Glennon Trade Odds Almost Nil
April 25th, 2016
Likely staying put.
The longer it goes, the worse it gets for the Bucs. And that’s not good news.
Not long ago there seemed to be any number of NFL teams, desperate for a quarterback, that were logical suitors for Bucs backup quarterback Mike Glennon. With Glennon’s contract expiring after this season, the time was ripe to swap him for a draft pick that, in turn, could be a valuable starter on a team with holes.
It seems that door has just about closed. With the Rams trading for the No. 1 pick and certain to select a quarterback, and the Jets with their eyes on quarterback Paxton Lynch, the only team left that may have been interested in dealing for Glennon was the Broncos.
Keyword: Was.
Now comes word from Adam Schefter of BSPN of a starting quarterback demanding a trade, one who could fit right in with the Super Bowl champion Broncos.
Eagles have been informed Sam Bradford wants to be traded and he will not be showing up for their off-season program any longer, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2016
Of course, the Eagles have all but announced they will draft a quarterback at No. 2 Thursday night.
To Joe, this is a no-brainer. If Bradford can stay healthy, then he is easily better than Glennon. And unlike when he was with the Rams and Eagles, the Broncos can surround him with quality weapons.
Also, Schefter followed up that NFL teams have inquired with the Rams about Nick Foles, who is on the trade block. Glennon is no worse than Foles, please.
As for Glennon, it seems he walks out the door in January, and Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, failing to strike while the iron was hot, will have to hope for a lowly third-day compensation pick for the NC State product.
April 25th, 2016 at 12:37 pm
Extend him now for 3 mil a season for 4 years fully guaranteed to be Winston’s career backup, he won’t get a better offer anywhere else…
April 25th, 2016 at 12:38 pm
Joe, Glennon is the (backup) quarterback of the future. He’s not going anywhere
April 25th, 2016 at 12:39 pm
Or the Bucs have a WHOLE year to resign MG8!!!! and as an added bonus, JW3 gets to be in meeting with MG8 and a soundboard!!!! You can tell how much JW3 looks up to MG8!!! Every other interview is MG8 told me this and MG8 said that!!!!
Best thing for the Bucs!!!!!
April 25th, 2016 at 12:40 pm
Keeping Glennon is not so bad. The way jameis plays.. he will probably go down at some point during the long season. Its just the nature of the game. Very few NFL starting QB’s make it thru the whole year without sitting out a few games. So Glennon will get his shot..again.
April 25th, 2016 at 12:43 pm
Honestly, it makes a lot of sense for him to sign a slightly less expensive long term backup deal with the Bucs. Dude takes zero risk for injuries and can pretty much guarantee that he would have another contract after this one runs out with no tread on his tires and only that much more pro-level grooming. Nobody will fault him for not starting over a #1 overall pick who is doing well. So, he gets to settle in to a nice, long career of making a whole lot of money vs going somewhere else to be the starter and potentially not doing well and getting replaced by another high draft pick. Just enjoy the ride and cash those checks. No shame in that.
April 25th, 2016 at 12:51 pm
Lol Sam Bradford is one of the weirdest enigmas of the NFL
Somehow this dude has made millions and millions and gotten countless starting opportunities off of one decent rookie year and an ok stretch of like 6 games with the Rams years ago.
Dude was mediocre as hell with the Eagles as he has been his entire year and banged up as he has his entire career and is demanding a trade?? Wtf world is this??
Even joe thinks he’s automatically better than Glennon if healthy. That’s incredibly debatable but most ppl would buy it because 1st pick in draft and coaches liking him or some sh1t. It’s rediculous that he’s made over 100 million and is demanding a trade and has so little in accomplishments
April 25th, 2016 at 12:52 pm
Hilarious Joe. Bradford has 22 million guaranteed, expected to make 17 million next year, and you want to say that because he is “on the market” he is somehow a direct competitor to a QB making 3 million. If they paid to write black-and-white interpretations of things, you’d be rich.
Because teams will look at paying Sam Bradford 17 million this year and his longstanding injury history and career 81 QB rating over paying Glennon, 2 years younger, 14 million dollars cheaper with a higher career QB rating of 83 and completely rule out the giraffe so they can get a significantly more expensive, less durable player who has likely met his ceiling. Yup, I’m sure teams are clamoring for Bradford right now.
