Teddy Bridgewater: 5 quarterbacks Vikings need to trade for to win Super Bowl
By Josh Hill
56. . QB. Cincinnati Bengals. AJ McCarron. 5. player
Why It Makes Sense: If the Bengals were ever going to sell as high on McCarron, that time is now. He’ll probably never get a chance to start as long as Andy Dalton is in town. Mike Zimmer has friends back in Cincy and they might be able to get together on a amicable deal that benefits both sides. McCarron isn’t a world beater, but he could develop as a starter in Minnesota and then either stick around as a solid backup or get flipped for some trade return.
Why It Won’t Happen: While he’s never going to start, the Bengals do have some questions about the future at quarterback. Dalton is one more playoff loss away from being a guy fans want to see replaced. McCarron might not be that guy but the Bengals are way too early on his development to cut bait now. The time to sell may be now but that doesn’t mean it’s the best move.
Proposed Trade: Minnesota shouldn’t feel comfortable giving up more than a fourth-rounder for McCarron and even that is steep. Cincy will probably ask for too much in return to allow this to happen.
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