The one trade every NFL team should make this 2019 offseason

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated the Rams 43-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 23: Nick Mullens #4 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts a pass against the Chicago Bears during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Alex Smith likely won’t be around in 2019 as starting quarterback for the Redskins. That broken leg proved even more catastrophic than it looked, which is hard to believe. So the team has to start looking at contingency plans. Their hopes for finding a replacement in the draft are limited given their position on the board. This means they may have to get creative, perhaps bringing in more bodies to create competition. This is one way to do it.

Nick Mullen made a strong impression under difficult circumstances in 2018. A third-string rookie undrafted free agent, he was elevated to the starting job after injuries struck the quarterback position. All things considered, he showed considerable promise with his ability to process the game and deliver accurate passes in a timely fashion. Maybe under the watchful eye of Jay Gruden, he could become something even more.

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