Teddy Bridgewater: 5 quarterbacks Vikings need to trade for to win Super Bowl
By Josh Hill
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Why It Makes Sense: Mike Glennon has perpetually been waiting to be traded since he was drafted. He pushed out Josh Freeman only to be supplanted by Jameis Winston — through little fault of his own. Glennon is actually an excellent quarterback, one young enough that he can still make a go at being a starter in the NFL and not a backup. He won’t get any showcasing time in Tampa Bay, but could wind up with Matt Flynn money if he flourishes in Minnesota. It’s an almost perfect fit, as the not-so-mobile Glennon might slide perfectly into Norv Turner’s offense while also mentoring Bridgewater a bit while he rehabs. It’s another one-year rental with metal benefits, like the Kaepernick situation. The only difference is, Glennon will stand for the Anthem and isn’t a headache.
Why It Won’t Happen: With just one more year left on his contract, the Buccaneers would have traded Glennon by now if they were going to do it. Rumors were that they turned down a 2nd rounder from an anyoymous team (probably Denver or the Jets) before the draft. Minnesota isn’t offering more than a fourth rounder to replace Teddy. The Bucs would be hard pressed to split up Jameis and Glennon for that price. Additionally, if Glennon is gone, then you have no one behind Winston if he gets hurt.
Proposed Trade: Tampa Bay will ask for the nothing short of a third rounder for Glennon and that’s just a bit pricey for a one-year rental in Minnesota.
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