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4 Potential Landing Spots for Tyrod Taylor

By Jon Dove

Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) lays on the field after a late hit by New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54, not pictured) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) lays on the field after a late hit by New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54, not pictured) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears had a very disappointing season that saw a huge number of injuries take their toll. They head into the offseason looking to replace Jay Cutler as the starting quarterback and would be in the market for Tyrod Taylor should be become available.

John Fox is a veteran head coach who doesn’t want to deal with a rookie quarterback as his starter. He has enough juice to force general manager Ryan Pace to make an aggressive play for a veteran like Taylor.

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Adding Taylor would make sense for the Bears who do have some nice pieces in place. When healthy, the offensive line features former Pro-Bowl players in Josh Sitton and Kyle Long. Jordan Howard has emerged as an elite running back.

The receiving corps is a bit of a mess, but there’s potential with Kevin White and Cameron Meredith. Chicago would also be more likely to bring Alshon Jeffery back if they felt good about their chances to compete for a playoff spot.

Money won’t be a major problem as the Bears have plenty of cap room to make an aggressive offer to Taylor.

The one issue might be the offensive coaching staff and whether or not Taylor feels a connection. Dowell Loggins has been under fire this season for some questionable play calling. It’s possible that Taylor sees this as a problem.

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