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2016 NFL Season: Which Former Backup QBs Can Keep Starting Job?

By Erik Lambert

Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) throws during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) throws during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Bryce Petty (New York Jets)

What an unenviable situation that Bryce Petty got dropped into. No young quarterback should have to take over a team that is so clearly spiraling out of control. Ryan Fitzpatrick really poisoned the well from the start with his prolonged contract holdout. Now their veteran group on offense is falling apart due to injuries and Petty was forced to make things happen in spite of that. The results have been fairly predictable.

Petty is playing his first real football of his career. There were going to be mistakes. The question is has he shown enough signs that it might be worth giving him an extended look as the starter? Presuming of course the offensive line situation can be sorted out. Honestly no. He’s got a good arm and some other traits but he really hasn’t shown the kind of calm under fire and leadership qualities this team will need in the months and years to come.

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