in a much better situation with better coaching and a more complete team. (Like a team that has a better defense than what the Jags had this year).

It really depends on who the HC and OC are next year. With a rookie QB likely starting game 1, you really need a veteran back up who preferably familiar with that offensive scheme and system.

Minshew definitely has positives, but the most important thing is ensuring TL's development and growth. Especially in season 1. He could be that guy, especially if there is no vet who meets the above criteria. I don't see Minshew causing any issues in the QB room or being a bad teammate. But the team and other players may prefer a cleaner slate since they already know his deficiencies. 

Minshew will probably have a long career bouncing between elite back up for a good team and serviceable starter for a bad team, sort of like Teddy Bridgewater, Case Keenum, and Tyrod Taylor..

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