New York Jets: Is Teddy Bridgewater a valuable backup for Gang Green?

With all the cap space they have, and Sam Darnold being inexpensive for the next five years, why shouldn’t the New York Jets hold on to him as the backup during the length of Darnold’s rookie contract?

Earl Morrall, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Plunkett, Doug Williams, Jeff Hostetler, Kurt Warner, Trent Dilfer, Tom Brady, and Nick Foles all have one thing in common. They’re all quarterbacks who started the season as a backup and won the Super Bowl. Could New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater be the next one?

It’s not likely this season. However, he’d be a valuable piece on a Super Bowl contender. Imagine where the Rams, Ravens, Patriots and Eagles would’ve been without the “Super” backup quarterbacks. They might not have even made the playoffs or even played in the Big Game.

Right now, it’s difficult to find a suitor for Bridgewater because of the price the Jets want for him. Some may even say the Jets should just take the best offer that’s on the table now and run with it.

There could be a better solution than settling for a fourth round pick that’s a huge crapshoot. The Jets could sign Bridgewater, who they feel is a good quarterback, to a long-term extension with the intent of him being the emergency option if Sam Darnold goes down with an injury.

Sure, the Jets could play the game and settle for a pick that may or may not pan out, or they can hope to turn water into wine again and move up in the draft. However, that might turn out to be a mistake.

While life involves taking risks sometimes, you have a window with Darnold of five years before his contract becomes a burden. The Jets can build around him like the Eagles did while maintaining a good quarterback behind him while he’s cheap.

The most important position on the field is quarterback. So, having that piece in your back pocket of a quarterback who can play and his backup who can do the same if need be is just as valuable.

If a good offer comes around, then take it, but the Jets should just settle for anything that comes their way. If the Jets don’t want 1999 to repeat itself, they should consider this option before trading Teddy.