With a lack of experience behind Ryan Tannehill, the Tennessee Titans are going to be keeping their eye on the backup quarterback market right up until training camp.
If camp started today, the competition at backup quarterback would be between Logan Woodside and Cole McDonald, neither of whom have ever taken a regular season snap.
If the Titans so choose, there are five solid veteran backup quarterback options still on the open market, although some are more realistic for Tennessee than others.
Cam Newton
Without a shadow of a doubt, Newton is by far the least likely option on this list for the Titans to add, although he is also undoubtedly the best of the bunch as far as available backup quarterbacks are concerned.
Newton is reportedly open to taking a backup job for 2020 and the Titans are one of the more attractive destinations in that regard, partly because they sport a quarterback-friendly offense and weapons in the passing game.
Adding to that, the Titans’ starter, Ryan Tannehill, has been susceptible to injury during his career, so the backup job in Tennessee could offer a better chance to play than some others out there.
A lot would have to fall in place to bring the former MVP to Nashville, though.
Not only would he have to not get a better opportunity with a clearer path to starter, Newton would also have to take a small salary if the Titans sign Jadeveon Clowney. It’s not likely, but we did see Jameis Winston ($1.1 million) sign for next to nothing, so it can’t be ruled out.
As Tannehill showed last season, the Titans are definitely a place where a fallen quarterback can revive his career. Adding Newton would also ensure that the Titans don’t miss a beat if Tannehill were to get hurt thanks to their similar skill sets.