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USAT: Bills Wire

Mar 12, 2022

Perhaps a sign that the Buffalo Bills’ thoughts will soon become a reality, NFL Network‘s Tom Pelissero put the team’s backup quarterback on a notable list. - The football insider that is well connected around the league named seven pending free agents that could be “paid more than you think” when free agency begins next week. - The headline headliner was Mitchell Trubisky. - Here’s Pelissero’s breakdown: - The No. 2 overall pick by Chicago in 2017 took a year to reset as the backup in Buffalo — and he now figures to have a strong chance to start again in 2022. Whatever the perception might be, Trubisky is a one-time Pro Bowl selection who was 29-21 (!) in parts of four seasons as the starter on a Bears team that lost before he took over and lost again after he left. Statistically in Years 2-4, Trubisky compares favorably to the likes of Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers at that point in their careers. He’s a good athlete with running ability. He’s a leader. With so many lingering QB questions, somebody will bet on Trubisky’s upside to at least come in and compete. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he commands around $10 million plus incentives on a one-year deal. - Pelissero is not one that is knocking Trubisky’s skill. There is certainly a chance that Trubisky proves his worth to a new team. - However, his analysis does point toward the Bills soon being in the market for another QB of their own. - As referenced Buffalo has said throughout this offseason that the team believes Trubisky will be signed by another club as a free agent. - The Bills could stand to wait that out as they’ve also stated they’d welcome Trubisky back to be Josh Allen’s backup once again. - But Buffalo should probably start compiling a list of other options they’ll soon have to call. - - RelatedBills met with Washington's Kyler Gordon at 2022 NFL combineESPN's Ryan Clark says Bills 2021 team was better than 2020 (video)ESPN names 5 teams 'in the mix' for Bills QB Mitchell Trubisky - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Bills Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Bills Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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