April 25th, 2016 at 12:53 pm
@Cornelious – Nailed it
April 25th, 2016 at 12:53 pm
Trade him to the Browns to move up one spot and we can take Jalen Ramsey. RG3 is no sure thing for Cleveland and I don’t want VH3. Dont’ need another short CB.
April 25th, 2016 at 12:54 pm
If the Eagles trade Bradford, the Eagles will need Glennon. But then the Bucs could sign Foles or Bradford or someone.
Whatever…. does it matter who sits on the bench as we pray hail Marys for the health and wellness of Jameis Winston?
A draft pick well OK. The team still needs a quality back up QB. Is it better Licht draft an unknown replacement?
The value of quarterback has depreciated due to supply and demand.
What is the big deal here? There will be some quality back ups in the NFL next year as oppose to last year.
Hooray!
April 25th, 2016 at 12:55 pm
Wow…agree with all the posters so far and Patrick great additional points!
Think Rich Gannon a 4th round draft pick. Took him ten years to finally reach his stride with Chucky in Oakland. He only started four of those years.
The fact that we think MG8’s ego demands that he start now seems untrue to me. He’s eaten a lot already with the Bucs…sitting the bench behind Josh McClown was the ultimate insult. Backing up #3 is not.
If MG8 believes this team is ready to win he’d be stupid to leave. #3 plays ballls to the wall and risks injury evry game. MG8 could still have a prominent role.
Bottom line if he signed another three year deal he’d have all that time with offensive guru Koetter, improving his game. MG8 with six years of experience under his belt will be a good QB. His value will only grow for him personally.
Money isn’t a real issue…he will be a multimillionaire no matter what..and he saves his body for a much longer career. If I’m his agent I’d tell him to take a good contract with the Bucs.
April 25th, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Glennon is most likely staying? Im shocked. It’s not like I’ve been repeatedly saying this over and over. His value to us is far higher than to anyone else. Nobody is going to offer up a high enough trade on such little tape. Would be foolish. Lovies fault. But I’m glad he’s staying. Best QB room we’ve ever had.
April 25th, 2016 at 1:15 pm
No . The longer it goes the worse it gets for Joe and about 3 others on this site who have been trying and begging to get rid of Glennon. To the rest of us, if they keep him and he is the backup to Jameis it is fine. Licht and his staff run the team. And there is a reason they do. Not GM Joe and the rest of us posters.
April 25th, 2016 at 1:20 pm
Mike Glennon, “America’s Backup QB” 🙂
April 25th, 2016 at 1:22 pm
When is the regular season trade deadline? If Licht can’t get what he wants in a draft trade, then there is a good chance someone’s starter goes down early and then we deal 8.
April 25th, 2016 at 1:37 pm
keep him…ten convince him to be the back up…GO BUCS!!!
April 25th, 2016 at 1:42 pm
Hopefully he will stay on a backup deal?
April 25th, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Bradford comes with a very large salary, and the Jets can’t even find the money to sign Fitzpatrick.
It is a great fit except the money doesn’t work for these two teams unless the Jets get very creative. And to do that for a guy who would be going to his third team in 5 years doesn’t seem too likely.
April 25th, 2016 at 2:09 pm
Thing is I’ve always felt that IF we trade Glennon it will be during the draft and likely in round 2/3. That’s been my thought process even before the other QB trades. The Eagles weren’t even in the QB discussion weeks ago so them taking one just thins out the market of QBs left for other teams.
49ers/Browns/Broncos/Jets/Bills could all use upgrades or options and not all will likely get their QB targets in the draft. Broncos may be counting on guy to be there late round1 that gets picked early or someone jumps them from round 2 to get them . At that point do they wanna reach on some mediocre prospect or give up their late 2 for Glennon?
April 25th, 2016 at 2:25 pm
What’s wrong with after the draft or mid season once someone’s QB gets injured
April 25th, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Obviously by their recent actions 49ers, Browns, Broncos and Bills do not feel like Glennon is an upgrade to their current situation. Only hope is that Jets will deal draft day… The fact is glennon is not that good and has very little upside. No one is going to give up a 1,2 or 3 for a 5-13 backup that a select few here think has been treated unfairly and continue to make excuses for him. The one play where the glennon the coward runs out of bounds before the marker was a defining moment in mr glennon’s career. no one wants a coward to lead their offense.
