Kansas City Chiefs: Potential Backup Quarterbacks for 2017 Season

MARK SANCHEZ

Okay before you pelt me with fruit, just hear me out. These would be backup quarterbacks, not starters. Mark Sanchez, despite being known for something called a butt fumble, has proven to be a decent backup quarterback.

[Sanchez] at least has experience as a starter and could be a decent piece to have should Alex Smith have to miss some time.

Sanchez, a former first-round pick by the New York Jets in 2009, played in two AFC Championship games during his tenure in New York.

The Jets defense was certainly the highlight of those teams, but still. Sanchez got there and he didn’t choke in the bright lights of primetime.

Things dropped off quickly for Sanchez after that 2010 season though and he’s spent the last few years jumping from team to team. Just recently he spent 2016 with the Dallas Cowboys after Tony Romo was injured in preseason. Sanchez backed up Dak Prescott and played in two games last season.

I know no one would be thrilled about Mark Sanchez coming to Kansas City, but let’s not rule out the possibility.

Zac Robinson of Pro Football Focus said it best in his top ten free agent quarterbacks post,

"One poor preseason game against the 49ers last year ultimately removed Sanchez from contention for the starting job in Denver. He was able to resurface in Dallas as the backup for most of the season, where we saw him constantly discussing and aiding rookie Dak Prescott. Sanchez may not get another shot to start, but is a high-end backup, and showed he was comfortable with that role."

As much as NFL fans poke fun at Sanchez, he at least has experience as a starter and could be a decent piece to have should Alex Smith have to miss some time.