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Originally Posted by Solecismic
But look at some other teams if they cut the expensive quarterback during the off-season. Tannehill could be cut after this season and the Titans could easily absorb the hit. He has the highest cap number in the NFL, but he is not deferring a huge amount of guaranteed money and there isn't a huge amount of bonus yet to amortize.
One interesting fact about practice squad QBs: they have a combined 10-67 record in the NFL. Combine that with the need to learn a new playbook and perhaps it's not a good plan to consider one.
So why did the Titans enter 2022 without a true backup to Tannehill? I'm sure they scouted Willis as an NFL arm with game-breaking running skills, but very, very raw. That's why he didn't go in the first round. He's a project. You look at other teams, and this type of project is protected in the third spot - never active for a game. So if they know Woodside can't do it, and he presumably knows the playbook, the mistake was made long ago, and I think it will cost them a playoff spot in the end.
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The Titans have the AFC South pretty much secured already, the other 3 teams are in the bottom 8 of the NFL. I think giving Willis a baptism in fire before he was ready will be good for his development, especially since he can now go back to the bench instead of being under the gun to perform next week. As for Tannehill, I have to think he would have trade value if they wanted to move on after this year or they could amicably part ways after next year and presumably get a high tier comp pick.