The Las Vegas Raiders are having quarterback issues. Pete Carroll won’t roll the dice without having a solid quarterback room, hence he is looking for a Pro Bowler to join the roster.

Geno Smith is the QB1 of the team and that is likely not to change. However, backup Aidan O’Connell will miss between 6-8 weeks with a fractured wrist. Hence, NBC Sports is reporting that former Pro Bowler, Ryan Tannehill, might be one of the names that Las Vegas would like to sign.

Tannehill hasn’t played since 2023 after playing only 10 games before getting injured. Now a free agent, Tannehill is 37 years old but Carroll would like having a veteran presence as Geno Smith’s backup.

Tannehill has had an up-and-down career

Drafted in 2012 by the Miami Dolphins, Tannehill never reached the heights expected of him. This prompted the team to trade him away to the Tennessee Titans in 2019. Tennessee revived Tannehill’s career and he guided the team to an AFC Championship game. That year, he made the Pro Bowl.

He became the Titans‘ franchise quarterback and played for them until 2023. He then suffered a right ankle injury at a London game. He was then substituted by Will Levis who started for two years. Now, the Titans are in Cam Ward‘s hands, while Tannehill hasn’t played since then.

Is Tannehill the best idea?

While many can say bringing him in is a bad idea, you have to consider the terms. First and foremost, he wouldn’t be a starter, but he is a proven commodity in the NFL. Secondly, the team wouldn’t have to go through a trade or pay big money.

Geno Smith is a very good quarterback and Tannehill has somewhat of a similar style to him. Veteran, knows how to exploit play-action, has good accuracy and can move a little. All in all, it wouldn’t be as bad if Tannehill’s fit to play.

The Browns failed to address their need for an upgrade at the backup QB position before the trade deadline. They reportedly didn’t want to meet the Washington Commanders‘ steep price for Jacoby Brissett, even though he was already familiar with the offense, and there were doubts about Watson’s durability.

HC Kevin Stefanski has already announced that rookie fifth-round pick Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start on Sunday’s divisional clash vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, with P.J. Walker as his backup. Needless to say, that’s far from an ideal setting.

However, NFL insider Mike Florio revealed that the Browns could still work behind closed doors and convince the Tennessee Titans or Las Vegas Raiders to release Ryan Tannehill or Jimmy Garoppolo, which would be against the rules, but still possible.

Browns Could Still Get Tannehill Or Garoppolo

“Both players would have to pass through waivers, given that the trade deadline has come and gone. Both players, given their contracts, would likely not attract a waivers claim,“ Florio explained.

The report also explained the financial implications of getting either of those players. Truth be told, neither of the teams would have a big incentive to release them unless they knew for sure that the Browns would be interested in claiming them off waivers:

“Tannehill has a $27 million base salary for 2023. He has $12 million remaining. And if he’s released and clears waivers, he could be entitled to collect the balance of the salary as termination pay,“ the report continued. “Garoppolo’s salary for 2023 is $11.25 million ($5 million remaining). He has $11.25 million in fully-guaranteed salary for 2024. If he’s released and not claimed, the Raiders would be on the hook.”

It’s Against The Rules, But Not Impossible

Of course, this could only happen if the Browns find ways to let them know that they want their veteran QBs. Needless to say, official communications would be off the table, but there are always other alternatives:

“But what if the Browns get word to either team that, if the player is released, the Browns would claim the player on waivers? It would be unenforceable, and most likely a violation of the rules,” wrote Florio. “So what? Stuff like that happens all the time. If the Browns want either guy, there’s a way to get the message to the teams that, if they would be released, they would be claimed on waivers.”

Adding Tannehill would make more sense because of his expiring contract, as Watson will be back in 2024, so there’s no need for Garoppolo beyond that. It’s a long shot, but if they don’t like what they see from Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday, we wouldn’t rule it out at all.

Head coach Robert Saleh believed in Zach Wilson as his starting quarterback but the results have been disastrous. The Jets have a 1-2 record and, in those two losses against the Cowboys and Patriots, the offense only scored ten points.

