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4 quarterback prospects who could be great backups for Patrick Mahomes

By Grant Tuttle

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Max Duggan #15 of the TCU Horned Frogs looks to pass in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Max Duggan #15 of the TCU Horned Frogs looks to pass in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Clayton Tune #3 of the Houston Cougars passes the ball during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Clayton Tune #3 of the Houston Cougars passes the ball during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

Clayton Tune, Houston

Projected Round: 6-7

Fit in Andy Reid’s offense: Medium

Analysis:

The Chiefs might not be looking for a quarterback with an enormously high ceiling, perhaps they are looking for a career backup that can execute an offense effectively. If so, they should look no further than Clayton Tune. While Tune’s stats would suggest that he stretches the field and is a spread offense-type quarterback, what he really would excel in would be a West Coast Offense, which just so happens to be Andy Reid’s style.

Tune threw for a whopping 4,074 yards and 40 touchdowns. While there are some highlight reel type plays, what we see most frequently from him are throws underneath and high-velocity throws. With that in mind, he is not the best downfield thrower. He struggles in this aspect with both arm strength and accuracy. If the Chiefs wanted someone to play like Chase Daniel or Alex Smith, Tune might be the “system quarterback” that they are looking for.

Tune would make for a great game manager and long-term insurance policy to nab in the later rounds. With a similar skillset to that of Shane Buechele, Tune makes for a cheaper version that would be under contract for four seasons if drafted at the end of this year’s draft.

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