KC Chiefs: Looking ahead to backup quarterback options for 2020

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MARCUS MARIOTA

Of all of the big name quarterbacks likely hitting the market this spring, Marcus Mariota will be the one who is brought in as a backup option somewhere. Mariota hasn’t panned out in Tennessee, which was indicated by their benching of him against Denver two weeks ago.

The second overall pick in 2015 won’t get his mega contract this offseason, but he’ll get picked up somewhere. With the right coaching and not having to be thrust into the action on a regular basis, Mariota could be the guy we saw at Oregon again.

Injuries would be concerning with Mariota, who has struggled to stay healthy during his time in Nashville, but he should be available this offseason and would be a decent option to have as a backup should Mahomes miss a few games.

JOSH ROSEN

Kody Latham of Arrowhead Addict wrote an article about how the Kansas City Chiefs should bring in Josh Rosen to backup Mahomes, and honestly – I don’t hate the idea.

Rosen, who was selected with the tenth overall pick in 2018, didn’t do well as a rookie in Arizona and that resulted in the Cardinals having the first overall pick this year. They opted to go with Kyler Murray, and Rosen was shipped to Miami as a result.

Well, it might be the same story again for Rosen in Miami, as the Dolphins front office is clearly tanking. If they end up with the first overall pick, Rosen might be on the trade block once again.

While that would then send Rosen to his third team in three years, he wouldn’t be a starter in Kansas City and that could be the best case scenario for the former UCLA standout. Rosen could have the opportunity to sit behind Mahomes and learn from Andy Reid before his rookie deal is up and then get another chance to be a starter somewhere.

This probably isn’t going to happen, but if Josh Rosen does become available, the Chiefs should absolutely consider bringing him in to sit behind Mahomes.