AJ McCarron at peace with staying Bengals backup

AJ McCarron 'at peace' with staying Bengals' backup Published: Apr 25, 2017 at 01:57 AM Around the NFL Writer With the 2017 beginning Thursday, it doesn't appear that backup quarterback will see his trade wish granted. The are reticent to part with Allen Iverson Jersey a reliable backup to . Cincy hasn't received an offer that has blown it away for the man who took over down the stretch of the 2015 season for an injured Jerami Grant Jersey Dalton. While McCarron wants the chance to start, he's resigned to his duty as the ' backup. "I'm a huge competitor. I've always been that way. I want to play," McCarron said, . "But it's something I can't control. There's no reason to worry about it because it spills into your life and it can affect your marriage and your relationships with people. I don't want that. A lot of people wish they could be in my shoes and get the money we to get to play a game. I love it. I'm at peace with it." McCarron proved capable taking over for Dalton for four starts during the 2015 season, but his struggles for long stretches in the playoff lo s to the (despite leading a comeback Paul Millsap Jersey ) could make teams hesitant to pay big for the 26-year-old Alabama product. Also, a trade for McCarron wouldn't carry a cheap price tag. On the veteran QB market: If the are going to trade AJ McCarron it will require a 1st round pick -- at least. Pretty unlikely. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Another reason the aren't in Dikembe Mutombo Jersey a hurry to trade McCarron is they believe they will have him under team control for more than just next season. The fifth-round pick in 2014 spent his rookie season on the non-football injury list for all but three weeks. The team believes he didn't accrue a season toward free agency, which would make him a restricted free agent next year. McCarron believes he should be a free agent. "It is what it is," McCarron said of his contract situation. "That's for the lawyers." McCarron and entered the offseason as the two most likely quarterback trade targets. With the draft fast approaching, it appears both backups Noah Vonleh Jersey will be staying put for 2017. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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