That’s why, in order to salvage the season, a shocking report in the NFL points out at another blockbuster trade for the Jets. It could be their last chance to boost a superb roster.

Report: Ryan Tannehill might be an option for the Jets

According to a report from Jeremy Fowler, an anonymous NFL executive believes the Jets should make a trade for Ryan Tannehill. He’s on the last year of his contract and the Titans have already two names for the future in Malik Willis and Will Levis.

It could be a win-win situation for both franchises. Tennessee would get something in return for a QB who won’t be on their plans and the Jets could acquire a proven veteran to replace Zach Wilson.

Not so long ago, in the 2021 season, Tannehill led the Titans to the No.1 seed in the AFC with a star running back like Derrick Henry and a very solid defense. That same formula might be in place with the Jets.

So far the quarterback with the most touchdowns entering Week 4 is Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins with 9 touchdowns and only two interceptions, but with a losing record of 0-3.

However, other big quarterbacks barely have four or fewer touchdowns with a winning record, that is the case of Jalen Hurts with only three touchdowns and a perfect record of 3-0.

Even though some starting quarterbacks have a lot of touchdowns, that does not guarantee that they have the best record nor is it an indication that they are destined to have a good season.

Who is the quarterback with a single TD entering Week 4?

According to the stats on Pro Football Reference, the only starting quarterback to enter Week 4 with a single touchdown is Tennessee Titans’ Ryan Tannehill who after three weeks has 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions with a record of 1-2-0.

Anthony Richardson also has a single touchdown but he is not playing as a starter since he went into the concussion protocol after Week 1, the Colts are using Gardner Minshew.

Who was the quarterback who threw the most touchdowns in a single season?

The quarterback who threw the most touchdowns in a single season is Peyton Manning, who had 55 passing touchdowns in the 2013 season while playing for the Denver Broncos. Only two other players have recorded 50 or more passing touchdowns in a season: Tom Brady (50 in 2007) and Patrick Mahomes (50 in 2018).

The first overall pick was Bryce Young going to the Carolina Panthers as expected. Then the Houston Texans selected C.J. Stroud, leaving aside the concerns around his reportedly low score in the cognition test that could have hindered his draft position.

At the fourth spot the Indianapolis Colts took Anthony Richardson as a prospect with a big upside based on his athletic ability. The other player that was expected to go in day 1 as well was Levis, although he ended up getting out of the round. He didn’t last long the following night since the Tennesse Titans took him immediately.

Tennessee trade with Arizona Cardinals to get Will Levis

The first pick of the day was held by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a lot of teams were reportedly calling them. In the end, they selected cornerback Joey Porter Jr. But the Arizona Cardinals didn’t pass on the opportunity of acquiring more draft capital.

The Titans received the 33rd and the 81st picks in exchange for selections 41, 72, and a 2024 third rounder, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. They used that new choice to get the Kentucky quarterback planning for the future.

In the current roster Tennessee have Ryan Tannehill, although they could move on from him soon. Trading or releasing the veteran this season would save them 17.8M in cap space, per Spotrac. They could also let him go in free agency next year. Someone that will lose ground is Malik Willis, the 2022 third-round pick that was supposed to be the future of the team.

You need a good quarterback to win. It’s as simple as that. One mediocre QB might do the job here and then, and you could even make the playoffs— yes, we’re looking at you, Jimmy G— if you have a good team, but you won’t win when it matters the most.

That’s because the QB carousel is always a big story every season. The guy who starts Week 1 may not make it to Week 6. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the top 3 veteran QBs at risk of losing their job.

NFL News: 3 Veteran QBs Who Might Lose Their Starting Job By Midseason

3. Marcus Mariota

Marcus Mariota failed to live up to the hype as a former second-overall pick. He wasn’t the dual-threat, explosive QB he was in Oregon and wound up losing his job to Ryan Tannehill of all guys. That’s how bad things got.

He now has another shot at being a starter after backing up Derek Carr for a couple of years. However, the Atlanta Falcons are high on Desmond Ridder, and they may not need a lot of excuses to give their future QB a chance to audition for the job.

