Taylor Heinicke Gets Honest About Being The Backup QB
After three seasons with the Washington Commanders, Taylor Heinicke will be able to sign with any team as a free agency in March.
Heinicke attended “The Pat McAfee Show” on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVII and was open about what his future could contain as he looks for the proper opportunity.
Taylor Heinicke Gets Honest About Being The Backup QB
In the NFL, Taylor Heinicke has no problems serving as a backup quarterback.
"Obviously I wanna be a starter next year but being a backup QB in the NFL is probably one of the best jobs in America"
Taylor Heinicke #PMSinAZ pic.twitter.com/kYLBQ42xph
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 9, 2023
After playing with the Commanders for the previous few years, the tenacious passer is expected to become a free agent. When called upon, Heinicke performed unexpectedly well, and it is clear that he will stay in the league for a very long time.
Will it be holding a clipboard as a backup or a spot starter? Although he likes the first, he still thinks the second is a fine choice.
Taylor Heinicke is a pro.
I asked Taylor about Rivera's decision to start Sam Howell on Sunday against the Cowboys.
Taylor said, "obviously I want to be out there with the guys, but also understand it's kind of a business deal. We want to see what Sam's got." pic.twitter.com/8CgWTzQ4PS
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 5, 2023
“Obviously, I would love to go to the Packers. That’s been a childhood dream of mine to play for the Packers. Other than that, obviously I want to play. I want to start. If that opportunity doesn’t come up, you know, being a backup quarterback in the NFL is probably one of the best jobs in America,” Heinicke said during a recent interview with Pat McAfee when talking about his future and outlook.
Over the past two seasons, Heinicke has started 24 games for the Commanders, going 12-11-1, throwing for 32 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.
#Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke on the @PatMcAfeeShow:
“I want to start, but being a backup QB in the NFL is one of the easiest jobs in America.” pic.twitter.com/ayBP2eNod3
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) February 11, 2023
But the Commanders traded for Carson Wentz leading up to the 2022 season, giving the 2016 No. 2 overall pick the starting nod under center.
After going 2-4 with Wentz, Heinicke took over after Wentz suffered a fractured finger against the Chicago Bears in Week 6.
Heinicke led Washington to five wins in their next six games before being benched in favor of Wentz in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns.
#Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke's market value, according to @spotrac:
– $19.8 million per year.
– 3 year, $59.48 million deal
– No. 15 among NFL QBs#HTTC | #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/m3YhhBWEoL— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) February 9, 2023
“It was tough. I understand the business of the NFL,” Heinicke said. “We just paid a guy $30 million. Let’s give him another chance. I think we lost two, had a tie and we were kind of on the (cusp) there.
“I’m not going to say I felt disrespected. It was just kind of the communication of how it all went down that I wasn’t very happy about.”
After being eliminated from playoff contention with a loss against Cleveland, the Commanders gave fifth-round draft pick Sam Howell the nod in Week 18.
Taylor Heinicke wants to start but admits NFL backup QB is ‘probably one of the best jobs in America' https://t.co/siJipCPiXb
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 12, 2023
On Friday, Heinicke praised Howell, saying he has a bright future in the league.
With his analysis of being an NFL backup, Heinicke nailed the mark. It’s a fantastic job. You’re never actually hit, you still make a tonne of money, and even if you are hurried into a game, no one really expects you to perform.
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