If your team missed out on Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers don’t worry, there are plenty of signal-callers left to choose from.
Early in the NFL offseason process, quarterback-needy teams had their sites set on two quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately, both men are off the table. Rodgers finally decided that he’s staying with the Green Bay Packers. The decision was made easy thanks to 4-year $200 million deal.
On the west coast, the Seattle Seahawks made a blockbuster trade with the Denver Broncos. According to ESPN, the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Broncos for Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, two first-round picks (No. 9 overall and 2023), two second-round picks (No. 40 overall and 2023), and a 2022 fifth-round selection.
There’s no shortage of teams looking for a quarterback. After trading away Russell Wilson, the Seahawks are officially in the market despite Lock. He’s a short-term answer for a team looking to rebuild. A Carson Wentz trade filled the hole in Washington while simultaneously putting the Colts in the quarterback market.
Now that Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are off the market, it’s time for those quarterback-needy teams to look elsewhere for help — these are their options. Deshaun Watson is always a possibility, but with his legal issues, well, his name didn’t make this list.
No. 5 Best QB option Matt Corral and the New Orleans Saints
Sean Payton stepped down a year after Drew Brees retired. It truly is the dawn of a new era in New Orleans, and they don’t have a quarterback to usher it in. Dennis Allen has a decision to make with Taysom Hill. Despite his X-factor skills, Hill isn’t an every-down quarterback.
Sure, he went 4-1 as a starter, but he ended the season with a 42.4 quarterback rating. Pete Carmichael will return to his role as an offensive coordinator. He needs a guy who can run his offense efficiently.
Matt Corral is QB3 on most 2022 NFL Draft boards. He has a solid floor thanks to his processing ability, football IQ, and above-average arm strength. He’s on the shorter end at 6-2 212-pounds, but he oozes confidence and isn’t afraid to stand in the pocket amidst pressure. One of his best attributes is manipulating the pocket and escaping pressure. Another is his pinpoint accuracy and ability to run RPOs.
Mickey Loomis could use the No. 18 pick on the young quarterback and allow Hill to take the beating while they build around Corral. Since this draft has depth at wide receiver, they can add a guy on Day 2. They can also add an offensive tackle to replace Terron Armstead while they look to get back to their winning ways — but it starts with Matt Corral.