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A.J. McCarron: 3 Teams That Make Ideal Trade Partners

By Erik Lambert

Sep 1, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) looks to pass in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) looks to pass in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson calls a play in during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson calls a play in during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland Browns

This is the most obvious destination. The Cleveland Browns have an obvious need for help at the quarterback position. They have plenty of draft currency to entice the Bengals into a deal even though the teams share a division. To top it off Hue Jackson is their head coach. Prior to this he was the offensive coordinator for Cincinnati and was present for when they drafted McCarron three years ago in 2014. It’s as clear a match as one will find.

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Chicago Bears

Something to remember here is that McCarron was brought up in the Alabama system. His job was to feed the running game, make big throws off play action and above all protect the football. That is the exact style of play the Chicago Bears are looking for. They have Jordan Howard to run the ball and a trio of stud interior linemen to maintain a solid pocket. McCarron would be able to play his style of ball control offense, which he won two national titles with.

Houston Texans

It didn’t take long for Bill O’Brien to scratch the Brock Osweiler experiment. As for Tom Savage, he doesn’t look like the future of the Houston Texans either. This team needs to find some sort of answer at the quarterback position. If they’re not willing to explore the draft, which has been the case for year under Rick Smith, then reasonably priced trade with Cincinnati for McCarron makes sense. He’s smart and efficient and takes coaching well. Just the kind of guy O’Brien likes.

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