The Cincinnati Bengals might find themselves on the free-agent market for a quarterback this offseason.

With Joe Burrow the likely No. 1 pick and Andy Dalton a trade candidate because he still wants to be a starter, the front office might look to an outsider to serve as a rookie’s backup.

If that’s the case, the following guys might be available. Keep in mind we’ve already looked at free agents in the offensive tackles, guards, linebackers and edge rushers areas.

 

Marcus Mariota

Is Mariota going to get another shot in the NFL as a starter?

If not, Zac Taylor probably wouldn’t mind getting his hands on him as a backup. Mariota is still only 26 years old and the situation in Tennessee wasn’t always favorable for the 2015 second-overall pick, hence the career 62.9 completion percentage with 76 touchdowns and 44 interceptions.

But besides his ability and the potential for a spark in a Taylor-directed offense, Mariota’s handling of getting benched last year — only to watch Ryan Tannehill lead a deep playoff run — is the type of culture the Bengals are looking to establish and would like to have around a rookie.