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[Jville]

Alex McGough was stuck behind a couple legit quarterbacks. He went to the USFL to get game day playing time. As far as I know, John Schneider is still interested. Although the Seahawks already have a #1 & #2 quarterback.

 

[Rat]

I was surprised he didn't stick in the NFL. Yeah, 7th round QBs rarely do, but I thought he showed legit potential in that preseason he was here.

 

[Torc]

The NFL gives up too early on plenty of QBs, including our own Geno Smith. Most teams would rather go with an untested early pick than give a veteran who has been labelled a career backup a shot.

Some notable NFL QBs who have played in other leagues:
USFL:
Jim Kelly
Steve Young
Doug Flutie


NFL Europe:
Kurt Warner
Brad Johnson
Jon Kitna
Jake Delhomme


Canadian Football:
Warren Moon
Doug Flutie
Joe Thiesmann
Jeff Garcia

A couple of XFL QBs got wins in the NFL last year (Taylor Heinicke and PJ Walker) but I don't think anyone expects them to become quality starters. Who knows though?

The NFL could really use a developmental league (other than college football). I don't think the USFL is trying to position itself that way but you know players will go where the money is if they get a chance.