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3 biggest quarterback battles to settle during training camp

By Sravan Gannavarapu

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) runs a drill during an OTA practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) runs a drill during an OTA practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 14, 2023. /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – JUNE 13: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to throw a pass during a mandatory Minicamp at AdventHealth Training Center on June 13, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – JUNE 13: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to throw a pass during a mandatory Minicamp at AdventHealth Training Center on June 13, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

The 2023 NFL season is approaching, and several clubs are still undecided about who will be their starting quarterback next season. 

The quarterback is considered by many as the most critical position on a football team, and finding the right one is a daunting task.

For every Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes, there are far more Rick Mirer and Steve Walsh-like signal callers littered throughout the league.

Speaking of Brady, his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in need of a new signal caller to fill his shoes and keep the Bucs in the driver’s seat in the NFC South. This task has become so complex, eerily similar to the days before Brady set foot in the organization and led them to a Lombardi Trophy.

Tampa Bay is not alone; others are going through their periods of trying to determine who will take first-team reps. The question is, will any of those teams come out with a solution not just for this year but for the long haul as well?

An honorable mention goes to the Washington Commanders. Whether or not Sam Howell will remain the starter or former Super Bowl champion Jacoby Brissett will take over remains to be seen, but we need to include Washington, if for no other reason but to congratulate them on being free of Daniel Snyder.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s take a look at some of those clubs with signal caller questions.

NFL quarterback battle No. 3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hmm. No Tom Brady, huh? Well, that Super Bowl LV victory sure seems far away now. No. 12’s departure now has Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield competing for the same job. Don’t let Shannon Sharpe’s overdramatic criticism of Mayfield cloud your vision. The former No. 1 overall pick can still play football; see what he did to the Raiders and Sharpe’s former team, the Broncos, last season. Mayfield can play.

The lack of Sean McVay’s playcalling may hinder Mayfield, but Trask, a former Heisman finalist from the Florida Gators, hasn’t distinguished himself since coming into the league. Still, for any quarterback to replace the GOAT’s shoes is a tall order. Ask New England how they are faring with trying to replace No. 12. It has not worked, despite Mac Jones’ (or Bailey Zappe’s) best efforts.

Head Coach Todd Bowles will have his hands full. Thankfully, the one who does win the job will have Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to work with, and the NFC South is still up for grabs. Time will tell who takes over.

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