Obviously the top three QB rookies are worth getting as even if they're "backups" to start this year, they have a very clear path to a starting job and a decent chance at starter-level (QB24 or better) production.
Beyond those three (and possibly Derek Carr, although I'm personally down on him), are there any current NFL backups that are worth keeping? Primarily looking for a 2-3 year time frame since otherwise you might as well wait and get them on waivers in a year or two. And largely looking for starter potential (QB24 or better).
My short list is:
* Brock Osweiler: Manning is probably only playing for 2 years and it's pretty clear he's considered the heir apparent. Has great weapons around him, so seem him as no worse than a low-end QB2 even if he struggles.
* Mike Glennon: McCown won't keep him off the field for long.
* Ryan Mallet: I'm not sure he's anything more than a Matt Flynn-level talent, but he's been on the short list for trades and is a free agent next year. Someone like Houston might be tempted by him.
* Brandon Weedon: Assuming Orton retires, he's just one Romo injury away from starting with pretty decent weapons around him.
I'm sure I'm forgetting others and would love to hear other opinions.
Beyond those three (and possibly Derek Carr, although I'm personally down on him), are there any current NFL backups that are worth keeping? Primarily looking for a 2-3 year time frame since otherwise you might as well wait and get them on waivers in a year or two. And largely looking for starter potential (QB24 or better).
My short list is:
* Brock Osweiler: Manning is probably only playing for 2 years and it's pretty clear he's considered the heir apparent. Has great weapons around him, so seem him as no worse than a low-end QB2 even if he struggles.
* Mike Glennon: McCown won't keep him off the field for long.
* Ryan Mallet: I'm not sure he's anything more than a Matt Flynn-level talent, but he's been on the short list for trades and is a free agent next year. Someone like Houston might be tempted by him.
* Brandon Weedon: Assuming Orton retires, he's just one Romo injury away from starting with pretty decent weapons around him.
I'm sure I'm forgetting others and would love to hear other opinions.