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5 replacements for Teddy Bridgewater

By John Buhler

Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws the ball during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws the ball during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 7, 2016; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) throws a pass during minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) throws a pass during minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Josh McCown

The Cleveland Browns always seem to make questionable personnel decisions, but do have the upper hand in the quarterback depth department. Cleveland will go with Robert Griffin, III in Week 1, but have arguably the best backup quarterback in the league in veteran Josh McCown.

McCown can stretch the field vertically and picks up new offenses with relative ease. He’s been on the trading block this offseason, but Cleveland hasn’t garnered an offer it likes thus far. The Dallas Cowboys have been the most intrigued by McCown after losing Kellen Moore for the season and Tony Romo for half of it.

Cleveland is going to make the AFC Playoffs. A 6-10 season would be a great year for the lowly Browns. With a chance at drafting Clemson Tigers star quarterback Deshaun Watson No. 1 in the 2017 NFL Draft, will the Browns finally trade McCown before his stock starts to fall?

Minnesota has a great roster and Cleveland is looking to rebuild. For McCown, the Browns will want somebody to help them out Week 1 and probably a 2017 mid-level draft pick. Only three years ago did McCown thrive for the Chicago Bears in Marc Trestman’s aerial attack. He’ll be pricey, but McCown is the best option the Vikings could look at if they want to play for a Super Bowl sans Bridgewater.

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