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?

Jameis Winston — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+775)

TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 29: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass under pressure against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Raymond James Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The ultimate ‘high-ceiling, low-floor’ player in the NFL, Jameis Winston is going to drastically change the future of whichever team he lands with this offseason, for better or for worse. Due to his high ceiling, though, he is likely to sign a large contract somewhere, which will price him out of the Redskins’ range.

That might be a good thing too. His 33 touchdowns in 2019 were encouraging, but that number was detracted by his 30 interceptions, making him the first player in NFL history to join the 30/30 club. Congratulations? If Winston were to sign with the Redskins, I could see him easily winning the starting job, and then throwing eight interceptions in the first three games, leaving Rivera and the coaching staff questioning when it’s time for Haskins to take over. That’s a dance that I don’t want to partake in. Next.

With (+775) odds, if you wagered $100, you would win $775 in profit.