Five teams with the worst Quarterback situations going into the 2018 off-season

Some teams are going to be pretty desperate for a new quarterback or two heading into the off-season. While a few teams are set with the best of the best in Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Russell Wilson, others have a promising future with Carson Wentz, Watson, and Jared Goff.

However, there are a few that have the full package apart from the signal caller spot. This year has some big-name quarterbacks hitting the open market such as AJ McCarron, Kirk Cousins, Sam Bradford, and Case Keenum.

Adding to that some great talent in this year's draft and most of these teams will be searching for options ahead of the upcoming season.

Here are five teams who need to sort out their quarterback situation:

#5 Buffalo Bills

The Bills have two quarterbacks under contract for next season, Tyrod Taylor and Nathan Peterman. Taylor is most likely on his way out with Buffalo looking to lower the money he is making, or trade him. Nathan could develop, but he was awful when he got his opportunity this past season. Taylor's situation has been strange in Buffalo for a while. He has always played well for them, but it seems as if they never really wanted him to be their guy.

Even if Nathan was thought to be the solution prior to his terrible performances, Buffalo couldn't possibly feel comfortable with him as of today. Buffalo have two first-round picks in this year's draft. It is possible they select a quarterback in their position or even use the picks to move up and draft one of the best available. No matter what, they are in a tight situation.

#4 Cleveland Browns

Ghosts of Browns past

The Browns have been the cream of the crap in the NFL for decades now. They attempted the Brock project last season and that flopped hard. Kizer was not great in his first year, but he could develop if given the proper attention and time. He is the sole reason the Browns don't place higher on this list. The Browns can't give up on Kizer after only one season, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't beef up their quarterback room a bit.

If Cousins is chasing after the most money or a hero's treatment, Cleveland may be the spot for him. No matter who it is, they have to add some veteran leadership. They had three very young quarterbacks on the roster once Brock was cut. Kizer isn't starter-ready as of this moment and even his college head coach acknowledged that fact before the draft. The Browns need a guy who is capable of starting now and that guy isn't on the roster.

#3 Denver Broncos

Is Lynch a bust?

The Broncos are in quarterback purgatory. Trevor isn't the answer, Brock certainly isn't the answer, and Lynch does not seem to be either. Elway has struck out on quarterbacks and his history makes his choices in the draft untrustworthy. Denver needs to pray free agent quarterbacks are interested in going to Mile High. The defense is ageing, but it is still a top 10 in the league.

That might be enough to attract Case, Kirk, Bradford, or someone else. A veteran who is average at best could help to elevate this team back to the playoffs. Denver do not have much of an open window left. They are even shopping some of their talent to make some space. Elway wants this team to raise more banners and for that to happen they need a huge quarterback overhaul.

#2 New York Jets

Jets need a franchise QB

The New York media can chew these guys up and spit them out. The latest examples are guys like Smith. He was never ready for his spotlight. Right now, there is no guy on the roster capable of leading this team to the promise land. The Jets need a locker room leader who can make big plays for them.

They can definitely find a guy who fits the bill in this year's draft. No matter how they get it done the Jets need to start the search for a franchise quarterback. They certainly don't have one on their roster. Hopefully, whoever it is doesn't get booed by his own fans immediately.

#1 Arizona Cardinals

Palmer retires... Now what?

Do the Cardinals even have a mediocre quarterback on the roster? Carson Palmer is officially retired and that leaves Arizona in a bad place. There was no one on the roster who could step up as a true number one quarterback. Last year, Arizona made a huge mistake not drafting a quarterback. They need to draft one this year.

They do not have the best spot in the draft either. That will make it even more difficult to find a replacement for Palmer. No team in the NFL has as little talent on the roster at the position or options in the off-season. Which is why they are in the worst quarterback situation in the NFL.