Malik Willis: NFL's Next Big Quarterback or Risky Investment?

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Malik Willis, the former backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, is now a free agent. He's drawing attention as the top quarterback, likely available on the market, based on projections for his next contract. Still, he has not seen much action in the National Football League so far. Analysts are talking him up with a fair bit of confidence, but experts stress his playing sample is still quite limited. He put up a solid performance in one game against the Ravens, yet that's hardly enough to judge fully. ESPN writer Ben Solak recently highlighted the dangers of getting too excited. He compared Willis to past quarterbacks with small samples who signed big deals and then struggled. The lesson is that early promise can mislead teams into overpaying. Take Brock Osweiler, who started seven gains with the Broncos before landing a four-year, $72 million contract with the Texans. That deal turned out so poorly they traded it away to the Browns for a draft pick just

1:03to escape it. Solak also mentioned Kevin Colbe, who had seven starts with the Eagles and then got a five-year, $63 million, $500,000 packed in Arizona. He lost the starting spot right away in training camp. Quarterback futures are wide open, and while Willis should cash in, the risks are real. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Your Pillow just got smarter, it plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I-Solipillow.com.