Aaron Rodgers
- Pros: one of the best QBs of all-time and has the highest ceiling
- Cons: may be washed, and may be a dick
- Initial verdict: Would be funny to replace Zach with Zach's idol. Overall, a good option.
Derek Carr
- Pros: still only 32 years old next year and has been an average to above average QB for most of his career. Good leader.
- Cons: might die behind our OL, might prefer to retire to worship Jesus than leave the Raiders
- Initial verdict: not sure he becomes available, but I think he's better than Jimmy G, so I'm fine with it.
Jimmy Garoppolo
- Pros: Handsome, Italian, knows the system, competent enough
- Cons: 49ers have tried to replace him for years because he's average at best
- Initial verdict: Makes a lot of sense, even if it's not overly exciting
Jacoby Brissett
- Pros: Might be similarly as good as Carr and Garoppolo at a lesser price. Has played decently this year.
- Cons: Probably worse than Carr and Jimmy G
- Initial verdict: If they actually want to give Zach another shot, Brissett might be the caliber vet we go after.
Geno Smith
- Pros: Has played better than any of the other QBs I've mentioned this season, and not particularly close. Might actually be good.
- Cons: Likely would never come here and fanbase irrationally hates him
- Initial verdict: If he hadn't previously played for the Jets, he might be the best option, but he did, so he ain't coming.
Lamar Jackson
- Pros: He's Lamar freaking Jackson
- Cons: Would have to pay him a shitload of money and he might get hurt
- Initial verdict: Would be a home run but no way Ravens let him walk
Daniel Jones
- Pros: He has some talent. Good arm, big, mobile.
- Cons: He's worse than everyone above on this list other than maybe Brissett, and he'd cost a lot more money than Brissett
- Initial verdict: Might be better with better weapons around him but probably will cost too much money for what he is
Gardner Minshew
- Pros: He's young and has been somewhat productive in limited action. Probably wouldn't cost a ton of money either
- Cons: Probably has the highest potential of anyone on this list to fall flat on his face
- Initial verdict: Probably the most intriguing guy out of the younger veterans, but I think I'd rather go for a more proven option.
Taylor Heinicke
- Pros: He's a gamer and his teammates seem to like him since he gets the most out of his talent
- Cons: He's not that talented and probably has gotten lucky with his turnover-worthy plays not being turnovers
- Initial verdict: He's 30 this offseason, so he isn't that young anymore, and unless he's a LOT cheaper, I'd rather look at Jimmy/Carr/etc.
Baker Mayfield
- Pros: None
- Cons: He sucks
- Initial verdict: He sucks. At least with Zach, you can bet on the talent. Baker wasn't drafted because he's a super talent. Would be cheap though.
Sam Darnold
- Pros: He's the nice one
- Cons: He's not a nice player
- Initial verdict: It would be funny, but it's hard to see the scenario where he fits in. Would be cheap though.
