Rams Back up QB 2023

[CGI_Ram]

With free agency approaching, do we sign someone from this list?

Or, what will be our strategy?

Hard to imagine drafting one early in this draft, so… it feels like McVay will pick someone more proven?

What do you think?

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Rank	Player	Status	Age	'22 Team	'23 Team
FREE AGENT QUARTERBACKS - 2023​
1​	Lamar Jackson​	Franchise​	26​	BAL​	​
2​	Geno Smith​	UFA​	32​	SEA​	​
3​	Derek Carr​	Released​	31​	LV​	​
4​	Jimmy Garoppolo​	UFA​	31​	SF​	​
5​	Daniel Jones​	UFA​	25​	NYG​	​
6​	Carson Wentz​	Released​	30​	WAS​	​
7​	Sam Darnold​	UFA​	25​	CAR​	​
8​	Teddy Bridgewater​	UFA​	30​	MIA​	​
9​	Baker Mayfield​	UFA​	27​	LAR​	​
10​	Andy Dalton​	UFA​	35​	NO​	​
11​	Marcus Mariota​	Released​	29​	ATL​	​
12​	Mike White​	UFA​	27​	NYJ​	​
13​	Taylor Heinicke​	UFA​	29​	WAS​	​
14​	Gardner Minshew​	UFA​	26​	PHI​	​
15​	Chad Henne​	UFA​	37​	KC​	​
16​	Jarrett Stidham​	UFA​	26​	LV​	​
17​	Nick Mullens​	UFA​	27​	MIN​	​
18​	Drew Lock​	UFA​	27​	SEA​	​
19​	Josh Johnson​	UFA​	36​	SF​	​
20​	Nate Sudfeld​	UFA​	29​	DET​	​
21​	Cooper Rush​	UFA​	29​	DAL​	​
22​	Tyler Huntley​	RFA​	25​	BAL​	​
23​	P.J. Walker​	RFA​	28​	CAR​	​
24​	John Wolford​	RFA​	27​	LAR​	​
25​	Case Keenum​	UFA​	35​	BUF​	​
26​	Mason Rudolph​	UFA​	27​	PIT​	​
27​	Jacoby Brissett​	UFA​	30​	CLE​	​
28​	Joe Flacco​	UFA​	38​	NYJ​	​
29​	Kyle Allen​	UFA​	27​	HOU​	​
30​	C.J. Beathard​	UFA​	29​	JAC​	​
31​	Chase Daniel​	UFA​	36​	LAC​	​
32​	Blaine Gabbert​	UFA​	33​	TB​	​
33​	Brandon Allen​	UFA​	30​	CIN​	​
34​	Jeff Driskel​	UFA​	29​	HOU​	​
35​	Brett Rypien​	RFA​	26​	DEN​	​
36​	Trace McSorley​	UFA​	27​	ARI​	​
37​	Bryce Perkins​	ERFA​	26​	LAR​	​
38​	Easton Stick​	UFA​	27​	LAC​	​
39​	Nathan Peterman​	UFA​	28​	CHI​	​
40​	Tom Brady​	Retired​	45​	TB​

 

[Riverumbbq]

If the Rams had a few more higher end draft picks, I'd be looking at Stanford's Tanner McGee. Since Mayfield is likely too expensive to hang onto, should New England, as expected, release old man Brian Hoyer, then I'd try to sign him to a 1 year contract.

 

[Faceplant]

Of those available, only Mayfield and Mariota move the needle IMO. I have said it before that I would like to see what McVay could do with Mariota. We got a glimpse of what Mayfield could do in this offense.....and that was with our 3rd and 4th WRs...

 

[Neil039]

Preferably Mayfield signs with us on a friendly deal. If not, I’d take Lock or Minshew over what the Rams have right now.

 

[OldSchool]

If it's not Baker give me a rookie

 

[dieterbrock]

Clayton Tune Quarterback Houston | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 82.3 Rank: #9 Forty: 4.64 Clayton Tune is a super-experienced prospect who has put up huge numbers during five years at Houston. He is a great leader with elite intangibles and an i...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

 

[OldSchool]

How about Zach Wilson for backup?


View: https://twitter.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/1634544138531004421

 

[dieterbrock]

How about Zach Wilson for backup?


View: https://twitter.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/1634544138531004421

Jets will take a huge cap hit to acquire Rodgers, and wont be able to add the cap hit they'd take if they dump Wilson as well. They'll sell it that he can learn from Rodgers, but we all know that dog wont hunt

 

[OldSchool]

Jets will take a huge cap hit to acquire Rodgers, and wont be able to add the cap hit they'd take if they dump Wilson as well. They'll sell it that he can learn from Rodgers, but we all know that dog wont hunt

Possibly and I don't even know if I like the idea of him. But with the trade this topic will come up again. For the record his base pay is only $950k in '23 with a $3 million roster bonus.

 

[Loyal]

That list of washed up/ never good QB's doesn't inspire me. I'd rather get a kid in the later rounds to develop. Maybe we'll find a 5th round Tom Brady2.0.

 

[dieterbrock]

Possibly and I don't even know if I like the idea of him. But with the trade this topic will come up again. For the record his base pay is only $950k in '23 with a $3 million roster bonus.

Yup, roughly 4 mill in 23 and 5.5 mill in 24, all guaranteed
If the Rams can afford that for a backup Qb, I think there are better options.
Cant lie though, the kid has so much talent, I'd love to see what a McVay could do with him

 

[OldSchool]

Yup, roughly 4 mill in 23 and 5.5 mill in 24, all guaranteed
If the Rams can afford that for a backup Qb, I think there are better options.
Cant lie though, the kid has so much talent, I'd love to see what a McVay could do with him

That's it with me and the same thing I said going into last year with Fields. I'd like to see what he could do with those physical gifts. Paying for either seems unrealistic but they'd be interesting.

 

[Ram Ts]

Clayton Tune Quarterback Houston | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 82.3 Rank: #9 Forty: 4.64 Clayton Tune is a super-experienced prospect who has put up huge numbers during five years at Houston. He is a great leader with elite intangibles and an i...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

I like it. Right in our 5-6th round wheel house too.

 

[Merlin]

I'd like to see Minshew brought in. He and McVay seem like a nice fit.

Also try to get Corral on the cheap then IR him to save the roster spot while he learns.

 

[Neil039]

That list of washed up/ never good QB's doesn't inspire me. I'd rather get a kid in the later rounds to develop. Maybe we'll find a 5th round Tom Brady2.0.

Living life through rose colored glass- @Loyal . Says the color blind guy @Neil039

 

[CGI_Ram]

Minshew

I’d love that.

 

[Flatlyner]

Guys we could sign to be our back up and possibly still be able to win some games if Staff goes down:
Darnold (probably too much $)
Baker (same)
Mariota
White
Minshew
Rush?

That said, with the cap how it is, I can only imagine they are thinking draft for a back up. Far and away will be the cheapest option and potentially could hit on someone. I'm not in love with the later round QB's. Tune could be worth a try, Bennett is a winner if nothing else, and kind of interested by Dorian Thompson-Robinson from UCLA

 

[Haden]

Cooper Rush and Gardner Minshew are starting level talent.

 

[dieterbrock]

Also try to get Corral on the cheap then IR him to save the roster spot while he learns.

Why would Carolina sell him on the cheap, or give up on him at all? His contract is peanuts, non guaranteed as well. Cost them a 3rd rounder last year and surely would be worth having on their bench if the rookie is struggling

 

[ramfan46]

Mayfield, White and Brissett would be my targets for UFAs