2. Ryan Tannehill

As we mentioned before, Ryan Tannehill is only starting because Marcus Mariota was even worse. But truth be told, it doesn’t get any more ‘mid’ than him. While he’s not the worst guy you could have at QB, he’s not particularly good at anything, either.

Malik Willis balled out in college, and some believe he could be the best QB prospect in his class. He was quite impressive in the preseason, and the Tennessee Titans might turn to him if their offense struggles without A.J. Brown.

1. Mitch Trubisky

The fact that Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett both beat Mason Rudolph in the depth chart speaks volumes of how terrible Rudolph is, but it’s not like Trubisky is a significant upgrade. If anything, it was shocking not to see them start their prized rookie.

Trubisky’s numbers aren’t that bad, but his well-documented shortcomings, meltdowns, and avoidable mistakes are a big red flag. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a potential star on their hands in Pickett, so he should be behind center at some point in the season.

“I don’t think it’s my job to mentor him, but if he learns from me along the way then that’s a great thing,” he said. That controversial take was heavily criticised in the NFL world, as that’s not what people expect to hear from a veteran signal-caller.

But of course, others have also taken Tannehill’s side, claiming that he’s paid to deliver results and not to prepareanother player to be ready. Mike Vrabel‘s opinion on this matter will probably be the one that matters the most for Tannehill, and fortunately,the Titans coach has his back.

Ryan Tannehill gets strong support from Mike Vrabel

“I thought Ryan [Tannehill] handled that very well,” Vrabel said, viaAtoZ Sports Nashville.“I thought he was genuine and authentic. I know Ryan is a great teammate. That is not his job. His job is to help us win games.”

That’s what Tannehill seemed to imply, although one could also believe that he wouldn’t say that if he wasn’t worried about his job security. It’s never easy for an aging quarterback to see his team going for a younger player at his position, but the way they react says a lot about them.

Some choose to accept the fact that Father Time is just around the corner and therefore help their backup as much as they can, while others only try to hold on to their job as much as they can. Tannehill seems to be the latter.

However, Vrabel might be doing the right thing. By voicing his support for Tannehill, he shutsthis issue downmore easilyand avoids creating more drama ahead of a very demanding season.

Needless to say, if someone can’t be happy about how the offseason turned out, that’s Ryan Tannehill. Not only did he lose his top two receivers in Brown and Julio Jones but he now also has some big competition in the locker room.

That’s why the former Miami Dolphins QB was brutally honest when asked about potentially mentoring Willis. Right now, he doesn’t feel like he has the obligation of mentoring someone who wants to take his job.

NFL News: Ryan Tannehill Didn’t Know Titans Were Taking A QB

“We’re competing against each other,” Tannehill said. “We’re watching the same tape, we’re doing the same drills. I don’t think it’s my job to mentor him, but if he learns from me along the way then that’s a great thing.”

That’s not what you’d want to hear from a veteran QB. That’s not competitiveness, even if he wants to mask it that way. Moreover, what does that say about his confidence, knowing that he could actually lose his job to a 22-year kid taken in the third round?

Tannehill Was ‘Hurt’ To Know Brown Was Gone

Tannehill also addressed losing Brown, both as a teammate and a close friend. He claimed the team kept him on the blue about this trade and that it hurt personally and professionally to watch him leave:

“Professionally, it hurt,” Tannehill said. “Top target, heckuva football player, made big plays for us consistently over the last three years. Personally, it hurt. A.J.’s a good friend. Have a lot of great times, great memories on and off the field with him. Not being able to see him on a daily basis is going to be different, going to be hard. Happy to see him get what he wanted, but, at the end of the day, it hurts.”

This latest string of moves doesn’t exactly make us think that the Titans will be a better team in 2022 than they were the past couple of years. They were pretty close to legit contention, now it seems like they’ve taken a couple of steps back.

Tannehill, on the other hand, has left some to be desired when he’s been called to step up. It’s been like that since his days with the Dolphins and, even though he’s improved under Mike Vrabel, he’s still nothing spectacular.

