The latest on two quarterback situations to watch:
- Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters after Sunday’s game that he didn’t consider replacing Alex Smith at quarterback. He also says he isn’t thinking about turning to Patrick Mahomes in KC’s next game. “That’s not where I am at right now,” Reid said (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com). Smith had a rough outing on Sunday, leading many to call for the first-round rookie to take his place. The Chiefs – who are still in the mix for the AFC West crown – have dropped three straight and five of their last six.
- Bills coach Sean McDermott says “Tyrod Taylor is “our quarterback for next week,” (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com). On Sunday, Taylor led Buffalo to victory over Kansas City, a win that snapped a three-game losing streak. It’s no surprise that Taylor will remain at the helm given the W and Nathan Peterman‘s ugly five-interception game last week. If the Bills continue to win with Taylor, it could push the team to reverse course and stick with him for 2018. The Bills have the option to retain Taylor for 2018 with a reasonable $10MM salary and a $6MM roster bonus. If they want to go in a different direction, they can cut him before the bonus date in March and eat just $1MM.
- The Chiefs need to start thinking about a shift to Mahomes, ESPN.com’s Adam Teicher argues. The Chiefs were the league’s last unbeaten team at 5-0, but their playoff position is now in serious peril. It would be a lot for KC to ask Mahomes to take over right now, but Teicher is of the opinion that the Chiefs should make the switch if Smith falters again. Smith, entering his age-34 season, is under contract for 2018 at a $20.6MM cap number. The Chiefs can save $17MM and eat just $3.6MM by releasing him before June 1, however. Installing Mahomes as the starter could help the Chiefs salvage this season while better informing their big decision in the offseason.
The fact Nathan Peterman is even a consideration shows just how clueless the Bills franchise is when it comes to offense. Taylor may stink but he gives them the best chance to win easy. A 1st year 5th round pick should not be under any consideration unless it was a Dak like steal which Peterman was not. They will probably go defense with their 2 first round picks again.
Yeah, Dak sucks **** now that teams have game tape on him. Like every Dallas player… 80% hype by the media.
Wow you guys are clueless!
Nop. 2018 nfl draft were gonna see the Bills go defense because its their only priority. They dont care if they can never put up more than 20 points. As long as the defense is good they dont care
How’s that Dak thing workin’ out lately ?
When Peyton Manning was out for season, he did treatment in Europe 4 times during the offseason. In my opinion, with all the games the Colts are losing in the 4th quarter, Andrew Luck should be on the sidelines helping Jacoby Brissett.
Irsay let Peyton, Dallas Clark, Dwight Freeney, and Joeseph Adai go all at once. He needs to do it again with Luck, Castanzo (they can find better), and T.Y. Hilton (plays against bad teams, not against good).
They were only able to do that because they had Luck, Reggie Wayne. You don’t have that luxury now.
Bob Sanders, Reggie Wayne, and Marvin Harrison were all released after injuries. With Irsay it doesn’t matter if you are all-pro or not. If you don’t produce and have a big salary, you’re gone.
Brissett is of more value to them. They are unsure of what Luck can do. “I’m sure Irsay is looking at contracts.” He did a complete overhaul then, and he’s not real thrilled with Luck right now.” With more additions, Brissett can be really good. Irsay doesn’t like to pay injured guys, never has!!
Edgarin James is another big one!
Doesn’t mean he is smart. Peyton won a Super Bowl after left
Because Of Denvers’s defense. Peyton didn’t have the same arm. He wouldn’t have gotten the Superbowl with the Colts!