April 25th, 2016 at 2:38 pm
bradford and foles both come with way more salary. in both cases you can say they are earning more than they’ve ever proven to be worth. that is one big advantage with mike glennon. i do agree that they missed out on peak value with mike glennon and it is never coming back.
@mike10 – if a team can’t start training camp with mike glennon in the building he’s not worth pursuing until free agency next offseason. a QB with little or no offseason in a new offense usually works out badly for the QB and the team
April 25th, 2016 at 2:41 pm
Patriots could use Glennon. Belichek could get the most out of him and give some competition to Garappolo for the Brady suspension period and as the heir apparent. Wouldn’t shock me if they coughed up a 2 or 3 for that.
April 25th, 2016 at 3:14 pm
LOL @tmaxcon, definitely the first time I’ve ever heard of “Glennon the coward.” Man, some people think he’s a mediocre backup-level QB but you make it personal.
I happened to watch the TB vs Pit game and thought the Giraffe did a stellar job rallying the team to victory, I think he has some ability, and if you can live with his galloping style I think he can be a capable starter for a team with a solid defense.
The concept that because teams haven’t pulled the trigger on a trade for Glennon means they don’t think he is an upgrade is a massive failure of logic. The fact that I haven’t bought a Bugati Chiron doesn’t mean that it wouldn’t be an upgrade over a my current car, it could just as well be because I’m not willing (or able) to pay the price for one yet.
April 25th, 2016 at 3:14 pm
I’d rather have Glennon as a backup. Hope Licht can extend him.
April 25th, 2016 at 3:22 pm
HUGE IF regarding Bradford’s health. I can’t imagine he’d get Philly-type money anywhere else. Glennon still a good value, I’d love to pick up an extra 4th or 5th rounder.
April 25th, 2016 at 3:48 pm
tmaxcon is a butt hurt Freemanite and has been for a couple years now.
April 25th, 2016 at 4:24 pm
Tmax and others simply cannot get past ONE play…a mistake in judgment.
To label either MG8 or Josh McCown a coward is ABSURD.
Two years ago the OL was so bad I almost wanted to wave a white flag to save MG8 or McCown’s life. You can say a lot about either of those two QB’s but one thing appeared abundantly clear to me in Lovie’s first year here.
Any QB who had the nads to even take a snap behind that porous joke of a unit in 2014 was plenty courageous. It was brutal to watch at times. As much as I disliked McCown’s play I’ve always thought he was a MAN when it came to taking a REAL BEATING!!! MG8 was not far behind.
April 25th, 2016 at 4:35 pm
Draft weekend should be fun… A lot of QBs up for grabs. I’d say after the first two rounds we’ll start to see trades for guys like Bradford, Foles, Glennon and Kap manifest. This draft is not very talent filled and many teams either need a QB now or would be wise to start grooming replacements for their current QBs (i.e. Saints/giants).
April 25th, 2016 at 4:36 pm
BucFan20
not a freeminte just not willing to make all the excuses the rest of the glennon fans make. my favorite is he was not given a fair chance. he’s just a mediocre backup qb who is totally irrelevant to bucs future and success.. I was right about lovie for 2 years and attked repeatedly for it but you know what I’ll be right about glennon too.
April 25th, 2016 at 4:40 pm
@tmax
For the record…I hope you don’t perceive me as “attacking” you. Just disagreeing.
April 25th, 2016 at 4:50 pm
Tom S. Please stop using common sense when talking to Tmax about Glennon. He doesnt take that very well.
April 25th, 2016 at 5:00 pm
couch fan
at least I am consistent with my views. I have never thought much of 8. he’s just does not matter to the bucs future. what 8 really needs to worry about is all the cutbacks radio stations are making which will put his future show with his brother in jeopardy before it has even started. Mike looks more like an insurance guy than a car salesman which is a good thing for his future earning potential. It sure won’t be earning starters money in the nfl.
April 25th, 2016 at 5:03 pm
You are consistent, I will give you that much. The rest of your statement is looking into your crystal ball.
