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Has Garrett Gilbert Earned a Second Interview?

With just three games remaining in the 2021 NFL season, we’ve all got to see what we have (and don’t have for that matter), in quarterback Taylor Heinicke.

Heading into this season (and even with Fitzpatrick on board), many fans wanted Taylor to at least get the opportunity to see extended playing time after last year’s Wild Card game against Tampa Bay, so they could see if he was the future.

Now, after 13 games of action this season, even the most staunch Heinicke supporters will agree that he’s not a franchise quarterback, and is best served in a back-up role going forward - at least through 2022.