Backup QB Odds: Handicapping the passers Washington could sign in free agency

The Redskins will definitely sign a QB in free agency and give him a chance to compete for the top spot, but who will they choose to sign?

Blake Bortles — Los Angeles Rams (+500)

HONOLULU, HAWAII – AUGUST 17: Blake Bortles #5 of the Los Angeles Rams drops back in the pocket during the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at Aloha Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

A little bit like Marcus Mariota in a sense, Blake Bortles has an extremely high ceiling as a backup quarterback option, but his floor as a starter is well-known.

After taking the Jacksonville Jaguars to an AFC Championship game, Bortles was cut loose from his position under Gus Bradley. The Rams smartly picked him up to sit behind Jared Goff, should anything go poorly, which made him one of the most talented backups in the NFL. Now, as he looks to hit the open market once again, the Redskins could take a look at bringing him in. He absolutely has the talent to supplant Haskins as the starter, should everything go right, but we’ve seen Bortle’s litany of struggles before. It would be an extremely fun competition to watch, though.

With (+500) odds, if you wagered $100, you would win $500 in profit.