April 25th, 2016 at 5:09 pm
@tmax. You have been on Glennon from the first day he got the ball from Freeman. So lie to someone else. All you have ever done is attack him. Just remember. When Jameis has problems don’t even think of trying to use any excuses for it. As of now HE is a loser. His record is what it is. 8 wins he will STILL be a loser!
April 25th, 2016 at 5:33 pm
Debatable if any of them are “better” than MG8.. Including Osweiler and Bradford and Foles.. Look at when MG8 started and the offensive coaches and support he had.. C’mon..
April 25th, 2016 at 5:37 pm
Wilkerson and lower pick.
April 25th, 2016 at 5:40 pm
And I do mean Glennon and a lower pick for Wilkerson.
April 25th, 2016 at 6:15 pm
If they could have got a third round pick to possibly snag an extra DE or get a WR, both who would have played a lot, but they didn’t pull the trigger, that is a crime
Instead they got a player who sits the bench.
April 25th, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Now that most think Glennon will stay as a backup for the Bucs, he will probably be traded away or let go. It will not surprise me.
April 25th, 2016 at 7:33 pm
I don’t think the needle has move much on Glennon….just probably our opinions. I think they could still use him to move from the 2nd round into the late 1st round to get a quality player.
April 25th, 2016 at 8:02 pm
Didn’t they just give him a contract???
I don’t think this hurts or helps a Glennon trade. If anything, a team intending to draft a QB later might sign him and spend the pick differently.
Sam Bradford is injury prone and unreliable. He’s NOT better than Glennon.
April 25th, 2016 at 8:05 pm
With Bradford’s contract and his constant injuries, no one will want him in a trade. This is a NOTHING story.
April 25th, 2016 at 8:08 pm
Everyone, including Joe, seems to think there isn’t a trade deal arranged already. There probably is one, dependent on how the draft plays out in the first round.
You people have zero patience, lol. Come the draft, you’ll all be like “I knew it!”, when really you all gave up before it even got here.
April 25th, 2016 at 9:28 pm
Happy for Glennon. Since he got here, the offensive playboy changed EVERY YEAR, from 2013 with Schiano, with ghost Tedford in 2014, and Koetter in 2015. Give him some continuity plz.
April 25th, 2016 at 9:33 pm
*playbook
April 26th, 2016 at 11:57 am
I’ve been saying this the whole time. IF we are to trade MG8 it won’t happen until the draft starts. No reason to trade him anytime before then. Teams will get desperate as the process continues. And if we end up keeping him. then so be it. He gives us a great back up just in case.
I still think he will be traded to Denver or SF for a late 3rd from Denver or early 4th from SF. It’s almost draft time baby!!!
April 26th, 2016 at 12:27 pm
Be thankful Glennon is still a Buccaneer, we could very well need him in 2016. It’s not a sin to be fortunate enough to have two NFL starter quality QB’s both on rookie contracts. While I don’t see the same events unfolding in Tampa, I’m pretty sure the Redskins are glad that they held on to their “backup QB”. Even still, it’s the NFL, injuries happen to players. I find it comforting to know we have Glennon, a guy who can step in and hold the fort down at the QB position for however long he needs to.
April 26th, 2016 at 2:56 pm
The most likely time for a Glennon trade is leading up to or during the draft. I’m sure Jason Licht knows what he can get for Glennon already, he’s just waiting to see how things pan out.
While Bradford and Foles clearly have better pedigrees and more experience than Glennon, it’s pretty clear that Glennon has more upside and he will be a very inexpensive option for a QB starved team for 2016.
Let’s have a look at the options out there:
Ryan Fitzpatrick – A journeyman with spotted success who wants $12+M per season.
Sam Bradford – A chandelier who never fulfilled his pre-draft potential who earns $17.5M per season.
Nick Foles – A serviceable starter who has never consistently won and earns $12.5M per season.
Colin Kaepernick – A formerly successful player who seems to have lost his mojo and earns $15M in 2016 and $20+M the next 3 seasons.
Mike Glennon – A player who has had modest success on some horrible teams with questionable offensive talent and coaching. Never quit on the team, never complains, model citizen in the community. All this for $1.6M for the 2016 season.
It’s obvious Glennon is the pick of the litter at this moment in time.