Lions backup quarterback Jeff Driskel is expected to have a “plump” free-agent market for his services, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Birkett notes that as the NFL becomes more open to dual-threat quarterbacks, Driskel’s skill set has become more desirable to NFL teams.
The former Florida quarterback appears well-positioned to secure a backup job after vagabonding around the league since the 49ers selected him in the 6th round of the 2016 NFL Draft. After failing to make the 49ers 53-man roster, the Bengals claimed him off waivers and he served as depth in Cincinnati behind Andy Dalton and A.J. McCarron.
Following the 2017 season, McCarron signed with the Bills and Dalton became the primary backup behind Dalton. In 2018, Driskel began contributing in sub-packages where the team utilized his athleticism. An injury to Dalton allowed Driskel to make five starts as well. He finished the season completing 105 of 176 passes for 1003 yards, 6 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, with 130 rushing yards on 30 carries.
Last season, with the Lions, Driskel was the first to step in for Matthew Stafford after his injury. He made three starts before a hamstring injury of his own ended his season. He completed 62 of 105 passes for 685 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions with 151 rushing yards on 22 attempts.
lol
Trade Dalton. Go after Driskel.
Didn’t know Dalton was the backup to himself. You guys wonder why you don’t get a ton of reads on here compared to MLBTR…
So he is going to have a big market after losing the backup job in Detroit to David Blough….. says a lot about the state of QBs in the league
He got injured.. lol
1w 7 l the guy was crap in college lucky to be in nfl he’s slow and doesn’t know when to get ready of the ball!
Plump? I blush.
One word: why
riverrat64 in hockey forums should be banned link to offenderradar.com
Don’t you mean Jeff Driskel from LA Tech?
I’m glad Dalton was there to back up Dalton…
I’m glad Dalton was there to back up Dalton..
They made a clone of him