4 quarterbacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers could target in free agency
By Jacob Holley
3. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans
The former first-round draft pick Ryan Tannehill has been mostly quiet this season in his first year backing up Marcus Mariota… Well, that is until Mariota was benched in favor of him (by the way, Mariota was benched after a two-interception game while Jameis Winston threw five interceptions and fumbled the ball twice that same weekend).
Before moving to Nashville, Tannehill spent seven mediocre years in Miami, where he was unable to thrive as the weapons around him failed. Devante Parker was supposed to be a speedy, athletic weapon at his disposal, but he has more or less been a bust since he arrived. Kenny Stills is also no longer on the team and had less than stellar performances with Tannehill.
He threw for two touchdowns and one interception in the Titans win against the Chargers last week, proving to be a serviceable replacement if only for one game. The Titans will more than likely keep starting him for the rest of the season.
Tannehill will be a free agent this summer, and likely Mariota will be as well. However, Mariota will also probably be signed by a team as a possible long-term starter. Tannehill could fill the gap for a season before the Bucs move on to greener pastures at the position.