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5 potential landing spots for Tyrod Taylor in 2017

By Brad Berreman

Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass before a game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass before a game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Chicago Bears

The Bears and quarterback Jay Cutler are heading for a parting of ways in the offseason, barring something completely unforeseen. Matt Barkley has had some good moments in his five starts so far this season, but he has not necessarily made a strong case to be Chicago’s quarterback of the future.

There’s a chance the Bears fire head coach John Fox after two seasons. But if he remains in place, relying on a rookie quarterback or Barkley over a full 16 games would not be ideal to maintaining  job security well into the 2017 season and surely beyond. A dip into free agency or the trade market would be likely, if only to add a more proven quarterback to the mix.

Taylor would, if nothing else, not be the polarizing personality Cutler has been. He also arguably has more to offer on the field, and if the Bears continue to lose a lot of games the offense would at least be a little more exciting with a running threat under center.

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