That’s why multiple fans are asking for Tannehill’s head and want the Titans to pursue a QB in the offseason. Derrick Henry, however, has the utmost confident in Tannehill’s ability to lead the team to success.

NFL News: Derrick Henry Slams Ryan Tannehill’s Haters, Wants Him Back Next Season

“At this point, people are looking to find a scapegoat and want to blame someone,” Henry told the Titans website.“We know what comes with the territory when you have high expectations, and you don’t meet that expectation. But that’s just what it is.

“Ryan has been in this league for a long time and he is a great player. We all take on the criticism – I take it on. It is a team sport, and not just one player. You just have to accept it for what it is, and you can’t let it get you down, and cause you to beat yourself up.”

Titans Don’t Plan To Pursue Aaron Rodgers As Rumored

The Titans were a dark horse destination for Aaron Rodgers, who reportedly bought some estate in the area. However, it seems like the front office is ready to roll with Tannehill for at least another season:

“Ryan’s a pro,” Titans GM JonRobinson told Ben Arthur of theTennessean.“He knows how much he means to us. Traded for that guy. Gave him an opportunity to start. New contract.I think it’s pretty apparent where he stands with us. He’s our quarterback. I don’t know how many more times I gotta say it.”

Football is a team game so it’s hard to point the finger at just one guy. But the Titans look tailor-made for Super Bowl contention and have fallen short of that goal in back-to-back seasons due to the very same issue.

The unexpected loss to the San Francisco 49ers seems to have changed the outlook at Lambeau Field. Rodgers is not getting any younger and he will probably not have many more opportunities to make a run to the Super Bowl, which is why many expect he might consider a move away from Green Bay.

A number of teams will look fora quarterback this offseason and Rodgers would definitely be one of the best names on the market if he decides to leave. He’s already been linked to theDenverBroncos and Tennessee Titans, for instance.

The Titans’ stance on Ryan Tannehill amid Aaron Rodgers rumors

Last week, Jared Stillman of ESPN reported that Rodgers would be open to joining the Titans, while his current teammates do not expect him to return to Green Bay. However, the interest would not be mutual.

According to Turron Davenport, also of ESPN, Tennessee isfully committed to Ryan Tannehill and is not planning to land Aaron Rodgers. Titans GM Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel have already expressed their confidence on Tannehill in the past, but the general manager reiterated his stance a few days ago.

“Ryan’s a pro,” Robinson told Ben Arthur of the Tennessean. “He knows how much he means to us. Traded for that guy. Gave him an opportunity to start. New contract. I think it’s pretty apparent where he stands with us. He’s our quarterback. I don’t know how many more times I gotta say it.”

The former Miami Dolphins quarterback earned the organization’s trust from his very first season in 2019 when he led the Titans to the AFC Championship game, and renewed that confidence the following year despite the team’s loss to the Ravens in the Wild Card round.Over those two seasons, he threw for 55 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

Tannehill’s productivity may have decreasedin 2021(21touchdown passes, 14 interceptions) and threw 3 INTs against the Bengals in the divisional round, but the Titans look convinced to stick with him anyway.And not even Aaron Rodgers would change that.

In this list we will find some big-time numbers for the offensive marshals of the NFL. Tom Brady is still going strong and is the 18th highest paid player in all of the NFL. Then you have a case like Deshaun Watson who may not even suit up this season.

The usual suspects are on top of the list as Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes are high up there as the league’s best paid players. Over the years one thing has not changed in the NFL, quarterbacks still call the shots and make the big bucks. Here are the top 15 highest paid quarterbacks in the NFL for 2021.

15. Tom Brady – $25 Million

It’s crazy to think that the seven, 7! time Super Bowl champion is at the bottom of the list. Tom Brady is being paid for what he can give now, if this was about merit, then Brady should be number 1 and making a billion dollars.

14. Derek Carr – $25 Million

Derek Carr is entering his eighth NFL season for the Las Vegas Raiders, at a 47-63 record the three-time Pro Bowler is looking to bounce back from some rather subpar seasons.

