The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL From the Vikings to the Jets, assessing the open QB situations
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Feb 19, 2026 Dan Pizzuta, football writer and NFL roster analyst, breaks down open quarterback situations across the league. He ranks team fits by coaching, scheme, weapons and cap. Topics include why Minnesota tops the list, Arizona and Las Vegas as intriguing fits, Miami’s risk-reward, and why the Jets and Browns look the weakest. He also surveys conditional QB needs for Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Atlanta.
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Vikings Offer Quarterback-Agnostic Blueprint
- The Vikings remain an elite quarterback destination because scheme, play-caller Kevin O'Connell, and elite weapons create a quarterback-agnostic environment.
- That structure can uplift many veteran or rookie QBs even if the current starter struggled.
Cardinals Offer Immediate Offensive Fit
- Arizona's roster and new offensive mind Mike LaFleur make it an attractive landing spot even if Kyler Murray stays or goes.
- The Cardinals can scheme to maximize Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Trey McBride with varied personnel sets.
Microwave The Raiders' Offensive Line
- Raiders should prioritize short-term offensive-line upgrades via free agents to turn atrocious protection into passable play.
- Use cap space to add interior linemen and let Clint Kubiak's scheme and Brock Bowers unlock the offense.