Going into free agency, one of the well-known facts around the league is that there was going to be a game of musical chairs at the quarterback position. And, as is the case with musical chairs, somebody gets left without a seat when the music stops.
There was always a good chance that Jameis Winston was going to be the guy without a seat. Same goes for Cam Newton, but for different reasons.
In the case of Winston, his 88 interceptions and 50 fumbles in 72 career games -- an average more than two per game -- make him a tough sell.
In the case of Newton, it is foot and shoulder injuries that limited him to two games in 2019. It's a big reason why he hasn't gotten much attention following his release. In the current climate, teams can't bring a player in for a physical as of yet.
Both have talent. They were selected first in their respective drafts for a reason. And both have plenty of starting experience. But both also have seen the teams that spent the No. 1-overall pick on them give up on that investment.
That brings us to the Steelers. A lot of national talking heads -- and one local radio personality -- have put one and one together and gotten four when it comes to the Steelers' quarterback situation, despite the fact there are a number of teams that don't have a starter on their roster, the Patriots and Chargers among them.
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