Vegas odds have Carson Wentz signing with Kansas Metropolis Chiefs

The times of seeing Carson Wentz swimsuit up as an NFL group’s beginning quarterback are seemingly lengthy gone. After a sequence of years underperforming for 3 totally different groups, Wentz was launched by the Washington Commanders. Sure, Wentz’s time within the highlight could also be closed, however his time in another person’s shadow not named Nick Foles is simply starting. So, who’s going to land him? Extra importantly, what group would take advantage of sense? Nicely, should you check out the betting odds, the favorites are…the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs?

With Chad Henne retired, KC might use an skilled No. 2 QB

In response to OddsChecker US, the Chiefs are being given +300 odds, or an implied 25 p.c likelihood, to snag Wentz. However why would they need him? OddsChecker spokesperson Kyle Newman says, “Chiefs longtime backup quarterback Chad Henne simply retired. They want a alternative and are seemingly in search of a high-end one. Wentz suits the invoice.” All of that’s true, and with the Chiefs’ Tremendous Bowl window nonetheless large open, having a stable backup who might doubtlessly carry the group on a deep postseason run ought to Patrick Mahomes go down could also be engaging, however let’s not overlook that Wentz has to share the identical emotions.

Is Wentz actually prepared to surrender on the hopes of incomes tons extra cash as a group’s starter? There needs to be some group on the market that’s nonetheless keen to take an opportunity on him, proper? And even when no group is keen to offer him starter cash, wouldn’t Wentz need the chance to show he’s price that sort of cash?

Possibly I’m unsuitable. Possibly I’m only a loopy whippersnapper who doesn’t perceive what appeals to a man like Wentz. That stated, there are a number of different groups listed on Wentz’s odds board that make extra sense at a look. The Atlanta Falcons are being given +700 odds or an implied 12.5 p.c likelihood — tied for the fourth-best odds of any group. They simply launched Marcus Mariota and appear like they’re going to roll with Desmond Ridder in 2023. Now, Ridder didn’t look atrocious when given the chance to start out towards the top of final season. 4 video games, zero interceptions. Even with solely two landing passes, the ball management is promising.

There could also be choices for Wentz to start out someplace

The NFC South is large open for the taking. The Falcons have one of many youthful rosters within the NFL — the sixth-youngest in 2022. Tom Brady is gone. The Saints are in cap hell. The Panthers have zero thought what they’re going to do at quarterback — although they met with Derek Carr — and are heading into 2023 with a brand new head coach, albeit one with earlier head teaching expertise already in Frank Reich, a recognized QB whisperer. Carolina is essentially the most worrisome group given its litany of draft picks and promising end to 2022, going 4-2 in its final six video games. Nonetheless, the Falcons’ door to take over the division is open, and also you’d assume they’d need a serviceable backup able to main an offense ought to Ridder not work out, which continues to be an enormous chance. That looks as if a way more logical conclusion to leap to than “the Chiefs want a backup, so that they’re going to get Wentz.”

There are cheaper choices on the market

Of the numerous quarterbacks obtainable this offseason, Wentz could also be the most costly of any backup possibility. The Chiefs are presently within the pink in terms of cap area in keeping with Spotrac. Why would they go for such an costly possibility to take a seat on the bench when guys like Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Case Keenum, Jacoby Brissett, and Taylor Heinicke are all obtainable, are shut or superior to Wentz’s expertise degree, and possibly cheaper?

At this time limit, I nonetheless imagine Wentz might be greater than only a bona fide backup. Is he ok to be a franchise man? In no way, however for a group with an unproven commodity at starter, or simply trying to hold their head afloat whereas they peruse by the draft or look forward to a big-name free agent to come back alongside, Wentz makes plenty of sense.

What concerning the Inexperienced Bay Packers if Aaron Rodgers leaves?

One group that isn’t even listed on Wentz’s odds that I feel makes plenty of sense is the Inexperienced Bay Packers. In fact, that’s assuming Aaron Rodgers leaves the group. Clearly, it’s too early to inform whether or not or not he’ll stay in Inexperienced Bay, however the odds say that it’s greater than seemingly that Rodgers heads to Vegas, New York, or Tennessee. In that state of affairs, the Packers would clearly flip to former first-round choose Jordan Love. We haven’t seen a lot of him. If the Packers belief him, superior, however by two years within the NFL, he’s began only one sport, thrown 83 passes, and has as many touchdowns as interceptions. If the Packers need to guarantee they proceed competing within the NFC North, grabbing an emergency veteran is smart. Sure, he’s costly, however their starter on this state of affairs would nonetheless be on a rookie contract, so Wentz’s contract in all probability wouldn’t do a lot harm to their cap state of affairs.

Whereas the Chiefs clearly need to seize a second-string signal-caller they’ll belief and never should depend on the likes of former seventh-rounder Chris Oladokun or the undrafted Shane Buechele — who some man on Twitter who describes himself as a bastard in his bio made certain to inform us was active all yr so one other couldn’t signal him off the apply squad “figuring out he’s the longer term backup” — Wentz appears too expensive for the Chiefs. Given the dire want different groups have at quarterback, I discover it more likely that another person shall be keen to pay the person greater than what Kansas Metropolis would moderately supply. Whereas the Chiefs are the favorites, I’d be completely shocked to see him on that sideline in 2023.