A.J. McCarron‘s tenure with the Bengals could be coming to an end. The backup quarterback told Jim Owczarski of Cincinnati.com that he wouldn’t be surprised or disappointed if he was traded this offseason.
“Now, it’s nothing I can do,” McCarron said. “I try not to worry about it. You’re always gonna think about it. I’d be lyin’; whoever told you that I wouldn’t, or if they were going through the same situation, you’re going to think about it. Because you want to play as a competitor. I’ll let my agent handle everything and go with whatever he says.”
Despite having been in the organization for the past three years, the signal-caller indicated that he wouldn’t be upset if he was dealt elsewhere.
“No,” he said. “I definitely wouldn’t be distraught at all. Like I told Marvin (Lewis) and all my coaches in my exit meetings, I appreciate everybody in this organization. I really do. From the bottom of my heart. They gave me a chance when a lot of people wouldn’t.”
McCarron joined the organization as a fifth-round pick in the 2014 draft. The former Alabama standout had to sit out his entire rookie campaign as he recovered from a shoulder ailment, but he got several opportunities in 2015 when starter Andy Dalton went down with an injury. In the final four games of that campaign, McCarron threw for 832 yards, six touchdowns, and only two interceptions. The quarterback also got a playoff start that season, throwing for 212 yards, one touchdown and one interception in a Bengals’ loss to the Steelers.
The team got 16 games out of Dalton this season, and McCarron didn’t see the field as a result. Dalton inked a pricey six-year extension with the franchise in 2014. Since the red-head will be starting for the Bengals for the foreseeable future, it’s no surprise that McCarron would want an opportunity to start elsewhere.
Furthermore, McCarron could be an attractive trade target for teams that aren’t looking to invest big money in a quarterback. The 26-year-old will be entering the final year of his contract next season and is only owed $735K.
Owczarski believes the team’s claiming of rookie quarterback Jeff Driskel could be an indication that they’ll shop McCarron this offseason. The third-year pro also recognized that the transaction was a sign that he could be shopped.
“As a quarterback, you understand something might be happening and they’re trying to find somebody they’re possibly comfortable with. But you never know,” McCarron said. “Especially during the season, I don’t ever think about those things. I just don’t put my mind on it.”
wonder who wants him. Browns? Bills? Rams?
49ers, browns, bills, jets, Vikings, possibly Jaguars or Dolphins.
can’t imagine him going to the last three. He would be a backup
Vikings? Seriously? They already have 2 high paid QBs under contract for next year is Bradford and Bridgewater.
Bridgewater isn’t all that high paid. He only has a two million dollar cap number this upcoming season.
Vedder that’s a pretty lame reason not to acquire talent. Player X is high paid so we won’t go out and get someone who could be better. And there is no guarantee Bridgewater comes back at the level he was.
I would think he could be a good player for the Browns to take a chance on. He should know Hue’s offense, and if Cleveland doesn’t like any of the QBs in this draft, he would buy them a bit of time. Plus, he could turn out to be a decent NFL starter.
probably cheaper than garopollo. I know I spelled his name wrong
agreed he would be way cheaper and he has playoff experience
Texans maybe if neither current QB gets them to the Super Bowl
He is a nice person. Good luck to you A.J. 🙂
Come on, Jets!
The 49ers beep to get him now and release/trade Gabbert and Kap This would allow them to go a different rout in the draft and in my opinion should go receiver and get Mike Williams from Clemson, even though the 49ers QB woes can be mostly blamed on the QBs themselves it isn’t all their fault, they didn’t have any receivers to trow to do getting them a top target to pair with Tory Smith would be a smart idea
Da Bears! Perfect landing spot for AJ and the lovely Katherine Webb!
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Y’all this sukka is just a numb 2. He ain’t gone be no savior for no teams. Can’t even milk a cow and probs think a chicken and turkey same thing lol. Don’t go shop for no bum bums ownies.