13. Matthew Stafford – $27 Million

Matthew Stafford is entering his thirteenth season as an NFL Quarterback and will do so for the Los Angeles Rams after 12 years with the Detroit Lions. Stafford has various NFL records: Most passing attempts in a single season: 727 (2012), Most 4th quarter comebacks in a single season: 8 (2016), Fastest player to reach 20,000 career passing yards (71 games), Fastest player to reach 30,000 career passing yards (109 games), and Fastest player to reach 40,000 career passing yards (147 games).

12. Jimmy Garoppolo – $27.5 Million

Two-time Super Bowl champ Jimmy Garoppolo is coming back after an injury riddled 2020, Garoppolo only played 6 games going 3-3 throwing only 7 touchdown passes. His best season was 2019 where he went 13-3 but lost in the Super Bowl.

11. Ryan Tannehill – $29.5 Million

Ryan Tannehill was the NFL comeback player of the year in 2019 and went 11-5 in 2020 throwing an impressive 33 touchdowns. He will be a fundamental piece of the Titans this season.

10. Matt Ryan – $ 30 Million

Matt Ryan is making a cool $30 million a year with the Atlanta Falcons, Ryan has the accolades to prove it: NFL Most Valuable Player (2016), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2016), Five- Time Pro Bowl (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018), and NFL passer rating leader (2016). Last season Ryan went an uneventful 4-12.

9. Carson Wentz – $32 Million

Carson Wentz had an array of records with the Eagles before moving to the Colts this season, unfortunately Wentz suffered a foot injury that kept him out most of preseason, nonetheless he is making a push to play in week 1.

8. Kirk Cousins – $33 Million

Kirk Cousins is the Minnesota Vikings big gun, last season Cousins went 7-9 and managed a healthy 4,265 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Statistically speaking it was a fantastic season for the QB, but the Vikings were simply not winning games.

7. Jared Goff – $33.5 Million

The Lions have shelled out the big bucks for Jared Goff who comes in with an impressive 42-27 career record with the Rams. Goff set three franchise records in Los Angeles and is regarded as one of the best QBs in the NFL.

6. Aaron Rodgers – $33.5 Million

It was a strange offseason for Aaron Rodgers, who had a very public spout with the Packers brass about his contract, as Rodgers wants to be a free agent at the end of this season, and as such the Packers voided the final year of his contract. Then Rodgers took to the media to air out his feelings about key decisions. Nonetheless Rodgers is one of the best QBs in the NFL. Keep the man happy and he might win you a Super Bowl.

5. Russell Wilson – $35 Million

Russell Wilson is all bling with an NFL lifetime record of 98-45-1. Wilson has more Seattle Seahawks records than he can remember and is not light in NFL record accolades. Wilson will fight as hard as he can to win his second Super Bowl.

4. Deshaun Watson – $39 Million

Deshaun Watson is under contract with the Houston Texans, but the 22 civil lawsuits filed against Watson for sexual misconduct may derail his whole season. It is important to note that Watson has not been charged with any crime, the NFL have begun their own investigation but whether he will play in Houston or not is up in the air. The case is a mix of lawyer egos, FBI involvement, and allegations of blackmail.

3. Dak Prescott – $40 Million

The man who has the task to lead the Dallas Cowboys back to glory, Dak Prescott, is the third highest paid QB in the NFL. Prescott has a sensational 42-27 record in the NFL and various league and team records. Last season Prescott went down with an injury but is still the team’s franchise player.

2. Josh Allen – $43 Million

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills want this to be their season. Allen now in his fourth season has impressed with many NFL records such as being the first QB to rush at least 95 years in three consecutive games.

1. Patrick Mahomes – $45 Million

Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is a man on a mission after missing out on his second Super Bowl last season. Mahomes is the best of the QB crop in the NFL, what else can be said about Patrick Mahomes that we don’t already know? Well deserving of his salary, so much he even bought a piece of the MLS franchise Sporting Kansas City.